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Global Passport to Earning (P2E) Consultant, Programme Group, Generation Unlimit

اليونيسف, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

About UNICEF: If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world\'s leading children\'s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to promote children\'s survival, protection and development. UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. UNICEF has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries. Consultancy : Global Passport to Earning (P2E) Consultancy Duty Station : Programme Group, Generation Unlimited Duration : 01 December 2025 – 31 January 2027 Home/ Office Based : Remote Background Generation Unlimited\’s Passport to Earning (P2E) is a global programme that provides young people aged 15-24 with free, quality and certifiable skills that better position them to access advanced skilling and earning opportunities. By 2030, P2E aims to skill 20 million young people in 15 countries and support at least 1 million to access advanced training, jobs, self-employment and entrepreneurship. This includes a midterm ambition of skilling 8 million young people, including 4 million in digital/AI, and supporting 400,000 youth in earning opportunities by 2027. An action plan determines how P2E will realise its midterm and long-term ambitions. Under the direct supervision of GenU’s Senior Advisor, Global Programmes, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, Programmes, the Global P2E Consultant will play a key role in delivering the priorities of the programme, including: supporting the implementation of the Global Strategy action plan; working with global and country teams to conceptualize and implement learning-to-earning models; conducting monitoring, evaluation, research and learning activities; coordinating the deployment and management of P2E platforms; and facilitating the development of strategies for GenU global programmes. Scope of Work

Global Strategy Support the implementation of the P2E global strategy action plan, in coordination with the GenU Content Specialist, GenU ICT Specialist and P2E country teams. Monitor and provide periodic updates on progress and results related to the P2E global strategy to GenU and other key stakeholders, including providing recommendations and actions to ensure results are met within the intended timeframe. Develop criteria for country selection and support testing of P2E in new countries. Support other GenU solutions in the development of global strategy documents and identification of mid-term and long-term ambitions. Work with the GenU Partnership and Programme team to crowd in additional partners to support P2E delivery. Learning-to-earning models In collaboration with P2E country teams, plan and document the development of different country-level learning-to-earning models enabled by P2E, including costing, sustainability pathways, and impact on young people, particularly young women. Provide specific support, proactive engagement and troubleshooting to country teams developing and/or implementing P2E. While the kind of support will depend on country context, the range of support includes platform deployment, trainings and walkthroughs for implementing partners and teams, local strategy development, conceptualisation of sustainability strategies, resource mobilisation, coordination with partners, M&E, youth engagement, among others. Explore and pilot alternative delivery models and innovative approaches with other GenU global programmes and aggregator platforms, focusing on reaching marginalised groups (e.g. young women, youth with disabilities). Platform management Coordinate the provision of tech support to P2E countries, including troubleshooting and customisations on P2E platforms. Monitor the use of relevant licenses and subscriptions. With support from the ICT Specialist, determine a transition strategy for P2E platforms post-open source migration for 2026 onwards. MERL and Communications Support outcome assessment and evaluation-related activities, including coordination with P2E country teams and GenU as needed. Test and rollout P2E dashboards to monitor programme results. Knowledge-generation and sharing with P2E countries, focusing on lessons learnt and implications for programme approaches. Work with GenU and country teams to develop and implement a communication plan for P2E. Governance and Reporting Organise meetings with P2E stakeholders, including monthly Global Steering Committee meetings and advisory meetings with country teams. Prepare updates to the GenU CEO and partners on implementation progress. Gather, consolidate and quality assure reporting and communication of programme results, including donor reports and event materials. Global Solutions Strategy Support the Senior Advisor, Global Solutions, to develop an overarching GenU Global Solutions Strategy. Gather insights from other GenU Solution Leads to inform the strategy. Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables

Provide strategic and operational support to the implementation and expansion of P2E The P2E global strategy action plan updated once; 14 monthly progress reports assessing execution are developed A selection criteria for starting P2E in new countries is developed 31 January 2027 Design, test, implement and document P2E learning-to-earning delivery models 14 monthly updates on design, testing, and implementation of P2E learning-to-earning delivery models are provided 31 Jan 2027 Coordinate tech support for P2E platforms in countries and post-migration platform management 14 monthly reports on platform use, troubleshooting issues, and post-migration plans 31 Jan 2027 Develop outputs that share knowledge generated from the implementation of P2E L2E models in countries Coordinate activities that assess the impact of P2E on young people, and support the communication of results to external and internal stakeholders. 4 knowledge outputs are developed and disseminated, and 1 outcome-assessment is conducted. At least 2 communication activities are organized 30 Sept 2026 Convene and develop reports for P2E partners 6 steering committee and advisory group meetings held, 6 implementation updates provided, and at least 6 reports prepared for partners 30 Nov 2026 Support the development of GenU\’s Global Solutions Strategy Workplan to develop a Global Solutions Strategy is defined and documented A Global Solutions Strategy is developed 30 June 2026 Qualifications

Education : University degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, International Development, or related fields Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required : At least 7 years of work experience in young people\’s learning, skilling, education and/or employment or relevant areas At least 7 years of work experience in education technology, project management, programme strategy development, knowledge management and/or relevant areas Experience in working with organisations focused on engaging and empowering adolescents and youth, especially the most marginalised Experience rolling out global EdTech programmes that provide skilling opportunities for young people and provide pathways to livelihoods Strong understanding of gender-responsive and inclusive learning-to-earning programme approaches an asset Strong understanding of Learning Management Systems such as the Microsoft Community Training an asset Planning and results-based management Written and verbal English proficiency Research skills Digital skills, including using LMS functionalities Requirements : Completed profile in UNICEF\'s e-Recruitment system Upload copy of academic credentials Financial proposal that will include/ reflect: the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) Travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable Indicate availability Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF. At contract award, the selected candidate must have current health insurance coverage. Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables; UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment for substandard deliverables or delays. U.S. Visa Information With the exception of US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, if the selected candidate and household reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and household members are required to change visa status to G4, and dependents may require an EAD to work. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

and advance to the next stage of the selection process. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF\’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. View our competency framework at: Here UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include accessible software, travel assistance, etc. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application for accommodation during the selection process and assignment. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with UNICEF aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks. Background checks may verify academic credentials and employment history. Remarks Consultants are not staff members and are governed by their contract and UNICEF\’s General Conditions of Contracts. Consultants are responsible for taxes and health insurance. Selected candidates may need to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 according to WHO guidance if applicable to the assignment. UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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