Project title: IDem: Increasing Motivation and Opportunities for Young People in Public Life
Duration of appointment: 20 days
Expected start date: 5 November 2024
Project background: The project’s main goal is to improve young people's and women's meaningful participation at local, provincial, and national levels, by addressing mental health barriers and transforming harmful gender norms that contribute to conflict and violence, in a gender-responsive and conflict-sensitive way, and building capacity, providing resources for leadership and activism, and providing spaces for collaboration with decision-makers. The project is at its inception stage. Informed by the findings of the needs assessment report Saferworld and the project implementing partners DIA, Institute of Youth Development and Peace Initiatives will select 10 locations in the southern part of Kyrgyzstan (in Osh and Batken oblasts) to work with youth and women on their relevant concerns. The findings of the report will be also utilized to inform the topics and the participants of the upcoming capacity-building training for youth and women from Osh and Batken oblasts.
Purpose: The primary objective of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive mapping and needs assessment to identify barriers to youth involvement in decision-making processes, including mental health barriers to participation in public life. This will involve gathering data from key stakeholders—communities, particularly women and youth, and state authorities. The consultant will conduct the needs assessment to ensure relevant, timely, and evidence-based data is gathered.
Scope of work: The consultant/consultancy firm will be required to undertake the following specific tasks:
Methodology: Mixed tools will be used to continuously gather data from key stakeholders including communities (with a focus on women and youth) and state authorities, such as FGDs and KIIs using the snowball methodology. Key interviews include national stakeholders in Bishkek, including key ministries, the Parliament, and state agencies. FGDs will be conducted involving youth and women in target locations in Osh and Batken. The format of the assessment will be collaborative and youth-sensitive as youth and communities will actively take part in the research discussions.
Timeframe: 20 days (5 November 2024 - 25 November 2024). The consultant will be required to undertake the assignment within the indicated period.
Compensation:
The consultants are requested to provide us with the total budget (including the expenses related to the research, such as transportation, accommodation, etc.). The total fee is payable according to the following schedule: 30% upon contract signing, 40% upon submission of the draft report, and 30% upon final report submission.
Approaches:
The consultant will manage the process from inception to completion, working closely with Saferworld and CSO partners; the consultant will be managed by the Saferworld Project Manager.
Qualifications, Skills, And Attributes Required:
The consultant should be an expert in research, Monitoring & Evaluation methodologies, with knowledge of current relevant youth initiatives and conceptual frameworks, trends, and practices. S/he should possess solid work experience in Kyrgyzstan and/or have worked for regional/international organizations, preferably in the peacebuilding sphere. Preference will be given to young consultants or youth-led firms with proven relevant experience in undertaking a task of similar magnitude to ensure a youth-sensitive approach. The assignment will be contracted to a consultant/company with experience in the following areas:
Application process:
Saferworld invites expressions of interest from individual consultants/firms with the required skills and experience. The expression of interest should comprise:
Please submit expressions of interest with all supporting information to (znazarova@saferworld-global.org ) Your e-mail must have the subject heading indicating in the title: IDem Project Needs Assessment
The deadline for applications is 31 October 2024
We regret only shortlisted candidates/companies will be contacted. It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week following the application deadline.