Title: | International Consultant to carry out a desk search on the dynamic of youth institutions and organizations in Guinea-Bissau |
Hiring Office: | UNFPA Guinea-Bissau |
Purpose of consultancy: | The main purpose of this consultancy is to conduct thorough desk research into the dynamics, capacities, strategies, distributions, and accomplishments of youth organizations in Guinea-Bissau. The consultant will be tasked with collecting data and delivering a detailed analysis of these aspects of youth organizations, along with developing a methodology for future research on youth development and participation. Advertisement
Background UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: (i) ending preventable maternal deaths, (ii) ending unmet need for family planning, and (iii) ending gender-based violence, including harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and child marriage towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. The UNFPA’s strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. Youth institutions play a critical role in shaping the lives and opportunities of young people. Understanding the dynamics, capacities, strategies, distributions, and achievements of these institutions is essential for effective policy making and programming aimed at youth development. Therefore, a comprehensive desk review is proposed to gather and analyze existing information and data from previous studies, along with insights from key stakeholders Advertisement
The UNFPA country office in Guinea Bissau is looking for an international consultant to undertake the assignment of conducting research on the dynamics, capacities, strategies, distributions, and achievements of youth organizations in Guinea-Bissau and develop a methodology for future research in the development and participation of youth. |
Scope of work:
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Objective of the assignment/Output of the Consultancy
Objectives The international consultant will undertake the following tasks: Advertisement
Scope of the assignment: Advertisement
The desk review will involve the following activities:
Methodology: The desk review will utilize a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, including: Literature review: Comprehensive review of reports, policy documents, and other relevant literature on youth institutions dynamics. Data analysis: Systematic analysis of available data sets, surveys, and evaluations pertaining to youth institution Key informant interviews: Semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders to gather qualitative insights and perspectives on youth institutions. Advertisement
Stakeholder consultations: Workshops or focus group discussions with representatives from government agencies, civil society organizations, youth groups, and academia to solicit input and feedback on the findings of the desk review |
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Duration and working schedule: | The duration of the assignment will be 3 months, with a start date asap in May 2024. | ||||||||
Place where services are to be delivered: | This assignment will be home-based with field missions to different regions of Guinea-Bissau. | ||||||||
Deliverables | Main deliverables
The following deliverables will be produced as part of the desk review:
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Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): |
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Payment Schedule |
All deliverables must be approved and validated by the UNFPA Assistant Representative before any payment is done. |
Supervisory arrangements: | The consultant will work under the direction of the UNFPA Assistant Representative, with direct supervision from the Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health and Demographic Dividend Programme Analyst.
Each Payment Request of the instalment must be preceded by a performance appraisal by the Supervisor for the stage in question. |
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: | Academic qualification:
Work experience: Advertisement
Technical skills and knowledge:
Competencies: Demonstrated work in the field youth development and participation, research and data collection. Knowledge of procedures, protocols, and policies. Good written and oral communication skills. Open, willing, and able to interact with different stakeholders. Languages: Fluency in Portuguese is required. Excellent command of written and spoken English or French is an advantage. |
Evaluation Process and methods | According to UNFPA rules, the selection process may involve one or several tools including an assessment of submitted documents, written test, and a competency based interview. |
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