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Tenders are invited for Consultancy for Youth Protection Needs Assessment Scope of work and deliverables: a. Conduct a desk review of the Global Program Theory of Change, Global Humanitarian Program, Youth in Crisis in crisis plan for 2025, and AAP four-year plan for Youth in Crisis. b. Review and analyze existing relevant reports and data and identify the gaps in the protection services provided by humanitarian organizations for young people to the vulnerable affected young people.. c. Develop a robust methodology combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to assessing the psychological and protection needs of youth. d. Design and utilize data collection tools, such as surveys, focus group discussion guides, key informant interview templates, and particularly exercises tailored to young people, including vulnerable affected young people (e.g., young women, displaced youth, and multi-vulnerable young people). e. Analyze the collected data to identify gaps in psychosocial support (e.g., access to mental health services, trauma counseling, and access essential protection information,etc) and protection services provided by UN agencies (e.g., safety from violence, exploitation, or abuse) for young people. f. Highlight disparities in service provision, particularly for multi vulnerable young people, and assess how humanitarian architecture addresses or fails to meet these needs. g. Submit a comprehensive report covering the assessment process, including methodology, findings, workshop outcomes, and recommendations for addressing identified gaps. 4. Duration and working schedule: The assignment shall be conducted between 13th April- 13th of June,2025. The specific level of effort for the firm / consultant will be based on the agreed workplan that will be finalized with the contract. 5. Reporting Requirements: The consultant/firm is required to provide all document proving the conduction of all deliverables stipulated in section 3, in addition to submitting an overall assignment report that should be written in English, in an easily understandable language, conclusions should be clear, logical, defensible and reflect clearly from consultations with stakeholders. 6. Qualifications of consultant/firm Education: University Degree (Bachelor or equivalent) or Graduate Degree (MA or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related fields. Minimum seven years of relevant experience in increasingly responsible positions, including management of large/complex projects, youth programming and capacity building positions. Proven experience in conducting similar assignments, providing a sample of previous work is essential. Knowledge of government processes and procedures in relation humanitarian actor organizations bylaws. Excellent research and analytical skills. In depth knowledge and experience in using participatory approaches and methods. Proven ability to organize and facilitate events with big number of people. 7. Application process Consultants/firms that meet the requirements should submit expression of interest, which should include the following: Cover letter including the consultants/firms suitability for the assignment and current contact information, include 1-2 samples of previous similar work. Technical offer: detailed response to TORs, with specific focus addressing the purpose and objectives of the assignment, methodology to be used and key selection criteria (max. 5 pages) Financial offer: detailed budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and initial work plan. 8. Prerequisites for accepting financial offers Prices are inclusive of value added tax for establishments officially registered with the Ministry of Finance; while for individuals and non-profit institutions, the offered prices will be subject to a 5% deduction for income tax. Applicants must submit a valid deduction from source certificate along with the offer. Prices are to be submitted in USD and are valid for 30 days starting from the applications closing date. The quotation must be detailed and based on the work mechanism proposed by the consultant/firm. The quotation Opening Committee is not bound by the lowest prices. All offers must be submitted no later than 7th of April,2025 to aapalestine.proc@actionaid.org Tender Link : https://www.jobs.ps/en/tenders
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