UNICEF is actively seeking skilled and dedicated National and International Consultants for a variety of roles . These short-term assignments are crucial to advancing UNICEF’s mission for children globally, spanning numerous countries and diverse technical fields. This is an excellent chance for experienced professionals to contribute their expertise to high-impact projects
Who Should Apply?
UNICEF’s consultancy roles are ideal for seasoned professionals who possess advanced degrees and significant work experience—typically 5 to 10+ years—in their technical field.
- International Consultants are usually recruited for highly specialized expertise or to work across multiple countries/regions, often supporting headquarter or regional offices, or country programs with specific, globally sourced skills.
- National Consultants bring essential local knowledge, language skills, and familiarity with national governmental and operational contexts, which is invaluable for successful on-the-ground implementation and policy dialogue. Many vacancies are open to both, seeking the best possible expertise regardless of nationality.
Current opportunities
As of October 2025, several such opportunities are available, reflecting UNICEF’s diverse programmatic needs and its commitment to leveraging specialized expertise to achieve its mission. These consultancies span a wide range of sectors, including education, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), climate resilience, and program monitoring and evaluation. The roles are designed to support UNICEF’s country offices and headquarters in implementing strategic initiatives, developing policy frameworks, and enhancing operational effectiveness
UNICEF consultancy opportunities are typically advertised on their official careers portal
How to Apply to UNICEF Consultancies
All candidates must submit their applications through the official UNICEF careers portal. To find the most current and comprehensive list of opportunities:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the UNICEF Careers website.
- Filter by Contract Type: Select “Consultant” under the contract type filter.
- Use Keywords: Search using relevant keywords like your field of expertise (e.g., “MICS,” “Health,” “Data”) or the target month/year (“October 2025”) to narrow down vacancies.
- Review the TOR: Carefully read the Terms of Reference (TOR) for each position to understand the required qualifications, deliverables, and specific deadlines.
- Submit a Financial Proposal: For consultancy roles, you must often submit a financial proposal along with your standard application materials (CV, cover letter). This document outlines the proposed professional fees and any required estimated costs.
- Interested individuals are encouraged to regularly check the UNICEF career portal and set up job alerts for relevant categories.
