UNICEF Youth Skill Development and Livelihoods RFP 2026 in Nigeria: Funding Opportunity for Organisations in Health, Pharmaceutical & Nutrition Sectors

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has opened a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at strengthening youth employment, skills training, and livelihoods in Nigeria. The initiative focuses on empowering young people through programmes connected to the health, pharmaceutical, and nutrition commodities sectors.

Organisations capable of delivering capacity-building and employment-related interventions are invited to submit proposals under a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) arrangement.

Official notice: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/290511

About the UNICEF Youth Skill Development and Livelihoods Programme

UNICEF seeks partners to design and implement interventions that improve youth employability and economic participation in critical supply chain sectors. The programme targets skills development and job pathways connected to:

• Health commodity distribution

• Pharmaceutical systems

• Nutrition supply chains

• Community service and employment services

The overall goal is to strengthen workforce readiness while improving sector performance and sustainability.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This UNICEF initiative addresses youth unemployment by linking training directly to real economic sectors with workforce demand. The approach prioritises practical employability outcomes instead of standalone training — helping young people transition into sustainable careers.

What Selected Organisations Will Do

Successful applicants will support youth through structured interventions such as:

• Technical and vocational skills development

• Workforce readiness programmes

• Supply chain training and operational exposure

• Employment pathway creation in health and nutrition sectors

• Capacity strengthening for youth livelihoods

Proposal Submission Details

Submission email: ngrsupply@unicef.org
Reference number: LRPS_9202429
Beneficiary country: Nigeria

Deadline: 26 February 2026 (12:30 Nigeria local time)

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Important Application Instructions

Applicants must:

• Submit two separate emails:

  • Technical proposal

  • Financial proposal

• Use the official UNICEF bidding forms

• Include the reference number in the email subject line

• Send files not exceeding 15 MB per email

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit:

• Technical proposal

• Financial proposal

• Past experience documentation

• Supporting evaluation materials

All templates are available on the official notice page.

Click here to submit application

Contact for Enquiries

Stanley Omobude
Email: somobude@unicef.org

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