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.
How to apply
Qualified candidates should please send their CV and cover letter to Kathy_Adeyeye@dai.com and also copy Michael_Ojo@dai.comby 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.