International Consultant, support UPSHIFT methodology to support an Entrepreneurship programme for Youth Community Health Workers (YCHWs), Education/ADAP, Harare Zimbabwe, Remote+Travel 593716

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to UNICEF Zimbabwe Country Office (ZCO) in contextualizing and supporting the roll-out of the UPSHIFT methodology to strengthen entrepreneurship and livelihoods among Youth Community Health Workers (YCHWs). The assignment aims to contribute to the creation of an enterprising cadre of YCHWs who are capable of innovating and developing sustainable income-generating ventures, including health-related solutions where applicable. This initiative seeks to enhance motivation, retention, and performance in community health work, particularly in contexts with limited or no government support. The consultant will play a key role in adapting global tools to local needs and ensuring effective implementation.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to UNICEF Zimbabwe in contextualizing and rolling out the UPSHIFT methodology for Youth Community Health Workers (YCHWs). Develop and implement strategies to strengthen entrepreneurship and livelihoods among YCHWs. Facilitate the creation of an enterprising cadre of YCHWs capable of developing sustainable income-generating ventures. Adapt global learning tools and curricula to local contexts, developing high-quality facilitator and participant training materials. Design and deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes. Build the capacity of government, civil society, and youth-led organizations in entrepreneurship and social innovation. Support the development of entrepreneurship, employability, and income-generation initiatives for adolescents and young people, especially in low-resource settings. Coach and mentor YCHWs and relevant stakeholders. Engage effectively with government, development partners, civil society, and young people. Write analytical reports and provide communication support. Manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision.

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in youth empowerment, social innovation, entrepreneurship development, skills development, or livelihoods programming. Demonstrated experience in adapting and implementing the UPSHIFT methodology or comparable youth social innovation/human-centred design approaches. Proven track record in designing and delivering ToT programmes and capacity building.

Skills

Youth social innovation, Entrepreneurship, Human-centred design (HCD), Experiential learning methodologies, Adaptation of learning tools, Development of training materials, Youth-centred and gender-responsive programming, Livelihoods development, Social enterprise, Community-based approaches, Facilitation, Coaching, Mentoring, Stakeholder engagement, Analytical skills, Report writing, Communication skills

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