UNICEF Research Officer Job 2026

Overview

The UNICEF Research Officer position provides an opportunity for experienced professionals to support child protection, human rights monitoring, and humanitarian programming in the State of Palestine. The role is based in East Jerusalem and centers on the UN Children and Armed Conflict agenda and the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism, which addresses grave violations against children.

The successful candidate will provide technical, operational, and administrative support throughout the programme cycle, handling tasks such as collecting and verifying information, data management, research, reporting, and coordination with internal teams and external partners. The appointment is a fixed-term position at the NO-2 level.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a university degree in international development, psychology, sociology, international law, human rights, international affairs, or another relevant social science discipline, while an advanced university degree is considered an advantage. Candidates are required to have at least five years of relevant professional experience in areas such as child protection, human rights, information and data management, humanitarian or development programmes, and monitoring and verification. Experience in armed conflict or complex emergencies is advantageous, along with background knowledge working with a UN agency or humanitarian organization. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate fluency in both English and Arabic, while knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is treated as an asset.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official UNICEF recruitment portal by searching for job number 596153. Applicants should prepare an updated CV highlighting their education, professional experience, research, data analysis, and humanitarian work, with a particular emphasis on child protection, human rights monitoring, and programme reporting. The application must be completed and submitted online prior to the closing date. UNICEF does not charge any application or recruitment processing fees, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent stages of selection.

Key dates

The application deadline is October 14, 2026.