Deadline: 05-Dec-2025
UNICEF Lebanon has launched a new programme to support marginalized adolescents and youth aged 15–24, enhancing access to skills, education, and employment opportunities. The initiative combines non-formal education, technical and vocational training, and work-based learning to empower young people across multiple Mohafazat. Civil society organizations can partner with UNICEF to deliver inclusive, gender-sensitive, and market-relevant interventions that strengthen youth resilience and economic independence.
UNICEF Lebanon: Youth Skills and Employment Programme
Overview
UNICEF Lebanon’s new programme targets adolescents and youth aged 15–24 who face socioeconomic challenges, limited access to education, and restricted employment opportunities. Operating across Mont-Liban, Baalbek-Hermel, Nabatiye, Liban-Sud, Liban-Nord, Aakkar, and Beqaa, the initiative aims to equip vulnerable youth with skills, learning pathways, and work-based experiences to transition successfully from education to employment.
The programme integrates multiple sectors, including emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, life-skills training, non-formal education, and technical and vocational training (TVET), ensuring a holistic approach to youth empowerment.
Key Objectives
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Expand access to education, skills development, and employment for marginalized youth
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Strengthen technical, vocational, and soft skills to improve employability
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Promote inclusive, gender-sensitive, and market-aligned interventions
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Support community resilience by enabling youth participation in economic and social development
Who is Eligible?
Eligible civil society organizations (CSOs) must:
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Be registered in Lebanon or actively undergoing the registration process
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Not appear on any UN Security Council sanctions lists
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Complete verification through the UN Partners Portal
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Demonstrate capacity in youth engagement, skills development, and emergency preparedness
Programme Focus Areas
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Education and Skills Development: Non-formal learning, life-skills training, and TVET re-enrollment support
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Employment and Work-Based Learning: Job-linked activities, practical experience, and income-generation pathways
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Youth Engagement: Volunteering, community projects, and empowerment initiatives
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Inclusive Interventions: Gender-sensitive approaches and support for marginalized groups
How to Apply / How it Works
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Organizational Verification – Register and verify your CSO via the UN Partners Portal.
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Proposal Development – Submit proposals demonstrating technical relevance, inclusiveness, and sustainability.
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Evaluation – UNICEF assesses proposals based on organizational profile, risk management, sector integration, cost-effectiveness, and readiness for emergency contexts.
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Implementation – Partner CSOs deliver youth programmes combining education, skills training, and employment-linked activities.
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Monitoring and Reporting – Provide data on outcomes, including skills acquisition, work-based learning experiences, and youth engagement impact.
Key Considerations and Tips
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Ensure alignment with UNICEF’s focus on gender sensitivity and inclusivity
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Highlight integration across multiple sectors for maximum impact
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Include clear monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks
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Demonstrate sustainability and potential for long-term community benefits
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Focus on practical, measurable results for education, skills, and employment outcomes
FAQ
1. Who can participate in this programme?
Registered CSOs in Lebanon or organizations actively completing registration may apply, provided they are not on UN sanctions lists.
2. Which youth age groups are targeted?
Adolescents and youth aged 15–24.
3. What types of skills are supported?
Both technical and vocational skills, as well as soft skills like leadership, resilience, and work-readiness.
4. Are gender and inclusion considered?
Yes, the programme emphasizes gender-sensitive and inclusive interventions for marginalized groups.
5. How will success be measured?
Through measurable outcomes such as increased access to education, skills acquisition, employment opportunities, and youth participation in community projects.
6. What regions in Lebanon are covered?
Mont-Liban, Baalbek-Hermel, Nabatiye, Liban-Sud, Liban-Nord, Aakkar, and Beqaa.
7. What is the role of CSOs in this initiative?
CSOs implement programmes, provide skills training, facilitate work-based learning, and support youth engagement and empowerment initiatives.
Conclusion
UNICEF Lebanon’s Youth Skills and Employment Programme presents a strategic opportunity for CSOs to partner in empowering marginalized adolescents and youth. By delivering inclusive, skill-based, and employment-oriented initiatives, partners can help young people build resilient futures, enhance employability, and contribute to community development across Lebanon.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.