Youth Engagement Migration Consultant – 17‑Month Remote Consultancy

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a Migration Consultant to lead youth‑engagement activities under the PROSPECTS 4 Youth initiative. This 17‑month remote consultancy will support the implementation of a Netherlands‑funded project that aims to improve education and employment opportunities for young people in forced‑displacement contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and manage the Inter‑Agency PROSPECTS4Youth Technical Facility (P4YTF) and Intergenerational Network (P4YIGN) in partnership with ILO and UNHCR.
• Facilitate the three work streams – Link, Learn, and Localise – to promote knowledge sharing, technical assistance, and peer‑to‑peer learning.
• Coordinate with youth focal points and country teams to ensure effective youth participation in policy design and service delivery.
• Produce technical guidance, reports, and learning products that inform programme implementation across PROSPECTS countries.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of youth‑engagement interventions and provide recommendations for scaling up successful approaches.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in migration studies, international development, education, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience working on youth‑focused programmes in humanitarian or development settings.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi‑agency initiatives and managing technical working groups.
• Strong understanding of forced‑displacement dynamics, youth rights, and education‑employment pathways.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with leading UN agencies on a high‑impact, multi‑country project.
• Professional development within UNICEF’s Global Education Practice.
• Competitive consultancy fee in line with UN remuneration guidelines.