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

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

UNICEF Ireland is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Executive Office and Office Manager.

This position plays a crucial role in supporting senior leadership by managing schedules, handling correspondence, and overseeing a range of administrative responsibilities.

As Office Manager, the role is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office, coordinating administrative functions, and liaising with multiple departments.

Together, these responsibilities are essential to the efficient functioning of UNICEF Ireland and contribute significantly to the organisation’s overall effectiveness.

Applications close: Thursday, 12th of June
To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to shannen@unicef.ie

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 corporate@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.