For experienced professionals seeking to apply their expertise to a humanitarian mission, UNICEF offers a wide array of global consultancy opportunities. These roles are essential to the organization’s mission of protecting the rights of every child and are offered across various sectors, including education, health, child protection, data analysis, and climate policy. Consultancies are typically short-term assignments, but some can extend for months or even be part of long-term agreements
Current Global Consultancy Opportunities
UNICEF has numerous global consultancy opportunities available across various sectors. These roles are typically short-term and project-based, and many offer remote or home-based work arrangements. some of the currently available opportunities include:
- British Council vacancies & recruitment ( August 2025) : Open Jobs/Online application
- UNICEF Global Consultancy Opportunities, August 2025
- Fully Remote Roles & Open to Applicants Worldwide: UNICEF Innocenti , Roster of Consultants 2025
Health and Nutrition:
- International Consultant to lead the development of the National Nutrition Strategy and Plan of Action for Lao PDR (Deadline: August 14, 2025)
- International Immunization Consultant in Georgia (Deadline: August 4, 2025)
- Consultant for Immunization Cold Chain (home-based) in Panama (Deadline: August 10, 2025)
- National Consultant for vaccine management in the Kankan region of Guinea (Deadline: August 9, 2025)
- Biomedical Engineer (International) in Antananarivo, Madagascar (Deadline: August 15, 2025)
Child Protection and Social Policy:
- International Consultant on capacity building for teachers on inclusive education in Uzbekistan (Deadline: August 6, 2025)
- International Child Protection Consultant to analyze legal frameworks for refugee and migrant children in Belarus (Deadline: August 7, 2025)
- National Legal Consultant on Child Rights in Armenia (Deadline: August 7, 2025)
- Consultancy to support UNICEF’s Human Rights Framework for Action implementation (United States, Deadline: August 10, 2025)
- Consultancy for strengthening child protection response in humanitarian situations in Honduras (Deadline: August 17, 2025)
- International Consultant for alternative care reform in Sri Lanka (home-based in Colombo)
Data and Innovation:
- Data Analysis Consultant for Migration and Displacement in New York (remote/home-based) (Deadline: August 13, 2025)
- Innovative Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant in the Office of Innovation (remote/full-time) (Deadline: August 10, 2025)
- Humanitarian Performance Monitoring and Geospatial Data Analyst Consultant (remote) in Brazil (Deadline: August 6, 2025)
- National Consultant for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) in Cuba and Burkina Faso (Deadlines: August 4 and August 5, 2025)
Communications and Fundraising:
- Consultant for Supporter Engagement Strategy Fundraising Specialist (CRM Success) (home-based/remote) in Switzerland (Deadline: August 12, 2025)
- Consultant on Strategic Communication and Community Engagement for the Violence Against Children program (home-based in Jordan)
- Creative Video Designer for the Office of Innovation (part-time/remote)
For full list of UNICEF Global Consultancy Opportunities, visit the official career website at jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/
The Application Process
Applying for a UNICEF consultancy position is a straightforward process handled through the official UNICEF Careers portal. To ensure a fair and transparent process, the organization does not accept speculative applications; all candidates must apply for a specific vacancy.
Here are the general steps to follow:
- Search for Vacancies: The primary resource is the UNICEF Careers website. You can filter job postings by “Contract type” and select “Consultant” to see all available opportunities. The platform also allows you to search by location, keywords, and functional area.
- Create a Profile: You will need to create an online recruitment profile, which serves as your main application hub. This profile is where you will upload your application materials.
- Submit Your Application: Each job posting has a specific deadline, so it is crucial to submit your application on time. The application often requires a comprehensive CV and a cover letter tailored to the specific role, highlighting your expertise and why you are the ideal candidate. The application process will also ask for details about your professional experience and education.
It is important to note that UNICEF does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. All official communication and application submission will be conducted through their secure online portal.