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UNICEF staff member helping a child read during a school visit.
UNICEF South Africa/2022

We are passionate about our cause and committed to our mission: to promote the equal rights of children, and to support their full participation in the political, social and economic development of their communities. That's our vision. And it's the world we'd like to build with you.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

If you are a committed and creative professional and are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to the lives of children in South Africa, the world's leading children's rights organisation would like to hear from you.

For information about careers and short-term employment at UNICEF around the world, visit the global employment site.

Important

Please note that UNICEF does not accept unsolicited CVs for employment.

Click on the links below to find the available positions for experienced professionals with UNICEF South Africa

Opportunities

Vacancies

No vacancies at this time.


Consultancies

National Consultant: Strengthening Nutrition Education through the Nutrition School Ambassadors (NUSA) Initiative, Pretoria, South Africa (Remote) 
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Manager from the Health and Nutrition Section, the consultant will provide technical support to DBE in enhancing learners’ knowledge, skills, and advocacy capacity through participatory, curriculum-linked nutrition education, enabling them to critically engage with their own dietary behavior and that of their peers. Furthermore, the consultant will develop toolkits for the NUSA initiative to empower learners to advocate for healthier school food environments by engaging with School Governing Bodies, School Management Teams, and food vendors to promote and enforce policies that ensure the availability and affordability of nutritious options in and around schools. For every child, the right to NUTRITION.
Location: South Africa
Deadline: 9 November 2025


Internships

No internships at this time.
 



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