Social Protection Jobs at the United Nations

UNICEFSantiago, CLCloses 27 Jul

UNICEF Chile is establishing a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for specialized consultants to support the Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda. Selected experts will provide technical assistance in fiscal policy, budget analysis, and social protection to ensure effective and equitable resource allocation for children and adolescents.

UNDPIstanbul, TRCloses 18 Jul

The Regional Project Manager leads a multi-country project assessing the socio-economic vulnerabilities of Roma populations in the Western Balkans and Turkiye. Based in the Istanbul Regional Hub, the role oversees quantitative and qualitative surveys, manages donor reporting to the EU, and facilitates regional knowledge management and data literacy.

OHCHRMexico City, MXCloses 18 Jul

The consultant will support the incorporation of international human rights standards into the implementation of the Mexico City Care System Law. This role involves providing technical assistance to public institutions to ensure that regulations and services promote autonomy and community inclusion for persons with disabilities.

UNICEFBrussels, BECloses 26 Jul

UNICEF seeks a consultant to develop advocacy briefs and strategic engagement plans focused on tackling child labour through responsible business conduct. The role involves bridging the gap between human rights due diligence frameworks and systems-strengthening measures to address the root causes of child rights violations in global supply chains.

UNICEFFlorence, ITCloses 24 Jul

This consultancy supports the UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence (Innocenti) by providing high-quality research and statistical analysis on child rights and well-being. The consultant will produce technical documents, working papers, and expert advice to guide UNICEF's evidence-based decision-making processes.

UNICEFCaracas, VECloses 18 Jul

This position provides technical leadership and operational support for UNICEF humanitarian cash assistance in Venezuela following recent earthquake impacts. The specialist ensures that cash programming is delivered in line with international standards, humanitarian principles, and inter-agency commitments to support affected households.

IOMLima, PECloses 18 Jul

This consultancy involves conducting a final evaluation of a KOICA-funded project focused on the socioeconomic integration of Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Peru. The consultant will assess project achievements against objectives, identify lessons learned, and provide recommendations to enhance future interventions in migration and social cohesion.

ILOBangkok, THCloses 23 Jul

This role supports the management and implementation of the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on youth employment and skills development. The officer assists in coordinating technical activities, managing stakeholder relations, and ensuring the delivery of programme objectives across thematic areas like Just Transition and Social Dialogue.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 16 Jul

This position is located within the Records Management and Quality Control Unit of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund. The officer supports the administration of pension benefits through project evaluation, policy development, and the modernization of document ingestion workflows.

UN WomenHome BasedCloses 22 Jul

This home-based consultancy supports the Build Back Equal project in the Eastern Caribbean by drafting legislative provisions to address unpaid care and domestic work. The consultant will work to integrate gender-responsive measures into the legal frameworks of Grenada and St. Lucia to promote women's economic empowerment.

UNICEFFlorence, ITCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy supports the Office of Strategy and Evidence in managing data related to early childhood development and child protection topics such as birth registration and violence. The consultant will produce data-driven publications, design methodological tools, and provide technical assistance to countries to improve the use of statistical information.

UNICEFFlorence, ITCloses 22 Jul

UNICEF Innocenti seeks expert consultants for a Long-Term Agreement to support strategic priorities in child and youth participation. The role involves designing and conducting qualitative research studies that ensure children's voices shape evidence and solutions across various global contexts.

UNICEFBrasilia, BRCloses 22 Jul

This consultancy supports the strengthening of emergency preparedness and response capacities within Brazil's Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS). The consultant will develop technical guidelines for contingency plans to help municipalities and states respond to climate-related shocks and socio-environmental emergencies.

UNDPAden, YECloses 22 Jul

This senior role manages a portfolio of three World Bank funded projects in Yemen focused on food security, social protection, and water management. The Advisor provides strategic technical oversight and coordination to ensure high-quality delivery of results in a complex humanitarian and recovery context.

FAOHanoi, VNCloses 21 Jul

This specialist supports the formulation and implementation of Global Environment Facility projects in Viet Nam, focusing on gender mainstreaming and social safeguards. The role involves conducting gender analyses, developing risk management plans, and ensuring project alignment with international environmental and social standards.

FAOMogadishu, SOCloses 21 Jul

This position supports the implementation of social protection, financial inclusion, and gender activities within FAO Somalia's programme portfolio. The role involves providing operational support for cash transfers, coordinating with government stakeholders, and contributing to data collection for resilience and climate change research.

UN WomenLima, PECloses 16 Jul

This national consultancy supports the implementation of a pilot local care system in the districts of Villa el Salvador and Comas. The consultant provides technical and operational support to strengthen local capacities and promote the economic autonomy of women through integrated care policies.

UNICEFPeshawar, PKCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy provides technical support to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strengthen and operationalize a resilient child protection system. The consultant will focus on consolidating tools, standard operating procedures, and capacity building to improve case management and referral mechanisms across priority districts.

UNICEFNew York, USCloses 18 Jul

This consultancy supports the Global Disability Team in developing and launching flagship initiatives to accelerate disability inclusion at scale. The consultant provides technical assistance to country offices, particularly in West and Central Africa, to integrate disability rights into large-scale programmes and public policy.

UNICEFBujumbura, BICloses 26 Jul

This international consultancy supports the development of a national strategy to professionalize and strengthen the social service workforce in Burundi. The consultant will address structural challenges such as inadequate training, lack of professional standards, and inefficient human resources policies to improve child protection outcomes.

UNICEFNew York, USCloses 20 Jul

This consultancy supports Generation Unlimited in developing a flagship livelihoods model and operational frameworks for the Creative Academy. The role focuses on creating structured pathways for young people to transition from creative and digital skilling into sustainable earning opportunities, including employment and entrepreneurship.

UNHCRJuba, SSCloses 19 Jul

This role supports UNHCR efforts to advance refugee self-reliance and economic inclusion in South Sudan, with a focus on climate-resilient livelihoods. The officer facilitates partnerships with development actors and the private sector to strengthen the enabling environment for refugees and displaced persons to access financial services and employment.

UNICEFAmman, JOCloses 19 Jul

This consultant supports the scale-up and implementation of Primero and CPIMS+ across the Latin America and Caribbean region. The role involves providing technical assistance to Country Offices and government partners to strengthen child protection case management systems and digital data management.

UNICEFManagua, NICloses 21 Jul

UNICEF Nicaragua is establishing a roster of qualified professionals to provide technical support in child protection across development and humanitarian contexts. Selected experts will be contacted for short or long-term assignments to strengthen systems, prevent violence, and promote children's rights.

IOMSkopje, MKCloses 19 Jul

IOM seeks up to three local consultants to develop a practical handbook on Standard Operating Procedures for assisting unaccompanied minor children and vulnerable foreign nationals. The experts will translate complex legal and procedural standards into a user-friendly manual for stakeholders in social protection, law enforcement, and the judiciary.

WFPAnkara, TRCloses 19 Jul

The consultant will design and operationalize Social Behaviour Change (SBC) strategies to improve nutritional outcomes for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Turkish families. The role involves conducting behavioural analysis and developing culturally appropriate models that can be institutionalized through government-led social safety nets.

UNICEFMalabo, GQCloses 16 Jul

The Deputy Representative supports the Country Office Representative in the overall management and coordination of programme sections, including social policy and social protection. The role focuses on the formulation and delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF Strategic Plans while leading partnerships with public and private sectors.

UNICEFSuva, FJCloses 23 Jul

This consultancy supports the UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office in strengthening disaster risk financing systems across Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The role focuses on improving government capacity to mobilize and deliver financial resources to protect children and essential social services during disaster shocks.

UN WomenHome BasedCloses 2 Jun

UN Women is establishing a roster of qualified facilitators to deliver the HeForShe Barbershop participatory program. Selected experts will facilitate sessions with men and boys to explore equitable masculinities and social norms change, adapting the curriculum to local socio-cultural contexts.