UNFPA Adolescents and Youth Fellow 2026 in Egypt: International UN Youth Volunteer Role with $2,012 Monthly Allowance + $4,000 Entry Lump Sum

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, is recruiting an International Adolescents and Youth Fellow to be based in Cairo, Egypt for a 12-month full-time assignment (with the possibility of extension).

This international onsite UN Youth Volunteer opportunity places young professionals at the heart of regional programming on adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), gender equality, and youth empowerment across the Arab region.

Advertisement End Date: 03 May 2026
Expected Start Date: 26 March 2026
Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 12 Months (possible extension)
Modality: Onsite
Volunteer Category: International Youth UN Volunteer

About UNFPA

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Its mission is to ensure:

• Every pregnancy is wanted

• Every childbirth is safe

• Every young person’s potential is fulfilled

UNFPA works to advance Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and is guided by three transformative results:

1. Ending unmet need for family planning

2. Ending preventable maternal death

3. Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices

Innovation, youth participation, and partnerships are central pillars of UNFPA’s regional strategy.

Context of the Role

The Arab region has a youthful demographic profile, with approximately 40% of the population under 20 years old. While this represents enormous development potential, it also presents challenges including:

• Adolescent pregnancy

• Unmet need for family planning

• Gender-based violence

• Limited access to youth-responsive health services

The Adolescents and Youth Fellow will support regional programming on:

• Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)

• Youth-responsive health services

• Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH)

• Youth policy engagement

• Innovation and partnerships

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Development and Knowledge Management

The Fellow will:

• 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 organisations

• Support the Adolescents and Youth Community of Practice

• Assist in developing adolescent pregnancy profiles for Palestine and Egypt

• Contribute to multi-country proposals

2. Regional Partnership and Coordination

The Fellow will:

• Support partnerships with the League of Arab States (LAS)

• Collaborate with UN agencies and youth-led organisations

• Explore research on Artificial Intelligence and adolescent health

• Support development of a Regional Healthy Lifestyles Framework

• Coordinate regional ASRH and CSE Ideathon Labs

• Support humanitarian integration of youth-focused responses

3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Advocacy

The Fellow will:

• Compile monitoring data on youth programmes

• Draft advocacy materials and human interest stories

• Map regional and global policy events

• Support UN Volunteer engagement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree in:

• Development studies

• Public health

• Social sciences

• International affairs

• Or related fields

Experience
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Language Requirements

• Arabic (Fluent – Required)

• English (Fluent – Required)

• French (Working knowledge – Desirable)

Nationality Requirement
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

• Results-Based Management (RBM) understanding

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work in multicultural environments

Benefits and UN Volunteer Entitlements

Selected International UN Youth Volunteers receive:

• 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

Full conditions of service available via the UNV platform.

Living Conditions in Cairo

Cairo is a family duty station offering:

• Quality healthcare and education

• Cultural and historical richness

• Strong connectivity to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

• Access to modern infrastructure and services

Why Apply?

This role provides:

• Hands-on UN experience

• Regional policy exposure

• Youth-focused programming leadership

• International development networking

• Financial support package

It is an ideal stepping stone for careers in:

• International development

• Public health

• Gender and youth policy

• UN and multilateral institutions

Application Deadline

03 May 2026

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