UNFPA WCARO Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Consultant Roster 2026: International Consultancy Opportunities for Peacebuilding and Development Experts

Overview

The United Nations Population Fund through its West and Central Africa Regional Office has established the Youth, Peace, and Security Consultant Roster 2026 to create a pool of pre-qualified regional experts. This roster aims to provide specialized technical expertise for the Regional Office and various country offices as needs arise, supporting initiatives that connect humanitarian action, development, and peacebuilding while advancing the Youth, Peace and Security and Women, Peace and Security agendas. Qualified candidates may become eligible for future short-term or long-term individual consultancy assignments across multiple locations, depending on organizational requirements.

Who can apply

Professionals with backgrounds in international relations, peace and conflict studies, humanitarian affairs, social sciences, law, youth development, programme management, research, and monitoring and evaluation are encouraged to apply. Applicants must possess an advanced university degree such as a master's degree or PhD in a relevant field, along with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, with higher requirements applied to several specialist profiles. Fluency in English is required, while a working knowledge of French is mandatory for the majority of regional assignments. Proficiency in Arabic or Portuguese is considered an advantage.

What you get

Inclusion in the roster offers qualified candidates eligibility for future short-term or long-term consultancy assignments based on organizational needs and the specific expertise required for regional and country office projects.

How to apply

Interested professionals must submit their applications through the official recruitment portal. Applicants need to prepare a comprehensive CV, a focused cover letter, and a recent technical work sample demonstrating their relevant experience.

Key dates

The application deadline is 31 December 2026, at 23:00 Eastern Time.