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Youth Ventures – Consultant

Consultancy: Youth Ventures – Consultant, New York, USA

Overview: UNICEF & Youth Ventures

Do you want to build a truly worthwhile career dedicated to children’s rights? UNICEF, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, partners globally. Indeed, we promote and advocate for every child’s protection. Consequently, we seek a passionate Youth Ventures Consultant to join our team. This role operates remotely, with UNICEF New York, USA as the duty station.

UNICEF champions expanding opportunities for young people, aged 10-24, through Generation Unlimited (GenU). Essentially, this global partnership ensures every young person enters school, learning, training, or livelihoods by 2030. Crucially, it focuses on those most at risk. ImaGen Ventures, a core component, empowers young people as changemakers through entrepreneurship. Specifically, it supports youth in over 60 countries with training, mentorship, and funding.

The Role: Youth Ventures Consultant (Remote, USA)

This Youth Ventures Consultant position coordinates the global implementation of imaGen Ventures. Furthermore, it supports UNICEF’s broader youth entrepreneurship portfolio. You will work under the direct supervision of the Youth Engagement and Entrepreneurship Lead. The Director of Programmes provides overall guidance. Moreover, close collaboration with the GenU Programme Team and Country Offices is essential. This crucial role drives our initiatives across the United States and worldwide.

This consultancy is home-based (REMOTE), with the official duty station being New York, USA.

Remote Youth Ventures Consultant

Key Details for this Youth Entrepreneurship Consultant Role

• Job no: 582293
• Position type: Consultant
• Organization: UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
• Country: USA
• City: New York
• Office: UNICEF New York
• Division/Equivalent: Programme
• Department/Office: Generation Unlimited (YPA) secretariat
• Categories: Education
• Duration: August 1, 2025 to July 2026 (approx. 1 year)
• Home/Office Based: REMOTE
• Location: United States
• Required Language(s): English
• Closing Date: July 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM UTC

Specific Responsibilities of the Youth Ventures Consultant

As a Youth Ventures Consultant, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Global Program Coordination & Implementation

• You will support planning and implementation of key global components for imaGen Ventures. This includes, for instance, the Global Challenge and Global Incubation Week. You will also provide technical inputs, timelines, and delivery tools.
• Moreover, you will develop and implement enhanced incubation and mentorship frameworks. This strengthens post-challenge support for youth-led ventures.
• Refining and expanding the learning curriculum constitutes another core task. Notably, this involves integrating new thematic modules on green entrepreneurship, innovation, and frontier sectors.
• You will support the Entrepreneurship Lead in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting efforts. This effectively captures program outcomes and informs continuous improvement.

Country Office Support & Portfolio Growth

• You will serve as the primary liaison for UNICEF Country Offices implementing youth entrepreneurship programmes. Consequently, you will provide technical guidance and implementation support.
• You will also support designing and adapting incubation strategies for additional entrepreneurship initiatives. These include, for example, Green Rising, health entrepreneurship, and AI ventures.
• Furthermore, you will facilitate cross-country learning and collaboration through peer exchange, storytelling, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Providing technical support to UNICEF teams in mapping and engaging private sector and ecosystem actors presents another key duty. Ultimately, this informs strategies to unlock mentorship and funding opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
• You will ensure meaningful youth participation throughout programme design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Finally, you will contribute to strategic planning and resource mobilization. This sustains and expands entrepreneurship programming globally.

Key Deliverables for this Youth Entrepreneurship Consultancy

• Strategic Implementation Plan & Portfolio Note (August 28th, 2025): You will develop a strategic implementation plan for imaGen Ventures. You will also produce a portfolio contribution note summarizing alignment with GenU priorities and Country Office support.
• Global Impact Report (September 23rd, 2025): You will deliver a consolidated evaluation report. This report will capture the implementation and outcomes of imaGen Ventures and entrepreneurship portfolio contributions.
• Incubation & Mentorship Framework (November 12th, 2025): You will design a robust post-challenge incubation model and structured mentorship scheme. This model will apply to ventures supported through imaGen Ventures and beyond.
• Curriculum & Learning Tools Package (December 10th, 2025): You will update the entrepreneurship learning curriculum with modules on sustainability, innovation, green and frontier technologies. You will also launch an interactive learning series.
• Global Challenge Management (January 27th, 2026): You will provide technical support for the planning, execution, and quality review of the 2025 imaGen Ventures Global Challenge. This involves developing planning tools and coordination inputs.
• Country Office Support Toolkit (March 20th, 2026): You will develop a practical implementation toolkit. You will also provide tailored technical support to Country Offices across multiple entrepreneurship programmes.
• Global Incubation Week (April 29th, 2026): You will support the development and delivery of Incubation Week. This involves preparing technical inputs for the agenda, mentorship design, partnership engagement, and logistical planning. You will also compile a post-event insights report.
• Youth-Led Case Studies (May 18th, 2026): You will compile a collection of venture stories. These stories will highlight youth perspectives, social/environmental impact, and growth trajectories.
• Peer Exchange Facilitation (July 30th, 2026): You will co-develop a thematic module. This module will explore green and frontier-sector entrepreneurship and its relevance for youth-led ventures.

Qualifications for a Youth Ventures Consultant

Education & Language:

• An Advanced University degree (Master’s) in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Social Impact, International Development, or a related field constitutes a requirement.
• Fluency in English is essential. Working knowledge of another UN language offers an asset.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in entrepreneurship program management, incubation support, or youth-led innovation is necessary.
• You must possess a strong understanding of social impact, venture scaling, and impact measurement frameworks.
• You should also have experience leading multi-stakeholder partnerships, particularly in youth entrepreneurship contexts.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and evaluation, prove vital.
• You must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work across cultures and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Furthermore, you must show a demonstrated ability to develop and deliver capacity-building programmes.
• Familiarity with green and frontier tech entrepreneurship will provide a distinct advantage.

Important Application Requirements:

• A complete profile in UNICEF’s e-Recruitment system is mandatory.
• You must upload a copy of your academic credentials.
• Submit a financial proposal detailed by deliverable (in US$). This should include travel and daily subsistence allowances if you are an internationally recruited candidate or if the Terms of Reference require travel.
• Indicate your availability.
• Please note: Individuals engaged as consultants do not hold UNICEF “staff member” status. Their contract governs their conditions of service. Consequently, they assume responsibility for their own tax liabilities, health insurance, and any visa requirements (including G4 visa changes for non-US citizens/Green Card holders residing in the USA). UNICEF maintains a zero-tolerance policy for incompatible conduct and adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.

UNICEF Values & Ethics

UNICEF upholds core values of Commitment, Diversity, and Integrity. Furthermore, it champions core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results. UNICEF also offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities.

Apply now: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1752960055981

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the primary focus of the Youth Ventures Consultant role? A1: The Youth Ventures Consultant primarily coordinates global implementation of imaGen Ventures. Additionally, they support UNICEF’s broader youth entrepreneurship portfolio, focusing on empowering young people through innovation and livelihoods. Indeed, this is a pivotal role in youth development.

Q2: What is the location and duration of this consultancy? A2: This is a REMOTE consultancy. The official duty station is UNICEF New York, USA. The contract duration spans approximately one year, from August 1, 2025, to July 2026.

Q3: What qualifications are essential for this Youth Entrepreneurship Consultant? A3: A Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in entrepreneurship program management or youth-led innovation are essential. Furthermore, fluency in English is a requirement.

Q4: Will the consultant be considered a UNICEF staff member? A4: No, individuals engaged under a consultancy do not hold UNICEF staff member status. Consequently, their contract governs their conditions of service, and they assume responsibility for their own taxes and health insurance.

Q5: What are some key initiatives this Youth Ventures Consultant will support? A5: Key initiatives include the Global Challenge, Global Incubation Week, Green Entrepreneurship, health entrepreneurship, and AI-focused ventures within UNICEF’s youth portfolio. Therefore, a diverse range of projects awaits your expertise.