
Youth & Adolescent Development Officer
Pay and conditions
Source: Estimates by grade and duty station. Click the cards for more details.
Job Description
The officer will support UNICEF’s country programme to integrate adolescent and youth development and participation across programmes and projects. Reporting to the Programme Specialist, the role combines programme planning, implementation support, monitoring, partnership building and knowledge management to strengthen young people’s skills, rights and meaningful participation in Ukraine.
Key Details
Department
Country Programme
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
2 years
Employment type
Temporary
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
6 months
Language Requirements
Required
English, Ukrainian
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Support integration of adolescent and youth development and participation in country programmes and projects
- Prepare and implement technical and administrative programme tasks
- Support programme development and planning for adolescent and youth participation
- Monitor programme delivery and results
- Provide technical and operational support to programme implementation
- Build networks and partnerships
- Contribute to innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Role Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in international development, international studies, anthropology, psychology, education, social science, sociology or a related field
- At least two years of relevant work experience in social development planning and management in adolescent and youth development
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian
Desired Criteria
- Experience within UNICEF, the broader UN system or international organisations
- Developing-country work experience or familiarity with emergencies
- Country-level and field experience in development, fragile settings or humanitarian contexts
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Official source conflict: the title lists Kharkiv and Odesa while the Duty Station line lists Odessa
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 10 Sep 2026.