UNFPA Adolescents and Youth Fellow 2026 in Egypt: International UN Youth Volunteer Role with $2,012 Monthly Allowance + $4,000 Entry Lump Sum @United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Overview

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking an International Adolescents and Youth Fellow for a 12-month assignment in Cairo, Egypt, focusing on regional programming for adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), gender equality, and youth empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and disseminate knowledge products on adolescent SRHR trends.
• Adapt Global CSE Academy modules for the Arab region.
• Document innovative practices from country offices and youth-led organizations.
• Support the Adolescents and Youth Community of Practice.
• Assist in developing adolescent pregnancy profiles for Palestine and Egypt.
• Contribute to multi-country proposals.
• Support partnerships with the League of Arab States (LAS).
• Collaborate with UN agencies and youth-led organizations.
• Explore research on Artificial Intelligence and adolescent health.
• Support the development of a Regional Healthy Lifestyles Framework.
• Coordinate regional ASRH and CSE Ideathon Labs.
• Support humanitarian integration of youth-focused responses.
• Compile monitoring data on youth programmes.
• Draft advocacy materials and human-interest stories.
• Map regional and global policy events.
• Support UN Volunteer engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Public health, Social sciences, International affairs, or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Working knowledge of French is desirable.
• Candidates must be nationals of a country other than Egypt.

Desired Skills

• Programme/project management support
• Youth-led programming experience
• Knowledge of ASRH and SRHR
• Understanding of Results-Based Management (RBM)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in multicultural environments

Benefits

• Volunteer Living Allowance: USD 2,012.45 per month
• Entry Lump Sum: USD 4,000 (one-time payment)
• Exit Lump Sum upon completion
• 100% medical and life insurance coverage
• Access to UNV E-Campus and LinkedIn Learning
• Training and professional development opportunities

Location

Egypt

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via the provided link.

Deadline

03 May 2026