Marketing: National Consultant at UNICEF

Join UNICEF as a Marketing National Consultant focused on conducting a rapid market assessment for girls' skills development and economic empowerment in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory. This role calls for an experienced professional to deliver actionable insights that align training programs with labor market needs, ultimately improving opportunities for adolescent girls. In this position, you will analyze labor market data and gender-related barriers, producing detailed reports that guide Skills4Girls initiatives. Your work will identify promising sectors and pathways that are safe and socially acceptable, while addressing structural obstacles to education and employment. Your findings will help shape scalable interventions that enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion for young women. Successful candidates will bring at least eight years of experience in economics, labor market research, or women’s economic empowerment programs, ideally with a Master’s degree in Economics, Gender and Development, or related fields. Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research, familiarity with Nigeria’s labor market policies, and strong analytical abilities are essential. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Hausa is an advantage. This is a remote consultancy position. Operating from Abuja, this role is critical to advancing gender inclusion in Nigeria’s socio-economic development. With northern Nigeria’s unique cultural context, understanding local dynamics is vital to creating effective girl-centered programs that respond to labor market realities. Though salary details are not specified, this consultancy offers a chance to influence national-level strategies in gender, skills training, and economic empowerment — a rewarding opportunity for professionals aiming to expand their impact within international development sectors. To excel, applicants should highlight relevant research projects and demonstrate experience engaging stakeholders, especially government bodies and UN agencies. Quantify outcomes from previous work on youth or gender-focused programs to stand out. Apply for the Marketing National Consultant role at UNICEF to contribute meaningfully to adolescent girls’ empowerment in Nigeria. The position is open until the application deadline, inviting qualified consultants to bring expertise and passion to this vital initiative.