Global Governance & Strategic Planning Consultant, Genu (ypa), Gpd, Ny, USA (remote)

Job Summary

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Purpose of Assignment

Under the direct supervision of the Partnership Manager, the consultant will support Generation Unlimited (GenU) in advancing strategic planning and strengthening global governance to advance employability, employment and entrepreneurship for young people.

Scope of Work

• Strengthen and further professionalize GenU’s global governance to help scale market-relevant skilling and livelihood opportunities for young people.
• Drive Strategic Planning and Alignment (Support operationalization of the GenU Strategy 2026–2029; Lead Annual Work Planning and Mid-Year and End-Year Reviews; Support Strategic Communications).

Minimum Requirements

Education: Master’s Degree in international development, social sciences or related fields.

Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of experience in strategic planning, coordination, and partnership and event management.

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A solid understanding of programming and partnerships in UNICEF is an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required; knowledge of another UN language (e.g. Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian) is an asset.

Core Values

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
• Cover letter.
• A separate financial proposal.
• A detailed technical proposal.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.