Deadline: 14-Dec-2025

YuWaah–UNICEF is seeking experienced organizations to skill and place 1,000–3,000 young women (ages 18–29) across Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Odisha into reputable, wage-compliant jobs by March 31, 2026. The partner must train women through YouthHub, support AI-based interview preparation, facilitate placements, and ensure social protection through e-PAN and e-Shram registration. Payments are quarterly, based strictly on successful placements, with no advance funding.

Overview

Generation Unlimited (GenU), launched by UNICEF, expands global opportunities for youth through education, skills, and employment pathways. In India, GenU operates as YuWaah, a national platform that strengthens youth transitions from learning to livelihood.
This RFP seeks implementation partners capable of skilling, preparing, and placing young women in meaningful jobs while ensuring social protection and digital empowerment.

Objectives of the Assignment

• Skill and place 1,000–3,000 women aged 18–29.

• Support transitions from learning to employment through YouthHub and P2E platforms.

• Ensure every candidate receives social protection documentation (e-PAN and e-Shram).

• Build long-term employability and access to formal job markets across three states.

Key Focus Areas

1. E-Placement for Young Women

The assignment centres on:

• Digital skilling

• Interview preparation using AI tools

• Job readiness through self-paced courses

• Placement in reputable, wage-compliant organizations

2. Digital Platforms

Partners must actively use:

• YouthHub (profiling, course completion, interview preparation)

• YouthHub Partner App (uploading proofs, tracking progress)

• P2E platform (onboarding and job preparation)

3. Social Protection

Each woman must obtain:

• e-PAN card

• e-Shram card
  Proofs must be uploaded and verified.

Expected Deliverables

Targeted Results by 31 March 2026

Partners must deliver:

• 3,000 women profiled and onboarded (or minimum 1,000 if working in one state)

• Completion of two self-paced YuWaah–UNICEF courses

• Participation in AI interview preparation sessions

• Verified placements meeting state minimum wages

• Social protection documentation

• Telephonic verification of placements (candidates + employers)

• Uploading all evidence on YouthHub Partner App

Operational Requirements

Partners must:

• Deploy field teams

• Mobilize women (18–29, minimum 10th Pass)

• Build employer partnerships

• Organize job fairs, preparation sessions, and interviews

• Collect offer letters, joining proofs, acceptance confirmations

• Document success stories

• Encourage diverse job roles for women

• Support verification activities conducted by UNICEF

Who Is Eligible?

Eligible Organizations

• NGOs, non-profits, social enterprises

• Organizations with:

  • Proven training + placement experience

  • Experience working with degree colleges

  • Strong presence in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, or Odisha

  • Demonstrated success in women’s workforce participation initiatives

Candidate Eligibility

Women must:

• Be aged 18–29

• Have completed 10th standard

• Be willing to undergo skilling and interview preparation

• Be available for employment in reputable organizations

Funding and Payment Structure

• No advance payments

• Quarterly payments only

• Payments tied strictly to number of women successfully placed

• Financial proposal must be per-candidate cost based

Evaluation criteria include:

• Organizational experience

• Quality and feasibility of the technical plan

• Cost-effectiveness of the financial proposal

• Capacity to achieve volume targets

How to Apply

Organizations must submit:

1. Organizational Profile

2. Technical Proposal, including:

   • Implementation strategy

   • Mobilization plan

   • Skilling and placement workflow

   • Employer engagement strategy

   • State-level operational plan

   • Verification and documentation processes

3. Financial Proposal

   • Per-candidate cost structure

   • State-wise or consolidated budget

   • Justification for costs

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not aligning placements with state minimum wage laws

• Incomplete documentation on the YouthHub Partner App

• Weak employer partnerships

• Unrealistic placement targets or timelines

• Lack of focus on women’s safety and social protection

• Proposals without per-candidate cost clarity

• Poor evidence submission for placements

FAQ

1. Can organizations apply for only one state?

Yes. Partners may work in one, two, or all three states.

2. Is prior experience with women-focused skilling mandatory?

Strongly preferred. Proposals are evaluated on experience with women’s workforce participation.

3. What is the minimum number of women an organization must place?

1,000 women for single-state partnerships; up to 3,000 for multi-state.

4. What counts as a successful placement?

A wage-compliant job in a reputable organization, verified through documentation and telephonic checks.

5. Are there classroom training requirements?

Candidates must complete two digital self-paced courses and AI interview prep tools.

6. What if a candidate exits after placement?

Placement counts only if verification is successful; replacement strategies may be required.

7. Is funding assured if targets are met?

Funding is released quarterly and solely based on verified placements.

Conclusion

The YuWaah–UNICEF RFP offers organizations a high-impact opportunity to empower thousands of young women by providing digital skills, interview readiness, and meaningful employment across Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Odisha. With a clear results-driven model, strong verification mechanisms, and a focus on social protection, this initiative strengthens pathways from learning to livelihoods and contributes to long-term gender-inclusive economic growth.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.