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Humanitarian Policy Specialist (Children and Armed Conflict), P-3, Fixed Term Position, #00103042, Office of Emergency Programme, New York, the USA

UNICEF

Published

16 Sept 2026

Deadline

23 Sept 2026

UNICEF’s Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join its Humanitarian Policy Section (HPS), Protection Team, as Humanitarian Policy Specialist – Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), based in New York. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s global work to protect children affected by armed conflict, helping to shape policy and advocacy and advance UNICEF’s engagement on the CAAC agenda. The role requires strong technical and strategic expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across UNICEF and the wider UN system. If you are passionate about advancing the protection of children in armed conflict and ready to contribute to this critical area of UNICEF’s humanitarian work, we encourage you to apply.