UNICEF continues to expand its remote and flexible workforce, offering professionals around the world the chance to contribute to life-changing work for children—without relocating. From education and health to gender equality, emergency preparedness, WASH, and data-driven research, a wide range of remote consultancy opportunities are currently open across UNICEF headquarters, regional offices, and country programmes.
These roles are ideal for experienced professionals, researchers, technical experts, and consultants who want to apply their skills to global impact while working remotely or in hybrid arrangements.
Why Work Remotely with UNICEF?
Remote consultancies at UNICEF allow professionals to:
- Contribute directly to programmes that improve the lives of children and adolescents
- Work with global teams across headquarters, regional, and country offices
- Apply specialized expertise in strategy, research, digital solutions, policy, and operations
- Enjoy flexible, home-based arrangements while engaging in high-impact international work
Many of these opportunities support UNICEF’s upcoming Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Featured Remote and Home-Based Opportunities
- Education, Planning, and Research : UNICEF is recruiting several consultants to strengthen education systems, planning, and evidence generation worldwide.
- Gender Equality, Child Protection, and GBV Programming : UNICEF offers several remote consultancies focused on protecting children and women from violence and strengthening gender-responsive programming
- Health, Mental Health, and Resilience : UNICEF is also recruiting consultants to strengthen health systems and emergency preparedness.
- WASH, Climate, and Environmental Sustainability : Environmental resilience and access to safe water remain central to UNICEF’s mission.
- Supply Chain, Risk Management, and Operations : UNICEF also offers remote and hybrid consultancies in operational and governance functions.
- Climate Finance, Gender Reviews, and Proposal Development
To explore current opportunities, visit the official website at https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/search/?search-keyword=remote
Who Should Apply?
These roles are suited for professionals with:
- Advanced degrees and specialized technical expertise
- Experience working with international organizations, governments, or NGOs
- Strong analytical, research, coordination, or digital skills
- A commitment to children’s rights and equity
Many positions are home-based or remote with limited travel, making them accessible to candidates worldwide.
Application process
Working remotely with UNICEF offers more than professional growth—it’s a chance to shape policies, systems, and programmes that directly improve children’s lives around the world. Whether your expertise lies in education, health, gender equality, research, digital innovation, or operations, UNICEF’s current consultancy opportunities provide meaningful ways to contribute—no matter where you’re based.
If you’re ready to combine flexibility with purpose, now is the time to explore UNICEF’s remote opportunities and apply.