New Vacancies at UNICEF Tanzania October 2026, UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
1: National Consultant – Writer and Editor, UNICEF@80 Coffee Table Book, Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop the editorial framework and structure for the publication, including the overall storyline, chapter architecture, narrative approach and flow, aligned with Progress for Children and Choose a Future for Children.
• Conduct the research and consultations required to build the publication, reviewing Section inputs, historical records, data and archival materials, and interviewing relevant UNICEF colleagues, Government counterparts, partners and other identified contributors to verify and strengthen the evidence base.
• Write and edit the coffee table book narrative, translating the research into compelling, accessible legacy stories that trace Tanzania’s progress for children over time and connect historical achievements with human experiences and the unfinished agenda.
• Develop timelines of progress for children, photo captions, pull quotes, and other editorial elements required.
• Collaborate closely with programme specialists and technical experts to verify data, ensure accurate attribution and integrate consolidated feedback across sections.
• Ensure all content reflects UNICEF’s storytelling principles, including accuracy, dignity, agency and a focus on children, families and communities as active participants in change.
• Copy-edit and proofread the full manuscript to ensure clarity, consistency, readability and alignment with UNICEF editorial standards and brand guidance.
• Work closely with the designer and campaign team to ensure appropriate text hierarchy, narrative pacing, and integration of visual and editorial content for the final publication.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
Terms of Reference template Writer and editor.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education: Masters in Journalism, communications, international development, social sciences, public policy or another relevant field. An advanced degree is an asset.
Work Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in writing, editing, journalism, research, publishing or strategic communications, including demonstrated experience producing long-form publications, institutional narratives, annual reports, books, feature writing or similar high-quality editorial products.
Skills:
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technical evidence into clear, compelling and accessible narratives.
• Strong understanding of Tanzania’s development context and ability to write accurately about social development, public policy and children’s rights.
• Proven research and synthesis skills across technical sources, datasets, reports and interviews.
• Ability to distinguish and articulate the respective contributions of Government, UNICEF and partners, avoiding unsupported attribution.
• Strong fact-checking, copy-editing and proofreading skills, with meticulous attention to dates, data, names, sources and consistency.
• Ability to collaborate with technical specialists, communications colleagues and designers, manage feedback from multiple stakeholders
and deliver to tight deadlines.
Language Requirements: Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Kiswahili and ability to conduct interviews in Kiswahili.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
2: National Consultancy to support the finalization and dissemination of the Nutrition Investment Case, Tanzania.
Scope of work
• Support the finalization and dissemination of Tanzania’s Nutrition Investment Case on Overweight and Obesity and Nutrition Investment on Undernutrition, including incorporating stakeholder feedback into the report and adjusting the previously developed policy briefs and presentation. The work will ensure that all materials consistently reflect the finalized findings and communicate clear messages to inform policy decisions and investment priorities.
Key activities
• Review and incorporate stakeholder feedback and agreed revisions into the final report.
• Adjust existing policy briefs and presentations to align with the finalized analysis, findings and recommendations.
• Support dissemination of the findings through stakeholder presentations and technical discussions.
• Respond to technical questions and document key recommendations and follow-up actions arising from dissemination.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Minimum requirements:
Education Advanced university degree (Masters) in health, nutrition, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field. A completed or current enrolment in a PhD programme in a relevant field is an asset
- Work Experience: At least 3 Years of Experience in developing creative, high quality communication and advocacy materials across print and digital formats, preferably for UN agencies, NGOs, or international organizations
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
At least five years of relevant experience in nutrition or public health research, economic analysis or evidence-based policy development, including work on overweight, obesity or noncommunicable disease prevention.
Involvement in the development and validation process of the Nutrition Investment Case for Overweight and Obesity Prevention in Tanzania.
Demonstrated ability to review and interpret nutrition investment cases and economic modelling findings, incorporate technical feedback, and translate evidence into clear policy briefs and presentations.
Proven experience presenting technical findings to government and development partners and facilitating policy discussions.
Familiarity with Tanzania’s nutrition and food policy context is desirable
Desirables:
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
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