Our small team are highly capable and committed to working every day to make 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 pursue a career at UNICEF Ireland, please see the opportunities below. UNICEF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Current vacancies
Accounts Payable Assistant
The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for managing the financial transactions related to UNICEF Ireland’s expenses. This includes processing invoices, ensuring timely payments, maintaining vendor relationships, supporting financial reporting/compliance and acting as a direct support to the Director of Finance and the finance department.
Hours: 09-00am to 17:30pm | Contract: Maternity Cover – 1 Year- Fixed Term.
Location: Hybrid Working.
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Application closing date: 22nd of October 2025.
To learn more about the role click here.
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 [email protected]
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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
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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.