Individual Consultancy - Youth Network Coordinator, Global Education Practice. Humanitarian Action and Resilience/ Education in Emergencies Unit, 16 months, COE, Nairobi, Kenya (Remote) #595141

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Consultant Closes 24 Aug 2026 1 days left

Overview

Support the design and implementation of an inter-agency Youth Network Group, focusing on PROSPECTS countries and the Middle East and North Africa region, with engagement in Eastern and Southern Africa. The role will provide a platform for young people to contribute to programmes, advocacy, and decision-making.


Key Responsibilities
  • Consultations and design of the Youth Network Group
  • Recruitment, selection and onboarding
  • Roadmap, workplan and capacity strengthening
  • Coordination of meaningful youth engagement
  • Advocacy, learning and knowledge management
Required Experience

3 to 5 years relevant professional work experience related to international development, advocacy, knowledge management, youth engagement or related programme support. Demonstrated experience managing consultancy assignments independently, including coordinating stakeholders, developing content, documenting activities and delivering agreed outputs. Demonstrated experience engaging adolescents and young people through consultations, workshops, participatory processes or youth Network groups. Experience developing communication and advocacy materials, such as briefing notes, key messages, presentations, reports, knowledge products and digital content. Good understanding of UNICEF’s mandate and relevant guidance on advocacy, communication, youth engagement, safeguarding and ethical participation. Experience working with UNICEF, another United Nations agency or an international development organization, particularly in the MENA region, is highly desirable. Good understanding of the MENA context and the issues affecting adolescents and young people, particularly in PROSPECTS countries.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Communication, Public Relations, Advocacy, Development Studies, Human Rights, Child Rights, and other related fields

Other Details
Languages Required
English, Arabic, French
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another UN language is an asset
Contract Duration
16 months
Work Modality
Remote
Remuneration
Not specified
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