New Vacancies at UNICEF April 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.
Positions:
Job no: 592620
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Dar-es-Salaam
Level: Consultancy
Location: United Republic of Tanzania
Categories: Nutrition
Contract Duration : 12 months
Working arrangement: 50% Office Based 50% Remote + Travel
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Food Science and Technology, Food Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in food technology, nutritious food product development, or related fields.
- Experience in fortified foods, and food product development, preferably using locally available ingredients.
- Demonstrated experience working with local food producers, SMEs, cooperatives, and private sector actors in Tanzania.
- Knowledge of IYCN, complementary feeding, and basic food formulation.
- Understanding of local food systems, processing methods, and food safety standards and policies.
- Ability to provide practical technical support and training to producers and stakeholders.
- Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a multisectoral environment.
- Fluency in English and Swahili is required.
- Willingness to travel within Tanzania as needed.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal (upload the
Financial proposal TMC0001923.docx to be completed)
Job no: 592586
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Dar-es-Salaam
Level: Consultancy
Location: United Republic of Tanzania
Categories: Health
Contract Duration – 2,8 months
Working arrangement: Remote + travel
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in:
- Healthcare (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or other Biomedical Sciences),
- Public Health, health economics,
- Social Science,
- Global Health, international development,
- Related field.
Work Experience:
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in public health programming in low- or middle-income countries.
- Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge and practical experience with Global Fund policies, procedures, and grant lifecycle, specifically including experience developing successful funding requests for Grant Cycle 6 (GC6), GC7, and a thorough understanding of GC8 requirements.
Skills:
- Strong technical knowledge of at least two of the following areas: HIV, TB, malaria, and/or Health Systems Strengthening (RSSH)
Language Requirements:
- Excellent facilitation, communication (English and Kiswahili), and writing skills
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal ( TMC0001820 – Financial proposal template.docx)
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
Advertised: E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: E. Africa Standard Time
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