OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overarching objective of this consultancy is to conduct an analysis of adolescent-related budgets within identified ministries and development agencies (MDAs) at the state and local government levels. The aim is to extract information on allocated budgets for out-of-school adolescent activities and delineate procedures for accessing these funds.
Expected outcome: The consultancy is expected to yield detailed information on available budgets for adolescent-related initiatives within MDAs in Kano state at both the state and local government levels, along with guidelines for accessing these funds.
EXPECTED FUNCTIONS:
- Hold an inception meeting with the YPE4AH Senior Management Team and organizations to understand the rationale behind the task. -Identify MDA to target.
- Conduct an analysis of available youth and adolescent-focused budgets domiciled in various Ministries, development agencies, and local government councils within the state and determine how these can be assessed
- Conduct a one-day dissemination meeting with the SMT YPE4AH, Partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Conduct a one-day dissemination meeting with the YPE4AH SMT and unit heads.
- Submit all deliverables to the YPE4AH. (Incorporate all feedback and update the previous)
Experience
- At least five years of professional experience in strategic planning, sustainability planning, and management.
- Has experience developing sustainability plans for donor-funded projects.
- Demonstrated experience in working with, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, adolescents,s and other stakeholders in public sector development programs, especially in the area of sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
- Familiarity with the workings of the MDAs in Kano state will be an added advantage, especially in budget and planning. Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- High-level written and oral communication skills in English.
- Must be result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, tact, diplomacy, and integrity
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with Board members and Management;
- Skills in facilitation of stakeholder engagements/workshops;
- Evidence of having undertaken similar assignments;
- Experience in research, policy development, management, and programming-related work. Application process. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter indicating daily rate in naira.
- For implementing the assignment Please quote “Sustainability Plan –YPE4AH Kano state” on the subject line.
Qualified candidates should please send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] and also copy [email protected] the 10th of May 2024 using the Job Title as the Subject of the email.
YPE4AH will only contact candidates who are successful at this pre-qualification stage.