Youth Engagement and Active Citizenship Consultant

UN Atlas; Roma; Teletrabalho; EUR 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

UNICEF in Italy is seeking a remote consultant to support the National Youth Advisory Board and six Local YABs in shaping a shared vision for active citizenship and child rights. You will design a capacity-building package, create training modules, and provide facilitation tools to empower youth leaders.

The role emphasizes participatory workshops and co-creating youth-led action plans at national and local levels, advancing social cohesion and inclusive community engagement across the country.

Qualificações

• At least 3 years of professional experience designing and delivering training programmes for adolescents and young people.

Responsabilidades

• Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager, support the National Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and six Local Youth Advisory Boards in developing a common vision for active citizenship, meaningful youth participation, child rights, social cohesion, and peacebuilding.

Conhecimentos

Youth engagement

Active citizenship

Civic participation

Advocacy

Leadership development

Community mobilization

Training program design

Facilitation

Capacity building

Child rights

Social cohesion

Peacebuilding

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work arrangement Remote / Home-based

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 (YAB) and six Local YABs in developing a common vision for active citizenship, meaningful youth participation, child rights, social cohesion, and peacebuilding. This role involves developing a capacity‑building package with training modules and facilitation tools, strengthening YAB members' capacities through workshops, and facilitating the co‑creation of youth‑led action plans. These plans will aim to advance child rights, strengthen social cohesion, and foster an inclusive culture through youth‑led advocacy, awareness campaigns, and community engagement at national and local levels.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Adolescent Development Manager and in collaboration with the National YAB Coordinator and Project Manager, the consultant will support the National Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and six Local Youth Advisory Boards (YABs) in developing a common vision and understanding of active citizenship, meaningful youth participation, child rights, social cohesion, and peacebuilding. The consultant will develop a comprehensive capacity‑building package, including training modules, facilitation tools, and practical guidance materials tailored for youth. Furthermore, the consultant will strengthen the capacities of YAB members through a series of participatory and youth‑friendly learning workshops designed to foster engagement and skill development. A key responsibility will be to facilitate the co‑creation of youth‑led action plans, one at the national level and six at the local level. These action plans will be aimed at advancing child rights, strengthening social cohesion, and fostering a more inclusive culture through youth‑led advocacy actions, awareness‑raising campaigns, and community engagement initiatives at both national and local levels, contributing to the project's overall goals.

Work Experience

At least 3 years of professional experience in designing and delivering training programmes for adolescents and young people. Demonstrated experience in facilitating youth engagement, active citizenship, civic participation, advocacy, leadership development, and/or community mobilization initiatives. Proven experience working with youth groups.

Skills

Youth engagement, Active citizenship, Civic participation, Advocacy, Leadership development, Community mobilization, Training program design, Facilitation, Capacity building, Child rights, Social cohesion, Peacebuilding

Languages

Required Not informed

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