Social Policy Specialist – Social Protection Systems, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Global Programme Division, Economic & Social Policy COE, Nairobi, #00133873
UNICEF is seeking a Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection Systems) based in Nairobi to support the expansion of inclusive, child-sensitive and shock-resilient social protection systems. The role contributes to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan by strengthening national systems through technical assistance, capacity development, policy advice, and knowledge management. Working within the Global Programme Division, the Specialist will support Country and Regional Offices and their partners, with a particular focus on Sub‑Saharan Africa, to improve programme design, implementation, and monitoring. The position also engages with regional and global partners to advance policy reform, evidence generation, and partnerships that enhance equitable access to social protection for children and families.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 6 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
Re-advertisement: Education Specialist (Learning and Skills Assessment), P-4, Fixed Term Position, HQ Outposted, Nairobi, Kenya, #00133267 (Open for all UNICEF personnel)
The Education Specialist (Learning and Skills Assessment) will provide technical assistance to UNICEF Country and Regional Offices and to national governments to develop, implement, and use assessments and tracer studies that inform sector policy, planning, and financing, while improving learning and skills outcomes and employability.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 3 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
Education Specialist-Gender Equity (UNGEI), (P-4), Fixed Term, #00133295, Global Programme Division, Kenya – Nairobi COE
UNICEF is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Education Specialist (Gender Equity) to advance gender equality in and through education globally. Based within the Global Programme Division and working closely with the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI), this role plays a critical part in shaping global policy, strengthening education systems, and delivering impactful programmes that support girls and marginalized learners.The position leads strategic initiatives, provides high-level technical assistance, and engages with governments, partners, and global stakeholders to promote gender-transformative approaches in education. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic professional with strong expertise in gender and education to contribute to global solutions, influence policy agendas, and drive sustainable change in line with UNICEF’s mission and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 6 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
Senior Adviser WASH (Global Acceleration Programme and Global Initiatives- GAP), P-5, FT, #00133982, Global Programme Division, WASH, Nairobi, Kenya – COE
Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division and play a pivotal role in shaping the global WASH agenda. Based in Nairobi, you will lead the development of a Global Acceleration Programme for WASH and drive strategic partnerships with public and private sector actors to deliver results for children at scale. In this senior leadership role, you will influence global policy, strengthen partnerships, and support country-level implementation across diverse contexts. Working closely with global, regional, and country teams, you will help position UNICEF as a leader in advancing sustainable and scalable WASH solutions.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 10 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
International Consultant on WASH Conflict and Peace Analysis, Global Practice WASH, CoE Nairobi, Kenya, 12 months (Remote) #593962
The purpose of this consultancy is to support ASWA III Country Office (Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, Niger) to develop and implement a WASH focused conflict and peace analysis (CPA) including gender equality, disability, and social inclusion considerations, and to use its findings to effectively integrate conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into WASH programming.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 2 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
Investigation Officer (P-2), FT, #00121870, Office of Internal Audit & Investigation, Nairobi, Kenya
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in law, criminal investigation, or a related fieldExperience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in legal activities or investigations into fraud, abuse of authority, mismanagement, harassment, retaliatory actions, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassmentLanguage: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is an advantage. Knowledge of another UN language is considered as an asset.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 2 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
Nutrition Specialist – Maternal Nutrition, P-3, Fixed Term Position, Global Programme Division, Nutrition and Child Development, COE Nairobi – Kenya #00133690
Join UNICEF’s Global Programme Division to contribute to advancing maternal nutrition globally. This role supports the implementation of UNICEF’s Maternal Nutrition Acceleration Plan, focusing on improving nutrition outcomes for women before, during and after pregnancy. The position provides technical assistance to countries on strengthening policies and programmes, scaling up essential nutrition services—particularly through antenatal care platforms—and supporting evidence-based interventions such as multiple micronutrient supplementation. Working closely with global, regional and country partners, the incumbent will contribute to programme implementation, partnerships, grant management and knowledge generation to deliver sustainable, high-impact results for women and children.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 30 Jun 2026 11:55 PM
Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for Individual Consultant for Social and Behavioral Change in Emergencies (SBCiE) and Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) for Public Health Emergencies , SBC, GPD, Remote based, Req # 593879
This Long-Term Agreement for Services (LTAS) will provide UNICEF with a pool of individual consultants who can support SBC in Emergency initiatives, across the different levels of the organization and across continents. The agreement will enable teams to request training, workshops, data and feedback generation and analysis, tailored strategies and guidance. It also creates a mechanism to maintain shared learning through communities of practice, case studies, knowledge products, and routine communication channels.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 1 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for Individual Consultant as Behavioural Scientists, Social and Behaviour Change, Global Programme Division, Remote, Req # 593846
The objective is to establish Long-Term Agreements for Services with qualified individual consultants to provide on-demand behavioural science support to UNICEF Country Offices, Regional Offices, and Centres of Excellence across the full programme cycle through Research, Design, and Evaluation in both Core and Computational modes, as well as Advisory services covering translation, capacity-building, and decision-maker support required for most assignments.
Location: Kenya
Deadline: 13 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
