Youth and Violence Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling.
Job Purpose
The consultant will support the National Youth Advisory Board and six Local Youth Advisory Boards in developing a shared understanding of violence as a multidimensional issue affecting children, adolescents, and youth. This role involves producing an evidence-based causal analysis and conceptual framework, strengthening YAB members' capacities through participatory learning workshops, and facilitating the elaboration of youth-led workplans at both national and local levels. These workplans will focus on preventing and responding to violence, promoting social cohesion, advancing child rights, and fostering a culture of peace among youth communities.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the National YAB Coordinator and Project Manager, the consultant will be responsible for several key activities. Firstly, they will support the National Youth Advisory Board and six Local Youth Advisory Boards in developing a comprehensive and shared understanding of violence as a complex issue impacting children, adolescents, and youth. Secondly, the consultant will produce an evidence-based causal analysis and a conceptual framework to guide interventions. Thirdly, they will strengthen the capacities of YAB members through the design and facilitation of participatory learning workshops. Finally, the consultant will facilitate the elaboration of youth-led workplans, with one at the national level and six at the local level, specifically designed to prevent and respond to violence, promote social cohesion, advance child rights, and foster a culture of peace within youth communities.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in research on, prevention of, and response to violence affecting adolescents and youth. Proven track record in developing analytical frameworks related to adolescents and youth. Experience in facilitating consultations or delivering training or inclusive participatory workshops for and with youth.
Skills
Human rights-based approach to programming, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Research on violence affecting youth, Prevention of violence affecting youth, Response to violence affecting youth, Developing analytical frameworks, Facilitating consultations, Delivering training, Inclusive participatory workshops