National Consultant - Youth Employment Pathways & Partnerships
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. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide comprehensive programmatic, technical, analytical, and strategic support to YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India) in advancing its youth employment portfolio. This includes strengthening programs related to wage employment, self-employment, and internships. The assignment aims to enhance YuWaah’s program portfolio on youth employability and foster stronger partnerships with key ministries and stakeholders that have youth employment mandates. By reinforcing both programs and partnerships, the consultancy will support the scaling of existing initiatives and the design of new interventions to improve program effectiveness, functionality, and reach, ultimately connecting young people across India with economic opportunities. Furthermore, the consultancy will contribute to policy dialogue, advocacy, and resource mobilization, aligning YuWaah’s work with national development priorities and youth policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive programmatic, technical, analytical, and strategic support to YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India) in advancing its youth employment portfolio, encompassing wage employment, self-employment, and internships. Strengthen YuWaah’s program portfolio on youth employability and enhance partnerships with key ministries and stakeholders with youth employment mandates. Support the scaling of existing initiatives and the design of new interventions to improve program effectiveness, functionality, and reach, connecting young people across India with economic opportunities. Contribute to policy dialogue, advocacy, and resource mobilization, positioning YuWaah’s work within national development priorities and youth policy frameworks related to employability, skills development, and workforce participation. Facilitate collaboration among partners to ensure cohesive program delivery and impact. Monitor and evaluate program progress, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement. Assist in the development of communication materials and advocacy strategies to promote youth employment initiatives. Ensure alignment of activities with UNICEF’s strategic goals and the Generation Unlimited agenda. Support the identification of innovative approaches and best practices in youth employment and entrepreneurship.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project planning and implementation, with a specific focus on youth livelihoods and employment.
Skills
Program planning and implementation, Youth employment and livelihoods, Partnership development, Stakeholder engagement, Policy analysis and advocacy, Resource mobilization, Program evaluation, Communication, Project management, Government engagement, Youth programs, Livelihood programs