Young Women And Girls Engagement Consultant (home-Based, 9 Months Contract) Home Based Posting Date06/10/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY

Organizational Context

UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, working globally to eliminate discrimination and achieve equality between men and women. The Civil Society Division plays a crucial role in engaging civil society organizations, particularly youth and girl-led groups, to advance gender equality and women's rights. This consultancy supports the integration of young women and girls' perspectives into UN Women's work and intergovernmental processes.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to provide strategic guidance and advice on engaging adolescent constituencies and ensuring the meaningful participation of young women and girls in intergovernmental processes. The role supports the technical implementation of youth programs, fosters synergies with other teams, and contributes to the development of knowledge products. It also facilitates outreach meetings with girl-led groups, ensures adolescent agendas are reflected in strategic plans and proposals, and supports the strengthening of networks among young people. The consultant will contribute to reports, advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts for youth and adolescent work, aligning with UN Women's mandate for gender equality and women's empowerment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance and advice on outreach to adolescent constituencies. Support the technical implementation of youth programs, ensuring synergies with other teams and developing knowledge products. Contribute to strategies for integrated participation of young people in multistakeholder and intergovernmental processes. Facilitate preparatory meetings and outreach activities with girl-led groups. Ensure adolescent agendas are reflected in UN Women's strategic notes, plans, and resource mobilization proposals. Support the strengthening of networks and knowledge sharing among young people. Contribute to the development of briefing notes and the youth and adolescent safeguarding policy. Support the development of knowledge products on adolescent engagement, monitor youth activities, and assist in reporting on results and outcomes. Aid in advocacy and resource mobilization for youth and adolescent work, analyze donor databases, and provide data for project documents and proposal writing.

Work Experience

Requires at least two years of research and civil society engagement, with a focus on young people. Understanding of gender equality, women's empowerment, and child protection issues is necessary. Familiarity with youth and girl-led organizations and international institutions is beneficial. Experience within the UN system is an asset.

Skills

Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's rights issues. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with partners, especially women's rights, girl, and youth organizations. Proven networking and mobilization skills. Excellent IT skills, including databases and office software. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

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