Consultancy Title: Call for Individual Consultant: Baseline Evaluation – “Promoting Youth Inclusion in Governance and Decision-Making Project
Organisation: Restless Development Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Restless Development Uganda is an agency for youth-led development that supports Young People to demand and deliver a just and sustainable world for all. The agency strives to ensure that Young People have a voice, education and livelihood, sexual rights, and are at the forefront of promoting climate justice. Restless Development has been working with Young People since 1985 and its work is led by thousands of Young People every year. The agency listens to Young People, involves Young People in leading its work, and together helps Young People make lasting change in their communities and countries. Find out more here: www.restlessdevelopment.org
Consultancy Overview
Assignment: Baseline Evaluation – Promoting Youth Inclusion in Governance and Decision-Making
Location: Karamoja Region, Uganda (Kotido, Napak, Moroto, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit, Abim), and selected national-level stakeholders
Type of Study: Baseline Study
Project Duration: April 2025 – December 2027.
Assignment Duration: Approximately 42 working days.
Start/End Dates: 1st July – 1st September 2025.
Project Background
In partnership with Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) and Karamoja Youth Effort to Save the Environment (KAYESE), Restless Development is implementing a 3-year project to enhance youth inclusion in governance and decision-making processes in Uganda, especially in the Karamoja region. The project focuses on building youth civic competence and strengthening institutional responsiveness to youth voices.
Purpose of the Baseline Evaluation
The baseline study aims to establish benchmarks for project indicators, assess youth inclusion in governance, identify barriers, and evaluate stakeholder capacities. The findings will inform implementation, adaptive programming, and refinement of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework.
Scope and Methodology
Key Focus Areas:
- Youth civic competence
- Participation in governance
- Institutional responsiveness
- Barriers to youth inclusion Target Groups:
- Youth (15-30), especially marginalized groups
- Local leaders, officials, elders
- Civil society and media actors
- National-level governance stakeholders Methodology:
The consultant will propose and implement a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, KIIs, and FGDs, ensuring methodological rigor and replicability.
Key Deliverables.
- Inception Report – Study design, methodology, tools, risk assessment
- Draft Baseline Report – Initial analysis with recommendations
- Final Baseline Report – Comprehensive findings and annexes
- Abridged Report – 3-page summary
- Dissemination Workshop – Presentation of key findings
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- PhD or MSc in Public Policy, Governance, M&E, or related fields
- At least 5 years in MEL, governance, or youth-focused evaluations
- Proven experience in baseline evaluations in Uganda/Karamoja
- Expertise in mixed-methods research and outcome harvesting
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and presentation
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Karamoja language is an asset
Technical Skills:
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills
- Proficient in statistical tools and qualitative analysis
- Familiar with youth inclusion, civic engagement, and governance frameworks
How to Apply:
To Apply: Send the following documents to [email protected] with the subject line: “Youth Inclusion in Governance Baseline Evaluation”
Click here for full details of the Terms of Reference for the consultancy opportunity.
Required Documents:
- Cover letter (expression of interest).
- Technical proposal (approach, methodology, team, workplan).
- Financial proposal (detailed costing).
- CV(s) and references.
- Two recent evaluation reports (plus proof of work/contract).
Deadline: Monday, 16th June 2025 at 5:00 PM (EAT)
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