Our client is the lead United Nations agency working to deliver a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. Our client Strategic Plan 2026–2029 sets out Our client’s response to a complex global environment and accelerates implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Our client’s mandate is advanced through four interconnected outcomes: ending unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence- and rights-based policies.

In Libya, the youth demographic represents both a significant opportunity and a priority for national stability. Advancing a coherent and implementable national youth agenda is critical to strengthening institutions, improving youth wellbeing, and enabling young people’s meaningful participation in social, economic, and civic life. Central to this effort is the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda, as framed by UN Security Council Resolution 2250. In a post-conflict context like Libya, young people are not merely beneficiaries but essential partners in peacebuilding and recovery. Our client recognizes that sustainable development cannot be achieved without addressing the security challenges facing youth and ensuring their leadership in social cohesion, mediation, and the prevention of violence. The National Youth Strategy must therefore serve as a vehicle to operationalize the YPS pillars—participation, protection, prevention, partnership, and disengagement/reintegration—within the Libyan national framework.

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Youth (MoY) and the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), in close collaboration with Our client and the UN Youth Working Group (YWG), to finalize an endorsed National Youth Strategy and develop a practical framework for operationalization, including a costed implementation plan and coordination mechanisms.

In parallel, the Consultant will review Our client’s Youth Programme in Libya and provide strategic advice on opportunities for scale-up, including identification of catalytic interventions aligned with national priorities.

Under the direct supervision of our client International Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with our clientCountry Representative, the International Youth Policies and Strategies Expert will lead and coordinate technical support to the formulation and operationalization of Libya’s National Youth Strategy.

The Consultant will work in partnership with MoY, NESDB, the our clientCountry Office, and the Youth Working Group (YWG) to:

National Youth Strategy development and operationalization

Provide technical leadership to consolidate, refine, and finalize the National Youth Strategy, ensuring coherence, feasibility, and alignment with national planning frameworks and relevant evidence (including demographic and youth-related analyses). This will require analyzing existing legislation, the National Development Plan, and previous youth assessments and reports.

Facilitate inclusive consultations and coordination with government counterparts, national stakeholders, youth-led organizations and networks, and UN agencies (notably through the YWG).

Facilitate the development of a National Youth Strategy Operational Plan, including coordination structures, implementation modalities, and a costed budget framework.

Support validation and endorsement processes, including preparation of briefs, presentations, and technical documentation for decision-making milestones.

Provide capacity-strengthening sessions for the Ministry of Youth staff on the science of youth policy development, strategic planning, and youth programming.

UNFPA youth programming review and strategic advice:

Review our client Libya’s current youth portfolio and implementation approach, identifying strengths, gaps, and programmatic opportunities. And to ensure full alignment with the newly developed National Youth Strategy.

Advise on scale-up options, partnership pathways, and priority areas for quick gains and high-visibility opportunities.

Develop a roadmap for scale-up options and partnership pathways, including a logical framework for priority areas that offer quick gains and high visibility.

Provide technical guidance to strengthen our client-supported youth initiatives, including relevant capacity development activities. (ex, Capacity Strengthening for implementing partners to ensure implementation of a youth program, training, and roll out the adolescent girls framework program in WGSS)

Advocacy, partnerships, and technical representation:

Support our client ’s technical representation on youth policy and programming in coordination fora, as requested.

Strengthen partnerships and help mobilize political and institutional support for youth policies and programmes—particularly those contributing to healthy lifestyles, youth civic engagement, and improved adolescent health service access.

Methodology and Technical Approach:

The Consultant is expected to:

Submit an inception package outlining the methodology, workplan, stakeholder engagement approach, and key milestones.

Apply participatory and evidence-based approaches, ensuring the strategy and operational plan are implementable and aligned with national systems.

Facilitate and document validation processes for the operational plan and related implementation mechanisms.

Translate strategic priorities into SMART operational strategies, including sequencing, roles and responsibilities, and measurable indicators.

The Consultant will report to the Our client ’s International Programme Coordinator and work in close coordination with Our client ’sCountry Representative.

The assignment is a hybrid arrangement, with frequent travel to Tripoli for meetings, coordination, consultations, and milestone events.

Strategic thinking and policy advisory capacity

Strong facilitation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

Results-based planning and operationalization (including costed planning)

Partnership-building and advocacy skills

High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

The facilitators will not be required to manage teams.

Demonstrated experience working with government counterparts and coordinating multi-stakeholder processes (including youth participation and inter-agency coordination).Strong knowledge of youth policy frameworks and evidence-based programming (e.g., demographic dynamics, youth development approaches, and UN youth strategies).

Excellent analytical writing and communication skills in English and Arabic.

Familiarity with UN mandate and strategic directions is an asset.