Consultancy: Development of Knowledge Product (KP) at Youth Alive! Kenya (YAK)

Objective of the Assignment:

• The consultant will support Youth Alive! Kenya in compiling and producing youth-friendly infographic guides that demonstrate the importance of youth participation in fostering a healthy democracy. The guides will highlight various forms of participation, utilize existing digital resources, and leverage influencers to enhance dissemination.

Scope of Work:

• Literature review: Review and compile guides on how and when the youth can participate in democratic and development processes at both national and county levels referencing successful best practices in Kenya and across the globe.
• KP Development: Develop a knowledge product that is comprehensively informative, visually appealing, and easily understandable by youth while ensuring the content is aligned with the interests and behaviors of the target audience, utilizing digital platforms effectively.

Deliverables:

• The consultant will be expected to deliver a comprehensive, visually appealing, and easily understandable Knowledge Product (KP) containing insights on youth participation in key democratic processes.
• Timeline: The development and design of the knowledge product should be completed within 21 days, with regular weekly progress and milestone updates.

Qualifications:

•  Degree in Communications, Political Science, and Community Development from a recognized University.
•  Proven experience in developing educational or informational materials targeting youth.
•  Familiarity with youth engagement and democracy promotion issues is preferred.
• Reporting: The consultant will report to the SPARKe Project Lead at Youth Alive! Kenya.