Come work with our small team, highly capable and committed team and work 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
Fundraising Acquisition Specialist
We are seeking a driven and innovative fundraiser to join our team as a Fundraising Acquisition Specialist. This role is responsible for implementing and executing high-quality donor acquisition campaigns across non-digital channels, including DRTV, radio, press, direct mail, face to face and telemarketing. If you love driving change, exploring new ideas, working in a fast-paced environment, and feeling part of a team, then this could be the role for you.
Title: Fundraising Acquisition Specialist
Team: Individual Giving
Reporting to: Acquisition Fundraising & Innovation Manager
Location: Hybrid – mostly from home
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable – depending on experience
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Application closing date: Sunday 10 May
To learn more about the role click here.
CRO specialist
UNICEF Ireland is seeking a mid-level CRO Specialist to help scale digital fundraising performance through a structured test-and-learn programme.
This role will report to the Senior Digital Manager and is focused on optimisation and performance insight — owning and running A/B and multivariate tests on-site, using data to identify conversion opportunities, and leading a prioritised experimentation roadmap.
You will take a data-driven approach to interpreting campaign and journey KPIs and work closely with paid media and content colleagues to improve conversion, efficiency and fundraising outcomes.
Title: CRO Specialist
Team: Individual Giving – Digital
Reporting to: Senior Digital Manager
Line Reports: 1
Location: Hybrid – mostly from home
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable – depending on experience
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Application closing date: Sunday 26 April
To learn more about the role click here.
Senior Advocacy and Policy Consultant – Global Health, Nutrition and ODA
UNICEF Ireland is seeking a senior consultant to support an enhanced programme of advocacy and political engagement focused on maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition (MNCH+N) within Ireland’s global health and Official Development Assistance (ODA) agenda.
This consultancy comes at a significant moment, as Ireland progresses towards its 0.7% ODA commitment and prepares to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026. Working closely with UNICEF Ireland, UNICEF Brussels, and global colleagues, the successful candidate will help strengthen political support for child survival, nutrition, and global health within Irish and European policy discussions.
We are looking for an experienced advocacy, public affairs, or policy professional with strong knowledge of Irish political processes and international development. The consultancy will involve strategic stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, development of advocacy materials, and support for high-level political engagement at national and EU level.
Title: Senior Advocacy and Policy Consultant – Global Health, Nutrition and ODA
Reporting to: Head of Advocacy and Public Policy
Location: Ireland-based, Dublin preferred, with hybrid working policy.
Role duration: June–December 2026 (approximately 65–70 consultancy days).
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Application closing date: 5pm Friday 12 June. Early applications are encouraged.
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.