— Contribute Your Expertise Where It Matters Most
UNICEF continues to stand at the forefront of global efforts to protect and promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of every child, everywhere. As part of this mission, UNICEF relies on dedicated professionals who are willing to contribute their skills, time, and passion through international volunteer placements. These assignments offer a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact while working alongside communities, government partners, and humanitarian organizations.
If you are a motivated professional looking for a purposeful role that transforms lives and strengthens essential systems for children, UNICEF is currently inviting applications for two critical volunteer positions. These assignments are ideal for individuals who seek hands-on experience in the field, wish to support humanitarian programming, and are ready to contribute to lasting change in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions.
Construction Specialist – Vanuatu
As a Construction Specialist volunteer in Vanuatu, you will directly support the development and rehabilitation of infrastructure that is vital to child well-being—such as schools, water and sanitation facilities, health posts, and community buildings. Vanuatu, a Pacific Island country highly prone to natural disasters including cyclones, volcanic activity, and earthquakes, requires resilient infrastructure to ensure that essential services remain accessible to every child.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you may be responsible for:
- Overseeing planning, implementation, and monitoring of construction projects funded or supported by UNICEF.
- Assessing damaged or inadequate infrastructure and developing costed and actionable rehabilitation plans.
- Ensuring that construction designs adhere to global safety standards, climate-resilient principles, and UNICEF’s quality guidelines.
- Coordinating with government ministries, local engineers, contractors, and community stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, feasibility studies, drawings, and specifications.
- Supporting capacity-building for local partners to strengthen long-term resilience.
Required Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must have:
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in construction engineering, infrastructure planning, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work in remote, multicultural, and disaster-prone environments.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively across different teams and community groups.
Application Details
🔗 Apply here:
📅 Deadline: 20 November 2025
This assignment is a powerful opportunity to apply your technical expertise to projects that directly enhance the daily lives of children—helping ensure they have safe learning spaces, secure shelters, and resilient community facilities.
Program Officer – Executive Support – Afghanistan
Afghanistan remains one of the most complex operational contexts in the world, and UNICEF plays a critical role in ensuring continued access to health, nutrition, education, water, and protection services for millions of children. The Program Officer – Executive Support volunteer will work closely with senior leadership teams to ensure smooth coordination, communication, and analysis across multiple program areas.
Key Responsibilities
As a Programme Officer, your contributions may include:
- Supporting strategic planning, reporting, and policy analysis for UNICEF’s leadership.
- Coordinating between program teams to ensure smooth information flow, documentation, and decision-making.
- Drafting presentations, briefing materials, reports, and talking points for high-level meetings.
- Liaising with partners, donors, and external stakeholders on program priorities and updates.
- Assisting in monitoring and tracking the implementation of key initiatives and commitments.
- Supporting communication and public affairs activities that highlight UNICEF’s work and impact.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- At least 3 years of professional experience in external relations, public affairs, international development cooperation, or related areas.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding humanitarian environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in English, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and compelling documentation.
Why Volunteer with the United Nations?
Volunteering with the UN—especially through UNICEF—is more than just a professional opportunity. It is a profound commitment to global solidarity. UN Volunteers (UNVs) support some of the world’s most critical programs, often in challenging environments, where their expertise can make an immediate and visible difference.
Benefits of Serving as a UN Volunteer
International UN Volunteers receive a comprehensive support package that includes:
- Monthly Living Allowance (MLA): Ensures volunteers can sustain themselves comfortably during the assignment.
- Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance: Essential coverage while working in challenging settings.
- Travel allowances: Support for pre-deployment, in-country missions, and repatriation.
- Settling-in grant: Helps volunteers adjust to their new workstation.
- Learning and development opportunities: Access to courses, training, and professional certifications that build long-term career growth.
- Networking opportunities: Collaborate with United Nations staff, government agencies, NGOs, and community partners.
Beyond the material benefits, volunteering with UNICEF provides a rare chance to contribute meaningfully to global development goals, strengthen humanitarian systems, and directly improve the lives of children.
Who Should Apply?
These opportunities are ideal for:
- Experienced professionals looking to apply their skills in high-impact humanitarian contexts.
- Individuals passionate about children’s rights, community resilience, and sustainable development.
- Professionals seeking international experience and exposure to field-based operations.
- Those who are adaptable, collaborative, culturally sensitive, and committed to service.
If you have the expertise and the drive to contribute to real change, UNICEF’s volunteer assignments offer a pathway to meaningful action on the ground.
Be Part of Something Bigger
By volunteering with UNICEF, you don’t just take on a job—you step into a mission. A mission focused on giving every child a fair chance. A mission grounded in compassion, equity, and resilience. A mission powered by people like you, who believe that skills should serve humanity.
If you are ready to make a difference, these opportunities offer a powerful platform to turn your expertise into impact.