TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTANT: YOUTH LIVELIHOODS
JANUARY - APRIL 2012
Overall Restless Development has been undergoing a period of significant change especially with
context regards to key strategic commitments being taken on by the organization. Among the key
considerations included in this period of change are:
o Recently signed off on a new five-year Global Strategy and Global Logframe with
commitment to very tangible outputs across all three organizational goals and five
approaches.
o New PPA contract with DFID, in consortium with War Child UK and Youth Business
International, including hard and fast high level output and outcome commitments to
DFID
o A re-structuring of the Programme Quality Directorate to allow Restless
Development to increase its capacity in the short and longer term to better meet
these commitments.
Restless Development has been delivering a range of livelihood-focused programmes over
the past 10 years, particularly engaging young people in agriculture. With its new global
strategy, the organization is looking to further develop this work and expand it to new
countries of operation.
As a result, we are looking for a short term Consultant to conduct initial analysis into the
potential for scale up and expansion in this core area of business.
Scope of Work In light of the context above, this terms of reference is for a full-time, four month Consultant
to conduct an assessment and visioning process with three Restless Development country
programmes as described below.
Uganda (5 Context: Restless Development Uganda has been delivering livelihoods-related
weeks) programmes for the past 10 years and are currently delivering and developing programmes
around the following indicators:
% of the total government allocated for youth livelihoods development
% of young people reporting receiving skills, information or resources from specialist
livelihoods partners
% of young people reporting an increase in their household income in the last year
% of young people reporting practicing skill gains for their livelihood development
Examples of programmes currently being delivered include rural youth agriculture
programme; a rural vocational skills development programme, based on a Uganda Ministry
of Education model; a career development programme with ex-volunteers; research into the
'lifestyle and livelihoods of Karamajong youth' through action research (in partnership with
the Pastoralist Communication Initiative (PCI) and Institute of Development Studies (IDS).
Consultancy process: The consultant will take the following steps
Review of documents related to livelihoods work to date (Programme Quality
compendium, proposals, evaluations etc)
Meetings with key informants (management team, programme staff and beneficiaries)
Desk-based analysis of market opportunities
Visioning process to explore development of livelihoods work over 3-4 years.
Deliverables: Report describing current status of livelihoods programming, based around
SWOT analysis format, recommended options for developing livelihoods programming over
3-4 years; recommendations of actions required to realise that vision including development
of organizational capacity (people, partnerships, resources).
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Tanzania (4 Context: There are a number of pilot programmes being run in Tanzania focused on the
weeks) following indicators related to youth livelihoods:
% young people employed or setting up a business who are able to contribute to
household income
# of independently registered youth camps establised in Tanzania with organisational
systems and sustainable sources of income*
% of young women (and/or other hard to reach groups) entering desired careers or
businesses within three years of support
Examples of activities within these pilots include: Capacity building of youth organisations
(Youth Camps) as registered youth enterprises or organisations; Research on the barriers
affecting young women’s entry into employment, higher education and achieving their career
ambitions leading to position papers; A career and business development project focused on
young women.
Consultancy process: Same as above, related to the Tanzania context
Deliverables: Same as above (separate report for Tanzania)
Zimbabwe (4 Context: Restless Development Zimbabwe are working towards creating an enabling
weeks) environment for young people to create employment within their communities. The two
outcome indicators in their national strategy are concerned with the:
% young people in target communities employed or setting up a business who are
making a contribution to household income
% of young people in target communities receiving financial and material resources
from private and public institution
Programme activities currently focus on enterprise development, income generating projects,
career guidance and counselling and engagement of other stakeholders, including lobbying
government to provide adequate resources and opportunities for youth economic
development.
Consultancy process: Same as above, related to the Zimbabwe context
Deliverables: Same as above (separate report for Zimbabwe)
Wrap up (2 Finalisation of reports
weeks) Collation of good practice resources identified
Presentation to representatives of the Programme Quality Directorate and the Senior
Management Team
Deliverables (in addition to reports above): Presentation that can be circulated to other
Country Programmes; Document summarizing good practice resources identified
Qualifications Essential:
and MA or MSc in development or subject directly related to this role, or equivalent expertise.
Experience Expertise – and substantial practical experience in developing countries – in
agricultural/pastoral livelihoods, vocational training development, micro-finance, food
security enhancement, livelihoods-related cooperatives, cash transfers,
Ability to analyse, summarise and synthesise learning and evidence and produce high
quality written outputs suitable for publication
Knowledge of relevant international strategies and frameworks related to youth
livelihoods and poverty alleviation
Understanding of the role of the private sector in development and poverty reduction.
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in English
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Desired:
Household economic analysis, socio-economic cost benefit analysis or other relevant
development specific training.
Policy level experience related to livelihood development
Experience in youth development in Africa and Asia
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the role of young people in
international development and wants to be part of a rapidly growing organisation. You will
need to be creative and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal, presentation and writing
skills. Restless Development is a hard-working and youthful organisation, so you will have
both a sense of humor and a strong work ethic, as well as be able to uphold our values
personally.
Coordination The Consultant will report directly to the Senior Manager for Programme Quality.
of Activities
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Timeline The Consultant will begin work full-time on January 9th 2012 and conclude duties on 31
April 2012.
Consulting fee £10,000 total fee (gross)
Property Restless Development will retain all property rights to new documents, descriptions, data,
Rights reports, videos, music and graphics produced under or pursuant to this agreement.
Termination Either party without cause may terminate this agreement by thirty (30) days written notice to
Clause the other party. The Consultant will return all Restless Development property, intellectual or
otherwise and pay any outstanding dues to the Charity.
Authorized The signatures below confirm that each party has read the professional services agreement
Signatures and accepts the terms described herein.
XXXXX Robyn Munford
Director of Programme Quality
Restless Development
November 2011 November 2011
Date Date
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