WCARO Youth, Peace, and Security Consultant Roster

Regional pre-qualified consultant roster for UNFPA West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) to support Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas across the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, Liptako-Gourma, and Gulf of Guinea. Rolling, open-ended call across nine expert profiles; inclusion does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Department: West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO)

• 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

• 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