UNICEF

Contract Duration – 12 months Working arrangement: Home Based UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE The purpose of this assignment is to provide dedicated technical and operational support to the Mother and Child Cash Transfer Plus (MCCT+) Programme, strengthening programme performance monitoring, learning, and evidence-based decision-making. The consultant will support effective tracking of programme performance across all components of the implementation cycle, enabling the timely identification of bottlenecks, risks, and corrective actions. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0001798 External ToR.pdf Minimum requirements: Education: - Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or related field Work Experience: - 7–10 years of experience in programme management, Knowledge management and M&E, or data analysis in humanitarian/development contexts, with multi-sectoral exposure - Experience designing and implementing social protection programmes with a strong equity lens (gender, disability, vulnerability) - Experience in cash transfer programmes/social protection, including understanding of systems strengthening and service linkages - Experience working in UN and/or donor environments, managing multiple priorities in complex settings Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: - Strong knowledge management skills, including development of learning products and management of documentation systems - Proven expertise in data analysis and visualization (e.g., Excel, Power BI, MIS) and use of programme monitoring tools - Ability to apply an equity lens (gender, disability, vulnerability) and translate data into actionable insights - Strong communication and analytical skills Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset Desirables: - Experience working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts - Familiarity with integrated “cash plus” programming approaches - Experience supporting multi-sectoral programme design and implementation For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal TMC0001798 Financial Proposal.docx Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Consultancy Title: ROSTER/POOL: HIV/AIDS Technical Experts Section/Division/Duty Station: Health Section, Global Programme Division Duration: 01 May 2026 to 28 February 2029 Home/ Office Based: Remote About UNICEF – If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. UNICEF has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries. BACKGROUND Purpose of Activity/ Assignment: UNICEF’s mission is to uphold the rights of every child, with equity as the cornerstone of its programmes, advocacy, and operations. The Global Programme Division (GPD) provides strategic leadership, policy direction, and technical expertise, linking global standards with country-level implementation. To strengthen this support, UNICEF has established Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Nairobi, Panama, Amman, and Bangkok, which deliver high-quality, demand-driven assistance in policy reform, programme design, public finance, workforce development, institutional strengthening, and humanitarian response, while contributing to global standards. UNICEF’s HIV/AIDS programme is guided by the Global AIDS Strategy 2021–2026, UNICEF’s HIV Programme Vision, and the global commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. UNICEF’s work focuses on ending AIDS in children, adolescents, and pregnant and breastfeeding women, with a particular emphasis on high-burden settings across sub-Saharan Africa and other regions. Key programme priorities include elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hep B, scaling up paediatric and adolescent treatment, combination of prevention for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), and addressing the social and structural drivers of HIV vulnerability through gender-responsive and equity-focused approaches. UNICEF works in close collaboration with governments, UNAIDS, WHO, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, PEPFAR, and other strategic partners to mobilize resources, strengthen health systems, and support country-level implementation aligned with national HIV strategies. The purpose of this advertisement is to establish a pre-qualified roster of HIV/AIDS technical experts who can provide specialized technical support to UNICEF Country Offices, Regional Offices, and Headquarters. Experts selected for this roster will be engaged on an as-needed basis over 2026–2029 to deliver time-bound, deliverable-based technical assistance across a range of HIV thematic areas in response to country and programme needs. Scope of Work: The HIV/AIDS Technical Expert/Consultant will deliver specialized technical assistance across the following thematic areas: 1. Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hep B - Support analysis of the PMTCT cascade and identify gaps in coverage, quality, and retention across antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care services. - Provide technical support for Triple Elimination of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B validation processes, including data triangulation, programme review, and preparation of country submissions. - Provide technical support in integrating HIV services into broader PHC platform, including community health care, and other sectoral areas 2. Paediatric and Adolescent treatment and care - Advise on paediatric HIV treatment optimization, including early infant diagnosis (EID), treatment initiation, and retention in care - Support design and scale up for community-based models and family/ index case testing, including for children of key populations - Support implementation of adolescent HIV treatment and care models, including differentiated service delivery approaches and integration of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) within HIV services 3. Adolescent SRHR and HIV prevention including adolescent key populations - Provide technical assistance to strengthen prevention and service delivery platforms for adolescents and young people, with a focus on programme design, implementation, and scale-up of evidence-based interventions - Support design and implementation of combination prevention programmes and adolescent responsive HIV and SRHR services - Provide technical input into national prevention packages and service delivery models for adolescent girls and young women and adolescent key populations - Strengthen integration of HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, in broader adolescent health initiatives in primary health care, community, schools and in emergency settings - Support development of operational guidance, service delivery approaches, and partnerships to improve access, uptake, and continuity of care - Provide technical support to strengthen community engagement, youth participation, and adolescent-friendly service delivery platforms - Support design and implementation of social and behaviour change interventions, including youth-led initiatives and multiplatform dissemination strategies to strengthen demand for and uptake of HIV and SRHR services 4. HIV Data Analysis, Evidence Generation and Knowledge Management - Analyse HIV epidemiological and programme data including PMTCT tracker data, MICS, DHS, and PHIA surveys to generate actionable insights and programme recommendations - Develop peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and knowledge products on HIV/AIDS programming and research findings - Support capacity-building of national counterparts on HIV data systems, analysis, and use of evidence for decision-making - Provide technical support in nurturing innovative solutions in HIV programming for children, adolescents and women, including using AI, predictive analytics, QGIS, and other 5. Resource Mobilization, Partnership and Advocacy - Develop investment cases, donor proposals, and funding strategies to mobilize resources for HIV programmes, including engagement with PEPFAR, the Global Fund, and bilateral donors and sustainability roadmaps - Support development and review of funding proposals, concept notes, and technical modules for major financing mechanisms, including the Global Fund and other partners - Contribute to resource mobilization strategies and donor reporting for HIV programmes at country and regional level - Provide technical support throughout funding cycles, including needs assessment, prioritization, costing, technical writing, partner coordination, and response to technical review feedback - Support financial planning and sustainability strategies, including integration of HIV and SRHR into national health financing and programme frameworks 6. Gender, Social and Structural Determinants of HIV - Support integration of social protection and other supportive interventions within HIV and adolescent health programmes where relevant to country priorities - Integrate gender analysis and gender-transformative approaches into HIV programming, addressing structural barriers including gender-based violence, stigma, and discrimination. - Support analysis and programme guidance on structural drivers of HIV, including poverty, inequality, and harmful gender norms. - Provide technical input into interventions addressing stigma, discrimination, and gender-based violence - Strengthen coordination mechanisms and referral systems across health, education, protection, and community platforms to support continuity of care, service integration and address barriers to service access and retention 7. Writing & editing (technical and advocacy) - Ability to write clear, engaging content that is strategic - Ability to analysis and synthesize technical material and develop documents for specific audiences - Edit range of documents to develop assets Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables: Travel - TBD/TBC Qualifications Education: - Masters’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Social Sciences, International Development, Health Policy, or a related discipline. A first-level degree with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. - Additional qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced university degree. Work experience and Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required: - Substantive technical expertise in one or more HIV thematic areas (PMTCT, paediatric/adolescent HIV, prevention, data analysis, resource mobilization, or social protection/gender), evidenced by prior work and/or publications - Mid-level consultant: 8–12 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS programming in LMIC settings - Senior consultant: 12+ years’ experience in HIV/AIDS programming in LMIC settings - Experience in all or some of the following: - Cost analysis within the health sector - Economic evaluation within the health sector - Public Financial Management within the health sector - Interfacing with national ministries of health and other multi-stakeholders and multi-cultural settings - Resource tracking (budgets and expenditure) - Development and implementation of research in health economics and health care financing - Advocacy and resource mobilization - Good understanding of health systems - Strong analytical skills and experience synthesizing information from multiple sources. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment Requirements: Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and - Upload copy of academic credentials - Financial proposal that will include/ reflect : - - the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference. - travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR. - Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable. - Indicate your availability - Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF. - At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage. - Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant. U.S. Visa information: With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. View our competency framework at: Here UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks: Individuals engaged under a consultancy will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Consultancy Title: ROSTER/POOL: HIV/AIDS Technical Experts Section/Division/Duty Station: Health Section, Global Programme Division Duration: 01 May 2026 to 28 February 2029 Home/ Office Based: Remote About UNICEF – If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. UNICEF has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries. BACKGROUND Purpose of Activity/ Assignment: UNICEF’s mission is to uphold the rights of every child, with equity as the cornerstone of its programmes, advocacy, and operations. The Global Programme Division (GPD) provides strategic leadership, policy direction, and technical expertise, linking global standards with country-level implementation. To strengthen this support, UNICEF has established Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Nairobi, Panama, Amman, and Bangkok, which deliver high-quality, demand-driven assistance in policy reform, programme design, public finance, workforce development, institutional strengthening, and humanitarian response, while contributing to global standards. UNICEF’s HIV/AIDS programme is guided by the Global AIDS Strategy 2021–2026, UNICEF’s HIV Programme Vision, and the global commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. UNICEF’s work focuses on ending AIDS in children, adolescents, and pregnant and breastfeeding women, with a particular emphasis on high-burden settings across sub-Saharan Africa and other regions. Key programme priorities include elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hep B, scaling up paediatric and adolescent treatment, combination of prevention for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), and addressing the social and structural drivers of HIV vulnerability through gender-responsive and equity-focused approaches. UNICEF works in close collaboration with governments, UNAIDS, WHO, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, PEPFAR, and other strategic partners to mobilize resources, strengthen health systems, and support country-level implementation aligned with national HIV strategies. The purpose of this advertisement is to establish a pre-qualified roster of HIV/AIDS technical experts who can provide specialized technical support to UNICEF Country Offices, Regional Offices, and Headquarters. Experts selected for this roster will be engaged on an as-needed basis over 2026–2029 to deliver time-bound, deliverable-based technical assistance across a range of HIV thematic areas in response to country and programme needs. Scope of Work: The HIV/AIDS Technical Expert/Consultant will deliver specialized technical assistance across the following thematic areas: 1. Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hep B - Support analysis of the PMTCT cascade and identify gaps in coverage, quality, and retention across antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care services. - Provide technical support for Triple Elimination of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B validation processes, including data triangulation, programme review, and preparation of country submissions. - Provide technical support in integrating HIV services into broader PHC platform, including community health care, and other sectoral areas 2. Paediatric and Adolescent treatment and care - Advise on paediatric HIV treatment optimization, including early infant diagnosis (EID), treatment initiation, and retention in care - Support design and scale up for community-based models and family/ index case testing, including for children of key populations - Support implementation of adolescent HIV treatment and care models, including differentiated service delivery approaches and integration of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) within HIV services 3. Adolescent SRHR and HIV prevention including adolescent key populations - Provide technical assistance to strengthen prevention and service delivery platforms for adolescents and young people, with a focus on programme design, implementation, and scale-up of evidence-based interventions - Support design and implementation of combination prevention programmes and adolescent responsive HIV and SRHR services - Provide technical input into national prevention packages and service delivery models for adolescent girls and young women and adolescent key populations - Strengthen integration of HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, in broader adolescent health initiatives in primary health care, community, schools and in emergency settings - Support development of operational guidance, service delivery approaches, and partnerships to improve access, uptake, and continuity of care - Provide technical support to strengthen community engagement, youth participation, and adolescent-friendly service delivery platforms - Support design and implementation of social and behaviour change interventions, including youth-led initiatives and multiplatform dissemination strategies to strengthen demand for and uptake of HIV and SRHR services 4. HIV Data Analysis, Evidence Generation and Knowledge Management - Analyse HIV epidemiological and programme data including PMTCT tracker data, MICS, DHS, and PHIA surveys to generate actionable insights and programme recommendations - Develop peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and knowledge products on HIV/AIDS programming and research findings - Support capacity-building of national counterparts on HIV data systems, analysis, and use of evidence for decision-making - Provide technical support in nurturing innovative solutions in HIV programming for children, adolescents and women, including using AI, predictive analytics, QGIS, and other 5. Resource Mobilization, Partnership and Advocacy - Develop investment cases, donor proposals, and funding strategies to mobilize resources for HIV programmes, including engagement with PEPFAR, the Global Fund, and bilateral donors and sustainability roadmaps - Support development and review of funding proposals, concept notes, and technical modules for major financing mechanisms, including the Global Fund and other partners - Contribute to resource mobilization strategies and donor reporting for HIV programmes at country and regional level - Provide technical support throughout funding cycles, including needs assessment, prioritization, costing, technical writing, partner coordination, and response to technical review feedback - Support financial planning and sustainability strategies, including integration of HIV and SRHR into national health financing and programme frameworks 6. Gender, Social and Structural Determinants of HIV - Support integration of social protection and other supportive interventions within HIV and adolescent health programmes where relevant to country priorities - Integrate gender analysis and gender-transformative approaches into HIV programming, addressing structural barriers including gender-based violence, stigma, and discrimination. - Support analysis and programme guidance on structural drivers of HIV, including poverty, inequality, and harmful gender norms. - Provide technical input into interventions addressing stigma, discrimination, and gender-based violence - Strengthen coordination mechanisms and referral systems across health, education, protection, and community platforms to support continuity of care, service integration and address barriers to service access and retention 7. Writing & editing (technical and advocacy) - Ability to write clear, engaging content that is strategic - Ability to analysis and synthesize technical material and develop documents for specific audiences - Edit range of documents to develop assets Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables: Travel - TBD/TBC Qualifications Education: - Masters’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Social Sciences, International Development, Health Policy, or a related discipline. A first-level degree with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. - Additional qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced university degree. Work experience and Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required: - Substantive technical expertise in one or more HIV thematic areas (PMTCT, paediatric/adolescent HIV, prevention, data analysis, resource mobilization, or social protection/gender), evidenced by prior work and/or publications - Mid-level consultant: 8–12 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS programming in LMIC settings - Senior consultant: 12+ years’ experience in HIV/AIDS programming in LMIC settings - Experience in all or some of the following: - Cost analysis within the health sector - Economic evaluation within the health sector - Public Financial Management within the health sector - Interfacing with national ministries of health and other multi-stakeholders and multi-cultural settings - Resource tracking (budgets and expenditure) - Development and implementation of research in health economics and health care financing - Advocacy and resource mobilization - Good understanding of health systems - Strong analytical skills and experience synthesizing information from multiple sources. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment Requirements: Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and - Upload copy of academic credentials - Financial proposal that will include/ reflect : - - the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference. - travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR. - Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable. - Indicate your availability - Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF. - At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage. - Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant. U.S. Visa information: With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. View our competency framework at: Here UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks: Individuals engaged under a consultancy will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Contract Duration- 7 Months Working arrangement: Remotely UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE Objective of the UNICEF’s current Country Programme Document for Serbia (2026-2030), consistent with government priorities and the UNICEF Strategic Plan, is to contribute to national efforts to progressively fulfil the rights of all children in Serbia, especially the most disadvantaged and excluded, and enable them to develop to their full potential in an inclusive and protective society respectful of their voices. The country programme is focused on: (a) Best start in life for all children; (b) Better learning and skilling opportunities for all Children, adolescents and youth; and (c) Non-violent and supportive environment for the safety and psychological wellbeing of all children, adolescents and youth. UNICEF thus continues to support the Government of Serbia and civil society partners with prevention and protection of children from violence. The purpose of the consultancy is to support UNICEF Serbia in advancing violence against children prevention and response systems are in place, with focus on child marriage and SEA prevention. As continuation of yearlong efforts to tackle child marriage in Serbia UNICEF is leading action to end harmful traditional child marriage practices in Serbia by 2030, focusing efforts on the Roma settlement communities. Current UNICEF efforts build on a comprehensive action to address the child marriage practice in Serbia and model interventions at the local and national level that led to transforming harmful practice within the affected communities. Ongoing activities focus on supporting advocacy, awareness raising and leveraging the national advocacy efforts through the functioning of the National Coalition to End Child Marriage, and promoting Roma girls' leadership. The consultant engaged under this ToR will be supporting work of National Coalition and partners engaged. Creating safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces for young people is a key national priority in Serbia, aligned with the National Youth Strategy 2023–2030 and the forthcoming Programme for the Prevention and Protection of Children from Violence. Despite existing public youth spaces, many young people report that such environments remain insufficient or inaccessible. In response, UNICEF and the Ministry of Tourism and Youth (MTY), in partnership with the Network of Organizations for Children of Serbia (MODS), are supporting the establishment of youth centers as multi-functional hubs that promote learning, creativity, recreational engagement, and psychosocial well-being. A crucial component of this initiative is the development and institutionalization of safeguarding measures, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards, to ensure that all youth-centered activities are safe and accountable. In parallel, building on the Disrupting Harm research, UNICEF is advancing efforts to strengthen child protection mechanisms in the digital environment through follow-up operationalization of recommendations, advocacy, dissemination and stakeholder engagement, as well as by providing technical inputs to project development, partnerships and reporting, including engagement with the private sector. The consultant engaged will support the implementation, monitoring, and consolidation of these processes within the broader framework of Serbia’s youth policy and child protection systems. Scope of Work: Under the overall supervision of the Child Protection Specialist and the VAC/MHPSS cross-sectoral officer, this consultancy will entail: 1. Supporting effective implementation of UNICEF activities related to prevention of Child Marriage and non-violent discipline. 2. Supporting effective implementation of UNICEF SEA prevention activities. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Terms of Reference TMC0001949.pdf Minimum requirements: Education: - University degree in social work, psychology, sociology, pedagogy or other related fields Work Experience: - At least 10 years of work experience related to violence against children (VAC) prevention, out of which at least 5 in child marriage and PSEA. - At least 5 years’ experience in coordinating implementation of VAC projects which include cooperation with relevant government, national and local level stakeholders. - Advanced analytical and writing skills as evidenced through reports and publications, to be submitted with the application. - Previous experience with UNICEF VAC program is an asset. Language Requirements: - Proficiency in English and fluency in Serbian. For every Child, you demonstrate CARE... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal (PLEASE USE THIS GIVEN TEMPLATE) Financial proposal TMC0001949.docx - Advanced analytical and writing skills as evidenced through reports and publications, to be submitted with the application. Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Contract Duration- 3 months Working arrangement: Home Based UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Italy in strengthening the delivery and quality of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for migrant and refugee children and adolescents, in particular through the technical support and capacity development for staff and implementing partners. Within this framework, the consultancy will contribute to strengthening system-level coordination, improving knowledge exchange and supporting the development of practical tools and approaches to enhance MHPSS service provision across national and territorial levels. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0001661 n.pdf Minimum requirements: Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, education or related topics Work Experience: - At least 7 years of professional experience working in areas related to MHPSS and the support of vulnerable children, including migrant and refugee children - Proven experience in the development and roll-out of trainings Language Requirements: - Fluency in Italian and English is required. Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: - Proven knowledge of Italian migration and child protection systems Desirables: - Experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies, particularly in the areas of child protection and/or migration, or identity systems. - Familiarity with child protection standards, including the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS) Applicants are requested to submit at least one (maximum two) writing samples demonstrating relevant experience in the development and roll-out of trainings. Samples should meet the following criteria: - - Be authored or co-authored by the applicant or clearly indicate the applicant’s contribution - Be relevant to the assignment, such as: - MHPSS - child protection - migration and/or asylum Applications without samples will not be considered For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal Financial proposal TMC0001661 n.docx Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Working arrangement: Remote/home based UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. Purpose of Assignment: The MHLT Policy, Accountability and Governance Consultant, supervised by the MHPSS Evidence and Systems Strengthening specialist in the Mental Health Unit, COE Global Health, will support the set-up of the child and adolescent mental health mechanism, funded by the Wellcome Trust, and provide ongoing support on global policy, governance and other tasks. Scope of Work: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) is an institutional priority for the UN, and for UNICEF. The UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022-2025 identifies MHPSS as a strategic priority across global areas, building upon existing programming through child protection, education and health. UNICEF’s Global multisectoral operational framework provides UNICEF staff and partners with a common approach and terminology across thematic areas, sectors, and settings on MHPSS. This consultancy will support global mental health advocacy deliverables including designing, implementing and refining an accountability mechanism (jointly led with WHO) which will launch in 2026.   This consultancy role is essential to ensure implementation of critical deliverables, including launch and ongoing maintenance of the web platform, country mapping and design of country policy workshops, day-to-day coordination with WHO, development of annual report, content and case studies, as well as project management and grant reporting duties. This consultancy is fully remote. Mission travel to select countries may be requested, as relevant to support meetings and summits/capacity development/training. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0001851 TOR.pdf Minimum requirements: (Qualifications/Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills) - Education: Bachelors in the fields of: Public health/global mental health, international development, social sciences, policy, or related field with strong experience in applying legislative, policy, and advocacy work and public mental health systems, services, and financing, in mental health. (Please also refer to the work experience requirements. Experience) - Work Experience A minimum of 7 years’ professional experience (5 years if with Master's degree) in related MHPSS or development field, demonstrating experience in programming, legislation, policy, financing and advocacy at national and international levels. Experience in LMICs is an asset. - Master’s degree in related field with strong experience in applying legislative, policy, and advocacy work and public mental health systems, services, and financing, in mental health/ OR bachelor’s degree + additional 2 years' work experience. - Knowledge of global frameworks and policies including MHPSS Operational Framework is essential. - Knowledge and experience managing web platforms, including Drupal, is an asset. - Proven stakeholder engagement and donor relations experience. - Excellent interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills. - Leadership, versatility, judgement, maturity, ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of a team and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. - Language Requirements: English Fluency other UN Languages Desirable For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal TMC0001851 Financial proposal.docx Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Contract Duration: 7 months Working arrangement: Remote + travel UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE The consultant will take the lead at the regional office in coordinating and delivering the 2026 advocacy and communication plan to support the eradication of polio and increase in routine immunization coverage across the region with focus on high priority countries. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues across UNICEF at country, regional and global level, as well foster relationships with external partners in the region to drive changes in policy and practice, and secure political and financial commitments for children. Working closely with Global and Regional Advocacy Managers and the Gates Foundation Grant Focal Point, the consultant will: - Lead the strategic oversight and coordination - Act as the ESARO focal point - Provide technical guidance to Country Offices - Develop and support strategic advocacy inputs - Provide timely advocacy and communications support - Lead the planning and coordination of key advocacy moments - Manage donor engagement and contribute to global coordination mechanisms - Oversee budget monitoring and utilization - Support broader regional advocacy and communications priorities, If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC 0001802.pdf Minimum requirements: - Education: - Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Public Health, International Relations, Public Policy , International Development, Human Rights, Global Health, Communications, Journalism or similar. - Work Experience: - At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/campaigning and communication is required. - Experience in developing and creating advocacy materials, key messages, event briefings and concept notes, talking points, donor reports, and advocacy briefings is essential. - Proven experience in deploying a range of advocacy and communication tactics with partners and including multiple teams. - Skills: - Strong written communications expertise including experience in developing and creating advocacy and communication materials, such as press releases, key messages, event briefings and concept notes, talking points and advocacy briefings is essential. - Strong communicator with emphasis on being able to present complex policy ideas in succinct and engaging ways in advocacy and communication materials is essential. - Knowledge of children’s rights, public policy, international development and humanitarian issues. - Good working knowledge and experience across Microsoft SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel is required. - Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Spoken French is an asset - Desirables: - Experience in advocacy at the international and regional level is an asset. - Technical expertise in health, immunization, polio eradication and/or familiarity with emergency contexts is considered an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal Financial proposal template TMC0001802.docx Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Contract Duration- 3 months Working arrangement: Home based UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE Development of a tracking system, implementation of workshops, peer to peer trainings and support social media campaign to reach project targets If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0001721.pdf Minimum requirements: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, or a relevant field. - Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing adolescent and youth participation projects, including implementing capacity‑building trainings and developing adolescent‑ and youth‑friendly resources. - Language Requirements: Turkish and English - Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: Proven experience working with children, adolescents, and young people, with strong expertise in adolescent and youth participation. - Desirables: Demonstrated ability to develop youth‑friendly, creative, innovative, and interactive materials, including videos and social media content. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal Financial proposal TMC0001721 TL.docx Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Contract Duration – 5 months Working arrangement: Home Based UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. TERMS OF REFERENCE The consultancy is requested in the context of the European Commission's Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project, "Education Desegregation of Roma Children in Slovakia," that aims to support the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth of Slovakia to tackle the persistent segregation of Roma children in the education system. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0001811 External ToR.pdf Requirements: Education: - Master’s in education, data and statistics Work Experience: - Minimum 10 years in data analysis, preferably within the education or social sector. - Demonstrated experience working with large administrative datasets (HMIS, EMIS, or similar). - Experience with international organizations (UN, EU, World Bank) - Experience with national education data systems is highly desirable Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: - Ability to translate complex statistical concepts into policy recommendations. - Knowledge of statistical software packages and excel skills are mandatory - Expertise in constructing composite indicators and proxy measures - Proven experience of data analysis Desirables: - Experience in EU context For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal TMC0001811 Financial proposal.docx Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Title: Global Governance & Strategic Planning Consultant, GenU (YPA), GPD, NY, USA (Remote) # 592500 Location: United States - Headquarters Job Description: Contract Duration: 13 months Working arrangement: Remote / Home-based UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. Purpose of Assignment: Under the direct supervision of the Partnership Manager, the consultant will support Generation Unlimited (GenU) in advancing strategic planning and strengthening global governance to advance employability, employment and entrepreneurship for young people. Scope of work: - Strengthen and further professionalize GenU’s global governance to help scale market-relevant skilling and livelihood opportunities for young people (See TOR for details): - Drive Strategic Planning and Alignment (Support operationalization of the GenU Strategy 2026–2029; Lead Annual Work Planning and Mid-Year and End-Year Reviews; Support Strategic Communications) - If you would like to know more about this consultancy's detailed scope of work and expected deliverables, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR Glob Gov Strat Planning Consultant.pdf Minimum requirements: (Qualifications/Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills) - Education: Master’s Degree in international development, social sciences or related fields. - Work Experience: - A minimum of seven years of experience in strategic planning, coordination, and partnership and event management - Excellent written communication skills - Organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and ability to meet tight deadlines - A solid understanding of programming and partnerships in UNICEF is an added advantage - Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds - Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required; knowledge of another UN language (e.g. Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian) is an asset. - - For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - Cover letter - A separate financial proposal: Financial Proposal Glob Gov Strat Plan Cons.docx - A detailed technical proposal - Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.