• A preliminary list of key stakeholders to interview
• Draft research questions
• Draft questionnaire
• Outline for the final youth assessment report
Fulani Youth Assessment Deliverables:
1. Literature review of secondary data (including gray literature) on the state of Fulani youth, and government youth policy, including of national and regional statistical databases. EAI will provide the following:
• R4P reports and relevant research
• USAID’s Youth Policy
• Georgetown’s Youth Social Norms research
• Relevant government policies
The consultant will also review studies, analyses, and assessments concerning youth and Fulani communities conducted by donors, UN agencies, NGOs, national governments, regional organizations, and the academic community.
2. In-Country Primary Data Collection: The youth assessment team will collect data in the north of CDI. R4P’s office in Korhogo and Abidjan will provide logistical support. From the analysis of the collected data, the youth assessment team will develop preliminary findings and recommendations for feedback leading to the final youth assessment and PowerPoint presentation.
Primary data collection will include key informant interviews and focus group with SME experts, local stakeholders, Fulani youth and other community members involved in current and proposed programs; site visits to selected R4P activities. Locations for site visits will be selected in coordination with the R4P team. Primary data collection locations will be chosen in consultation between the contractor and USAID based on the outcomes of the literature review.
3. Presentation of Preliminary Finding and Recommendations: The research team will present an in-country presentation of preliminary findings and recommendations to the R4P team. The presentation will also include a question and answer/discussion to validate key findings and recommendations to inform the final youth assessment report.
4. Final Youth Assessment Report and accompanying PowerPoint Presentation. The consultant will gather feedback from the EAI and R4P team and incorporate that feedback into the final report and PowerPoint. We anticipate that there may be two rounds of feedback and will incorporate the needed time to address feedback into the work plan.
For all deliverables, an R4P point of contact and EAI’s DC-based staff will provide logistical and technical guidance to the research team to ensure that the methodology and deliverables meet USAID and R4P standards. The team leader will supervise and be supported by a local researcher coordinator (who will conduct the literature review and three enumerators who will support data collection.
Research team proposed structure
The Youth assessment team leader will provide technical guidance for the assessment, prepare the methodology and questionnaires, and oversee data collection remotely. The team leader will also be responsible for analyzing information and writing the assessment, and addressing EAI and USAID's feedback. The team leader will present preliminary findings and the final report alongside the research coordinator. Based on availability the team leader and/or the research coordinator could participate in the project's annual learning summit the last week of November to present the results of the assessment.
The research coordinator will conduct the literature review and supervise the enumerators. The enumerators will conduct in-person interviews. Both will provide context analysis to the assessment.
Selection criteria
• Demonstrated expertise around youth empowerment and USAID youth policies
• Demonstrated experience conducting youth assessment for USAID projects
• At least 10 years of international development experience required
• Strong writing skills
• Knowledge of West Africa strongly preferred
• Fluency in English and professional proficiency in French required
• Demonstrated skill in using terminology and concepts related to international development issues
• Ability to synthesize technical information and data to create engaging and compelling text while maintaining technical accuracy
• Ability to juggle multiple demands, manage shifting priorities, and negotiate timelines
Application instructions
To apply, please send your CV/daily or hourly rate, and indicate your experience to: consultancies@equalaccess.org with "Youth Consultant” in the subject line of the email.
Job Email id: consultancies(at)equalaccess.org