Youth Specialist (Consultancy)
Quick answer
UNFPA Libya is hiring a hybrid Youth Specialist to coordinate youth-responsive programming and policy development in Libya, with a contract duration of six months starting July 1st, 2026.
- Role
- Youth Specialist (Consultancy)
- Organization
- UNFPA Libya Country Office
- Location
- Libya (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
The UNFPA Libya Country Office is seeking a Youth Specialist consultant to integrate meaningful youth engagement and youth-responsive programming across its health, protection, and community development interventions. The role involves coordinating the Youth Working Group, supporting the development of Libya's National Youth Strategy, and providing technical analysis to senior management. The consultant will work across Libya in a hybrid capacity, balancing field insights with policy-level coordination to advance youth-focused outcomes.
What you'll do
- Lead the secretariat for the Youth Working Group (YWG).
- Integrate youth-responsive approaches into health and protection programs.
- Provide technical inputs for the National Youth Strategy process.
- Generate field-informed analysis and briefing materials for senior management.
- Coordinate with youth-led CSOs, local authorities, and UN agencies.
What it takes
- 3-6 years of experience in youth programming, development, or social sciences.
- Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and program monitoring.
- Ability to draft professional analytical briefs and reports.
- Knowledge of the Libyan institutional and civil society context.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
UNFPA provides a desk and office stationery; consultant is expected to provide their own computer.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Libya, requiring physical presence in field locations as needed.
What is the duration of this consultancy?
The consultancy is for a period of six months, running from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension.
What are the primary technical qualifications required?
Candidates need 3-6 years of relevant experience in youth programming or social development and must be fluent in both Arabic and English.
Is the compensation for this role specified?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA Libya Country Office's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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