Youth Engagement Project Consultant (Consultancy)

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a consultant to act as the Territorial Focal Point for the Young Gamechangers Initiative in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia. The consultant will support local coordination, youth and stakeholder engagement, and implementation follow‑up for community‑based urban interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Produce monthly progress and activity reports (PDF and Word, up to 5 pages).
• Keep the Project Coordination Team and Hub Coordinator informed on territorial activities and obtain validation of strategic actions.
• Communicate timely updates on implementation progress, risks, opportunities and operational challenges.
• Facilitate coordination with youth groups, local authorities and institutional partners.
• Support community processes such as tactical urbanism, green infrastructure, and co‑creation workshops.
• Assist in positioning the initiative at the city level and ensure alignment with UN‑Habitat objectives.

Required profile

• Based in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia (home‑based work).
• Experience in coordinating territorial projects and community‑based urban interventions.
• Ability to produce concise monthly reports in PDF and Word formats.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with project teams and local stakeholders.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word

What we offer

• Three‑month consultancy contract with UN‑Habitat.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global youth‑engagement initiative.
• Remote work setting with support from an international team.