Young Women and Girls Engagement Consultant

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UN Women

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: 2-5 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 17/06/2026
  • Location: Remote (global)
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Human rights
Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. 

In this role as the global voice and advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women, UN Women must deliver to an ambitious agenda as a centre of excellence on knowledge, partnerships, advocacy and social mobilization, as well as a convener, thought leader and champion of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

2025 marked the 30th anniversary of the Fourth UN World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), the international blueprint for gender equality and women’s empowerment. 

In view of the crucial contribution of civil society organizations in the advancement of gender equality, women’s empowerment and women’s rights, the role of young people especially adolescent girls is fundamental in the full realization of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda. UN Women’s unique and critical role in engaging civil society and partnership building with women’s organizations including youth and girl led organizations as stakeholders to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment will be key drivers in helping UN Women achieve its strategic goals and fulfil its organizational mandate. 

Under the general guidance and direction of the Deputy of the Civil Society Division, the Young Women and Girls Engagement Consultant will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and advice on outreach to adolescents’ constituencies, ensuring meaningful engagement of young women and girls in intergovernmental processes.

Functional Competencies:
  • Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's rights issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with partners, especially women’s right organisations, girl and youth organizations
  • Proven networking skills and ability to mobilize support on behalf of UN Women.
  • Excellent IT skills, including databases, extranet and office software packages.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Education and Certification:
  • A master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, international relations, communications, women's studies, or a related field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
  • At least two years of research and civil society engagement with a particular focus on young people.
  • Understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment.
  • Understanding child protection issues and the Convention on the Rights of Child an asset
  • Familiarity with youth and girl-led organizations and international institutions.
  • Experience working/interning in the UN system is an asset.

Languages:
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Knowledge of French or Spanish or any other UN official is an asset.

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