Research on Youth Activism at the Kenyan Coast Job at The Oslo Center

Objectives of the study
The main objective of the study is to analyze the level of youth activism in coastal region of Kenya to understand the milestones, challenges, and opportunities for the youth.
The Study will seek to determine the following: -
a. To interrogate the level of youth activism in the coastal region with a focus on Kwale and Lamu counties.
b. To review the milestones on youth participation and engagements in governance processes.
c. To harvest current trends on youth activism in Kwale and Lamu Counties.
d. To assess the position of female youth in Kwale and Lamu counties.
e. Provide key recommendations for both short-term and long-term strategies towards advancing youth activism in the coastal region.

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Scope of work
The consultancy will provide a broad analysis of youth activeness and engagement in the six counties in coastal region and a keen focus on Kwale and Lamu counties. The research should highlight the role of youth assemblies’ program in strengthening the capacity and abilities of the youth to engage and participate in governance processes.

Study Methodology
The study will adopt a mixed research approach to collect and analyze data from both primary and secondary sources. The methodology will be participatory, engaging different stakeholders in meaningful and appropriate ways to ensure inclusion, reflecting on and respecting stakeholder diversity (especially gender, age, special interests’ groups) as a minimum.

Expected Deliverables
The Research Consultant is expected to produce the following.
a. Research and methodology proposal
b. Research tools including questionnaires and interview guides.
c. Data set including the database of the participants to be included in the study
d. Draft report with research findings and recommendations.
e. Final report

Timelines
The research is expected to begin in December and take about 10 days from the date of signing the contract.

Qualifications and attributes required
Individuals interested in this assignment must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Political science, Law, public administration, or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in conducting research in the field of democracy, human rights, and youth.
• Extensive experience in conducting youth action research.
• Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis, ability to organize and moderate focus group discussions.
• Ability to establish priorities, and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work.
• Good inter-personal skills, ability to work in a consultative and collaborative manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships in a political environment
• Proven ability to adapt the research plan to challenges and opportunities emerging during the research

How to apply
Qualified candidates are requested to a technical proposal not more than 3 Pages including the methodology for the research assignment and financial proposal. Application letter and resumes for key person that will be involved in the study.
Application should be sent to ock@oslocenter.no on or before 19th December 2022. Kindly indicate Youth Activism at the Kenya’s Coast on the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.