Research Consultant at Siasa Place

Specific Objectives of the Endline Evaluation 

• Assess the current status and changes in youth participation in governance, and evaluate how responsive governance structures have become to youth needs compared to project start. 
• Evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of the legal and policy framework in Kakamega County in facilitating or constraining inclusive youth participation, and assess any shifts influenced by the project. 
• Assess the capacity and participation of ward-based youth groups, including gender responsiveness of governance systems, and identify remaining gaps and recommended strategies for sustainability. 
• Evaluate the extent to which social media has been integrated into governance processes, document how usage has evolved over the project period, and recommend strategies for strengthening digital civic engagement. 
• Assess the extent to which youth and county government activities are responsive to climate-related issues, and document changes attributed to project interventions. 

Profile of the Consultant  

• There are mandatory and desirable competencies of this;  

Mandatory;  

• Solid experience in mixed methods research including designing and conducting baseline surveys in youth and governance programmes. 
• Extensive experience working in the youth governance sector, especially in capacity enhancement and advocacy programmes.  
• Knowledge of and experience in working in the project county counties will be an added advantage.   
• Knowledge and understanding of devolution and county government systems in Kenya.  
• Proficiency in report writing skills in English language. 
• A degree in any of the following fields: public policy, monitoring and evaluation, project management, political science or in a related field is an added advantage.