Our small team are highly capable and committed to making this world a fairer place for children. UNICEF is strengthened by the diversity of professional backgrounds, nationalities and experiences which the staff bring in service of our mission.

If you’d like to join our team and be a part of something special, please see the opportunities below. UNICEF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Current Vacancies

Join the COLOUR Project Team!

We are recruiting for two key roles to join the COLOUR Project, a four-year, cross-border initiative led by UNICEF Ireland in partnership with UNICEF UK, Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership and Ulster University, and supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).  The COLOUR Project will bring primary schools from both sides of the border together to explore children’s rights through creative learning and collaborative research, fostering understanding and positive relationships between communities.

We are currently recruiting for a:

Project Coordinator – to lead and support the COLOUR Project, ensuring smooth delivery of activities, effective partner and funder coordination, and the promotion of child rights, cross-border collaboration, and creative learning.

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract for 4 years (aligned with the COLOUR Project’s funding from PEACEPLUS through 2029)
Deadline: 5pm Wednesday 27th August 2025
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to aibhlin@unicef.ie

To learn more about the role click here

Child Rights Education Officer – to work directly with school clusters along the border, supporting educators and students to engage with child rights education and promoting collaboration and positive relationships across communities.

Contract: part-time (3 days a week), fixed-term contract for 4 years (aligned with the COLOUR Project’s funding from PEACEPLUS through 2029)
Deadline: 5pm Wednesday 27th August 2025
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to aibhlin@unicef.ie

To learn more about the role click here

Both roles offer the chance to make a real impact on children’s rights and cross-border/community relationships.

Business Development Manager

We’re looking for a New Business dynamo to join our powerhouse Corporate Partnerships team, who is passionate about finding new opportunities to develop strategic partnerships with Ireland’s private sector. You’ll identify corporate prospects to expand our partner pipeline, and work closely with them to develop high value, long-term sustainable partnerships that are win-win.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, the successful candidate will be someone who is results-driven, creative, proactive, with strong emotional intelligence and relationship management skills.

Hours: 37.5 per week | Contract: Permanent
Applications: accepted on a rolling basis
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to corporate@unicef.ie

To learn more about the role click here.

Fundraising Assistant

The Fundraising Assistant will play a key role in supporting UNICEF Ireland’s Donor Care and Finance teams to ensure that every supporter has a positive and meaningful experience. The role will provide day-to-day assistance across a wide range of administrative and financial processes, with a particular focus on processing donations, maintaining accurate records, and delivering timely thank-you communications to donors.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and motivated by making a difference. The Fundraising Assistant will contribute to the smooth running of donor operations, helping to strengthen relationships with supporters and maximise income for UNICEF’s work with children worldwide.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for a committed individual to develop practical experience in fundraising and supporter care within an international organisation, while directly contributing to UNICEF’s mission to protect and promote the rights of every child.

Hours: 37.5 per week | Contract: Permanent
Applications: 5pm Friday 12th September 2025
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to justin@unicef.ie

To learn more about the role click here.

Work Experience

We also welcome applications from Transition Year students seeking work experience opportunities.

Volunteers

To volunteer with UNICEF internationally, please apply through the United Nations Volunteers programme.

UNICEF is an equal opportunities employer. UNICEF Ireland seeks talented individuals from all backgrounds to lead the movement for children’s rights.

UNICEF Ireland is committed to adhering to the highest standards of child protection and child safeguarding. UNICEF reserves the right not to employ staff or engage volunteers or other representatives who are deemed to pose or potentially pose a risk to the protection of children, to the full extent permitted by law. Additionally, all candidates must sign UNICEF Ireland’s Child Protection Policy & Procedures before commencing employment, engaging as a volunteer, intern, consultant or representative of UNICEF Ireland.