UNESCO and Nestlé Open Consultancy Opportunity to Evaluate Global Youth Climate Action Programme|Deadline 3 Jun 2026

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced a consultancy opportunity for an experienced evaluation team to conduct the Final Evaluation of the UNESCO x Nestlé Global Youth Grant Scheme titled “Youth Impact: Because You Matter – For Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action.”

The consultancy comes at a time when youth participation in environmental sustainability and climate action has become increasingly important around the world. Through this initiative, UNESCO and its partner Nestlé aim to better understand the impact of youth-led environmental projects while strengthening future programming designed to empower young changemakers globally.

The evaluation will assess how effectively young people participating in the grant scheme were empowered and supported to transform their environmental ideas into impactful grassroots initiatives. In addition to measuring programme outcomes, the consultancy will also provide accountability for the use of resources and generate valuable lessons that can shape future UNESCO environmental and youth engagement programmes.

Key Objectives of the Evaluation

The consultancy will focus on several important objectives linked to programme performance, youth empowerment, and sustainability outcomes.

Key objectives include:

• Assessing the extent to which young people were empowered to implement environmental and climate action initiatives.
• Evaluating programme performance against its original goals and expected outcomes.
• Measuring the social and environmental impact created through youth-led grassroots projects.
• Providing accountability for the use of programme resources and investments.
• Identifying lessons learned and recommendations for future sustainability programmes.
• Supporting evidence-based improvements for future youth-focused climate action initiatives.

The final evaluation is expected to play a critical role in helping UNESCO understand how youth-led environmental action can be strengthened and expanded in future programming.

Focus Areas of the Consultancy

The selected evaluation team will conduct a detailed review of several areas related to programme implementation and impact.

The consultancy will examine:

• Programme effectiveness and overall relevance.
• Efficiency in project implementation and resource use.
• Sustainability of supported youth-led initiatives.
• Long-term community impact and environmental awareness outcomes.
• Youth leadership and participation in environmental action.
• Community resilience and grassroots innovation.

Particular attention will be given to understanding how participating youth transformed their ideas into practical environmental solutions within their local communities.

As climate-related challenges continue to affect communities worldwide, grassroots action led by young people is increasingly recognized as an important driver of local environmental change and social transformation.

Supporting Youth-Led Environmental Innovation

The UNESCO x Nestlé Global Youth Grant Scheme was created to provide young changemakers with opportunities, resources, and support to implement innovative environmental projects.

Through financial and technical assistance, the programme encouraged youth participation in areas such as:

• Climate action and sustainability.
• Environmental awareness and education.
• Community-based environmental solutions.
• Resilience-building initiatives.
• Grassroots advocacy and local engagement.

The initiative reflects a broader global movement that recognizes young people as key contributors to environmental sustainability and climate resilience efforts.

Many international organizations are increasingly investing in youth-led initiatives because of the innovative perspectives and community-driven solutions that young leaders often bring to environmental challenges.

Importance of the UNESCO and Nestlé Partnership

The collaboration between UNESCO and Nestlé highlights the growing importance of partnerships between international organizations and the private sector in addressing global sustainability challenges.

By combining UNESCO’s expertise in education, science, and youth engagement with private sector support, the programme created opportunities for young people to actively contribute to climate action and environmental protection efforts.

The partnership also demonstrates how cross-sector collaboration can mobilize resources, knowledge, and networks to support Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action, environmental sustainability, and youth empowerment.

Such partnerships are becoming increasingly common as organizations seek innovative approaches to addressing urgent environmental issues affecting communities worldwide.

Ideal Expertise Required

UNESCO is expected to prioritize evaluation teams with strong experience in:

• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).
• Climate change and environmental programming.
• Youth empowerment and development initiatives.
• International development and sustainability projects.
• Social impact assessments.
• Research and evaluations for international or multilateral organizations.

Experience assessing environmental or youth-focused programmes will likely be highly valuable for applicants seeking to secure the consultancy.

The selected evaluation team will be responsible for generating evidence-based findings and recommendations that can guide future UNESCO programming and improve the effectiveness of similar initiatives globally.

Application Process and Deadline

Interested companies are encouraged to review the procurement notice available through the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) platform and request the complete solicitation documents as outlined in the notice.

Applications for the consultancy must be submitted before the deadline of 3 June 2026.

Additional information regarding the consultancy can be obtained by contacting UNESCO through youth@unesco.org.

The consultancy falls under the Monitoring and Evaluation career category and focuses on Climate Change and Environment themes. Applicants are expected to have between five and nine years of relevant professional experience.

As environmental sustainability and climate resilience continue to dominate international development priorities, this consultancy offers an important opportunity for evaluation professionals to contribute to global learning on youth-led climate action and support stronger, evidence-based environmental programming in the future.

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