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Generation Unlimited is a global multi-sector partnership launched in 2018, dedicated to ensuring that every young person is in education, learning, training, or employment by 2030. By mobilizing resources and engaging partners from the public, private, and youth sectors, GenU addresses the global youth skills and employment crisis. It supports country-level initiatives and drives global solutions to improve education, skills development, and youth employability, with a focus on equity and innovation.
As a GenU innovative pilot solution, Yoma empowers young people by providing pathways for skills development, social impact, and livelihoods. Yoma creates a dynamic ecosystem where youth can navigate structured opportunities, build skills, and connect to economic prospects. The initiative focuses on reaching marginalized youth and offers diverse programmes that facilitate the transition from learning to earning. By integrating partners from across sectors, Yoma aims to create a sustainable ecosystem in which young people can thrive and access meaningful futures.
The Consultant will guide the strategic direction, assessment, and refinement of Yoma’s innovation pilots and ecosystem-level strategies. The consultant will receive input from partners such as SAP, Accenture, Standard Chartered, Capgemini, Goodwall, and others and will use that input, alongside UNICEF’s input, to ensure each pilot is grounded in youth-centered design, innovation principles, and continuous feedback loops. The consultant will assess progress, identify barriers and opportunities, and generate evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the learning-to-earning pipeline across regions and countries including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and the Philippines. The role includes shaping cross-cutting strategies such as AI innovation, green economy pathways, digital skills development, youth employment pipelines, and youth engagement models, ensuring alignment with Yoma’s long-term vision and GenU’s global priorities. The consultant will translate insights into practical guidance for scaling, replication, and ecosystem strengthening.
Minimum requirements
Work Experience
● Professional Experience: At least 6 years of experience leading or supporting youth-focused innovation projects, particularly in areas such as AI, digital skills development, green economy roles, or entrepreneurship.
● Youth-Centered Program Development and Innovation: Experience developing, implementing, and iterating programs focused on youth engagement, skills development, and entrepreneurship, integrating continuous feedback to ensure relevance and impact.
● Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Policy Engagement: Proven ability to cultivate and manage partnerships across public, private, and non-profit sectors while collaborating effectively on policy initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
● Data Analytics and Monitoring for Impact: Skilled in data analysis tools for assessing and tracking program outcomes and using data-driven insights to guide decision-making and enhance program performance.
● International Development: Experience working with international organizations (e.g., UNICEF, World Bank) or similar institutions on multi-country programs.
Language Requirements
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is necessary
• Working knowledge of French or African languages is an asset.
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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 promote 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 the 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
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