TERMS OF REFERENCE
UNICEF Timor-Leste works in close partnership with the Government of Timor-Leste and other stakeholders to advance the rights and well-being of children, adolescents, and young people. Under its current country programme, UNICEF supports initiatives that promote adolescent development and participation, life skills, mental health, and inclusive opportunities for youth, with a strong focus on empowering young people as agents of positive social change and contributing to national development priorities.
The consultancy will support the broader ADAP and youth initiatives for Timor-Leste CO, including mental health awareness, referral systems at schools and Youth Centers, development and implementation of the Climate Change Adaptation Module for youth, and its integration into the Youth Parliament Programme. He will also support Hackathons for social impact innovation, the UPSHIFT initiative on green skills and livelihoods, and training on the rights of persons with disabilities with ADTL. Additionally, activities will target 13 youth associations to enhance institutional capacity and leadership in selected municipalities, along with activities under the Youth Parliament Programme and capacity-building for Youth Centers. The consultant will also provide strategic leadership for ADAP and Youth Programming, coordinating across sections within UNICEF.
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in adolescent and youth development, programme coordination, or related areas.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing youth-focused programmes, including capacity-building, social innovation initiatives, or community-based interventions.
- Demonstrated experience working with UN, government institutions, NGOs, and youth-led organizations, in Timor-Leste or similar contexts.
- Experience in programme monitoring, reporting, and documentation, including preparation of donor reports.
- Strong understanding of adolescent development and participation (ADAP), youth engagement, and inclusive programming approaches.
- Experience with youth-led innovation initiatives (e.g., hackathons, UPSHIFT, social entrepreneurship).
- Knowledge of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), disability inclusion, and life skills-based education is an asset.
- Strong skills in:
- Project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- Development of concept notes, reports, and strategic documents.
- Facilitation and training delivery (e.g., workshops, ToTs).
- Monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of programme results.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Tetun
- Familiarity with Timor-Leste youth sector and institutional landscape
- Experience working on multi-sectoral programmes (e.g., youth, climate, mental health, disability inclusion).
- Experience supporting donor-funded projects, particularly with reporting requirements
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A detailed technical proposal
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