Programme Specialist (Economic Opportunities)

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About the Organization

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.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Chief Youth & Adolescent Development and direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Programme Specialist (Economic Opportunities) will lead the Economic Opportunities (jobs and apprenticeship) and the Youth Entrepreneurship pillar/outcome to achieve the desired results in terms of enabling employment opportunities for young people. The Programme Specialist will be required to work closely with the central/state government partners to engage in scalable models and strategic partnerships.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• An advanced university degree in social science or a relevant field.
• A first University Degree in social sciences or any other relevant field, combined with 2 additional years (minimum 7 years in total) of professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree or any other relevant discipline.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, planning, and implementing youth employment and entrepreneurship programs is mandatory
• Extensive experience in engaging with key ministries such as the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Skills, Ministry of Rural Development is mandatory 
• A robust technical understanding and knowledge of job market, internship, apprenticeship and entrepreneurship schemes and programs is mandatory
• Experience working with labour market data, skill gap reports, or M&E systems for youth-centric economic programming is desired
• Experience of strategising large-scale and sustainable employment programs through multi-stakeholder partnerships is desired
• Ability to develop partnerships and to network in the areas of skills, youth employment, and entrepreneurship is an asset

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Hindi is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

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