National Individual Consultant: Development of a Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Communication Toolkit and Community Engagement Package, NOC

The role

UNFPA is seeking a National Individual Consultant to develop a Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Communication Toolkit and Community Engagement Package in Nigeria. The consultant will create a practical, inclusive toolkit that translates the YPS agenda into clear, adaptable messages for various stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Review existing YPS documents, SAFEYOPS programme materials, state inception outputs, SBCC communication methodologies, National YPS Framework, UN YPS guidance and other relevant government/partner communication materials
• Conduct a rapid communication needs and audience analysis covering federal, state, LGA and community-level users, including in-school youth, out-of-school youth, young women and girls, PWD youth, displaced youth, NYSC members, youth associations, parents, religious/traditional leaders, security and justice actors, media and influencers
• Develop a full YPS Communication Toolkit with practical messages, IEC content, media guidance, peer educator resources, community engagement scripts, digital/social media content, safeguarding guidance, referral-aware messaging and feedback tools
• Develop standardised message banks for YPS pillars: Participation, Protection, Prevention, Partnership, and Disengagement/Reintegration, including messages on youth agency, social cohesion, countering stereotypes, GBV prevention, early warning, rumour management, civic participation and community accountability
• Develop a peer educator and youth messenger package, including selection criteria, training outline, facilitation guide, session plans, supervision approach, reporting tools, consent guidance and safeguarding/referral protocols
• Develop media engagement tools, including media briefing notes, press release template, radio/TV discussion guide, public service announcement scripts, talking points, editorial guidance for youth-positive reporting and a social media content calendar

What it takes

• Masters degree in Communications, Social and Behaviour Change Communication, Development Communication, Peace and Conflict Studies, Youth Development, Public Policy, Education, Social Sciences, Gender Studies or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience for lead consultant team lead in communication strategy, SBC, toolkit development, peacebuilding communication, youth engagement or development communication
• Demonstrated experience developing communication toolkits, message banks, IEC materials, media packs, facilitator guides, community engagement guides or training materials
• Strong understanding of the YPS agenda, youth development, peacebuilding, civic participation, social cohesion, protection, GBV prevention and conflict-sensitive communication in Nigeria or similar contexts
• Experience designing participatory and youth-led communication processes, including message testing and validation with diverse youth groups
• Experience working with government, UN agencies, CSOs, media, religious/traditional institutions and youth-led organisations

What you'll bring

How to apply

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