Youth, Peace and Security Consultant

Builds a pre-qualified consultant roster to advance Youth, Peace and Security and Women, Peace and Security priorities across West and Central Africa, providing expertise for conflict analysis, youth participation, peacebuilding, advocacy and regional programme delivery.

• Provide technical and strategic advisory services
• Design and implement programmes and frameworks
• Conduct research, assessments, and evaluations
• Support policy development and advocacy
• Strengthen partnerships with governments, civil society, and youth-led organizations

• Advanced university degree (Master's or PhD) in International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Law, Social Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience (7+ years for senior profiles)
• Proven experience in fragile or conflict-affected settings, specifically Sahel or Lake Chad Basin
• Fluency in English required; working knowledge of French mandatory for most regional assignments

• Arabic or Portuguese language skills an advantage

• Conflict Analysis
• Mediation support
• YPS/WPS policy integration
• OECD-DAC evaluation standards

• Open-ended roster call; applications reviewed on a rolling basis
• Nine expert profiles including Senior Peace & Security Expert, HDP Strategy Specialist, Programme Manager YPS, Lead Evaluation Specialist, and others
• Location evidence reviewed: no finite duty station is specified