UNOPS is Seeking a Home-Based Capacity Building Specialist [Lead Trainer] – Apply By 8 June 2026 @Based Capacity Building Specialist [Lead Trainer] – Apply By 8 June 2026

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has announced applications for a remote Capacity Building Specialist [Lead Trainer] position supporting the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). The international consultancy opportunity is designed for experienced peacebuilding and education professionals passionate about youth engagement, intercultural dialogue, and preventing violent extremism.

The home-based role offers qualified professionals an opportunity to contribute to a global peace education initiative aimed at empowering young peacebuilders across the South Caucasus and Central Asia region.

About the Opportunity

The Capacity Building Specialist [Lead Trainer] will support the implementation of the ninth edition of UNAOC’s Young Peacebuilders programme. The initiative focuses on equipping young civil society leaders with practical peacebuilding skills, intercultural competencies, and project management tools to strengthen social cohesion and prevent violent extremism.

The selected candidate will work under the administrative and financial responsibility of UNOPS while supporting the programme activities of UNAOC, an initiative established by the United Nations Secretary-General to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue globally.

The consultancy contract is initially expected to run until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension until September 2027 based on performance, funding availability, and operational needs.

About the Young Peacebuilders Programme

The Young Peacebuilders programme is a global peace education initiative that empowers youth to become active contributors to peace and conflict prevention within their communities.

The programme focuses on helping participants:

• Explore diverse cultures and worldviews
• Foster intercultural understanding and collaboration
• Analyse stereotypes and social divisions
• Address identity-based conflict peacefully
• Understand factors contributing to violent extremism
• Use media and creative storytelling to promote inclusion
• Develop and implement community peacebuilding projects
• Strengthen youth participation in peace and security initiatives

Since its launch in 2016, the programme has been implemented across:

• West Africa
• The Middle East
• North Africa
• Latin America
• The Caribbean
• South Caucasus
• Central Asia

The ninth edition will continue expanding peacebuilding efforts in the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions.

Key Responsibilities

The Capacity Building Specialist [Lead Trainer] will lead several core programme components, including curriculum design, facilitation, mentoring, and participant support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing educational content and learning materials for:
  • Online modules
  • Face-to-face workshops
  • Implementation activities
  • Final symposium sessions
• Facilitating online learning sessions and interactive discussions
• Supporting participant engagement on digital learning platforms
• Leading in-person training workshops
• Mentoring participants during project implementation
• Monitoring participant action plans and progress
• Supporting final symposium activities when required
• Preparing mid-review and final programme reports
• Supporting logistics coordination if requested

The role combines programme implementation, peace education, facilitation, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement responsibilities.

Programme Structure

The Young Peacebuilders programme is divided into four phases:

Online Learning Phase

Participants engage in collaborative online learning over several months, exploring peacebuilding concepts and intercultural dialogue through guided discussions and assignments.

Face-to-Face Workshop

Participants attend an intensive in-person workshop focused on practical training, group collaboration, and action plan development.

Implementation Phase

Participants implement local peacebuilding projects with mentorship and technical guidance from programme facilitators.

Final Symposium

Participants present lessons learned, project outcomes, and experiences to policymakers, practitioners, and public audiences during a concluding symposium.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess strong expertise in peace education, intercultural dialogue, and youth-focused learning programmes.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in:
  • Peace education
  • Conflict and development studies
  • Political science
  • International relations
  • Social sciences
  • Humanitarian studies
  • Public administration
  • Related fields

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and additional relevant professional experience may also be considered.

Required Experience

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Experience in peace education
• Experience designing and facilitating learning programmes for multicultural youth
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Ability to work in multicultural environments
• Understanding of peacebuilding and youth engagement frameworks

Preferred Experience

UNOPS indicated that preference may be given to candidates with experience in:

• Online training facilitation
• Intercultural and interfaith dialogue
• Media and communications for peacebuilding
• Youth-led organisations and capacity development
• UN policy frameworks related to peace and security
• Gender-sensitive and intercultural approaches
• Work in the South Caucasus and Central Asia region

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required.

Additional language skills considered advantageous include:

• Arabic
• French
• Mandarin Chinese
• Russian
• Spanish

Important Dates and Contract Information

• Position: Capacity Building Specialist [Lead Trainer]
• Duty Station: Home-based
• Contract Type: ICA Retainer Contract
• Seniority Level: Mid-Level
• Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 with possible extension
• Application Deadline: 8 June 2026

The consultancy follows a milestone-based payment structure tied to curriculum delivery, facilitation activities, participant mentoring, and reporting outputs.

Why This Opportunity Matters

As global challenges related to violent extremism, social polarization, and intercultural tensions continue to grow, youth-focused peacebuilding initiatives are increasingly recognised as essential tools for conflict prevention and social cohesion.

This UNOPS opportunity offers experienced educators and peacebuilding professionals a chance to contribute to a globally recognised United Nations initiative supporting intercultural dialogue, youth leadership, and sustainable peacebuilding.

The fully remote nature of the consultancy also enables qualified professionals worldwide to participate in international peace and development work while collaborating with multicultural teams and youth leaders from diverse regions.

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