UNICEF has announced multiple entry-level and early-career job vacancies across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. These opportunities span programme support, administration, communications, consultancy, and operations, offering professionals the chance to contribute directly to improving the lives of children worldwide.
The roles are based in Benin, Djibouti, Turkmenistan, Equatorial Guinea, Zambia, Niger, Timor-Leste, Mozambique, Syria, Samoa, Fiji, and Sudan, with application deadlines running from 11 to 31 January 2026.
🌍 Vacancy Overview
- Organisation: UNICEF
- Job Level: Entry level & early career (GS3–GS6, Consultants)
- Contract Types: Temporary Appointment, Fixed Term, Consultancy
- Locations: Multiple countries
- Application Deadlines: 11–31 January 2026
📌 Available UNICEF Entry-Level Vacancies
UNICEF is currently recruiting for the following roles:
🧩 Programme & Operations Support
- Assistant(e) au Programme, GS5 (Temporary – 2 months) – Cotonou, Benin
Deadline: 14 January 2026 - Assistant(e) de Programme, GS5 (364 days) – Djibouti
Deadline: 15 January 2026 - Programme Assistant, GS5 (Fixed Term) – Lusaka, Zambia
Deadline: 11 January 2026
🗂️ Administration & Executive Support
- Executive Assistant, GS5 (Fixed Term) – Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Deadline: 11 January 2026 - Administrative Associate, GS6 (Fixed Term) – Agadez, Niger
Deadline: 15 January 2026 - Administrative Associate – Travel, GS6 (Fixed Term) – Port Sudan, Sudan
Deadline: 11 January 2026
📱 Communications & Digital Media
- Digital Communication Assistant, GS5 (Fixed Term) – Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
Deadline: 15 January 2026
🚗 Logistics & Operations
- Senior Driver, GS3 (Fixed Term – 1 year) – Maputo, Mozambique
Deadline: 14 January 2026
🌐 Consultancy Opportunities
- International Immunization Consultant – Timor-Leste
Deadline: 14 January 2026 - International Consultant – Social Service Curriculum Development – Syrian Arab Republic
Deadline: 17 January 2026 - Technical Advisor – Education Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (18 months) – Samoa (Pacific)
Deadline: 31 January 2026
👤 Who Should Apply
These UNICEF roles are ideal for:
- Early-career professionals seeking UN system experience
- Candidates with backgrounds in administration, programme support, communications, education, health, or social services
- Nationals of duty stations (for GS and national posts)
- Professionals passionate about child rights, development, and humanitarian action
🌱 Why Work With UNICEF?
- Be part of the world’s leading organisation for children’s rights
- Gain international development and humanitarian experience
- Work in diverse, multicultural environments
- Build a strong foundation for a long-term UN or NGO career
📝 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through UNICEF’s official careers portal before the respective deadlines.