The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is looking for passionate professionals to join its team and help improve the lives of children and communities worldwide. With operations in dozens of countries across all regions, UNICEF offers opportunities in Emergency Response, Health, Education, Child Protection, Nutrition, WASH, Social Policy, Communications, Operations, and many more fields.
Whether you are an experienced professional, a recent graduate, or a UN Volunteer, there are roles for every stage of your career.
How to Find Current UNICEF Jobs
You can search and apply for open vacancies directly on UNICEF’s official careers portal — it lists roles by job type (e.g., Consultant, Fixed‑term, Temporary, Internship) and by location. The site also lets you create job alerts so you’re notified when relevant opportunities are posted.
Visit: https://jobs.unicef.org/careers/ (Search for jobs, set filters by country/field/contract type, and apply online.)
Locations
UNICEF has current openings in countries across the globe, including:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji/Pacific Island Countries, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Serbia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United Republic of Tanzania, United States, Uzbekistan, Zambia
Fields and Areas of Work
UNICEF hires across multiple fields to support its mission, including:
• Emergency, • Communication, • Fund Raising, • Partnerships, • Senior Leadership Vacancies, • Administration, • Financial Management, • Human Resources, • Information Communication Technology, • Legal Affairs, • Operations, • Supply Management, • Adolescent Development, • Child Protection, • Disability, • Early Childhood Development, • Education, • Gender Development, • Health, • Health and Nutrition, • HIV/AIDS, • Innovation, • Knowledge Management, • Nutrition, • Programme Management, • Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, • Social and Behavior Change, • Social Policy, • UN Volunteer, • WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).
How to Apply
- Visit the official UNICEF careers page: https://jobs.unicef.org
- Browse opportunities by country, field, or contract type.
- Follow the online application instructions and submit your CV and cover letter.
Working at UNICEF means contributing to meaningful programs, growing your career, and being part of a global team committed to making a difference.
