Development of Iraq’s Youth Scorecard System, Consultant

Context:

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Iraq in collaboration with UNDP is currently supporting Government of Iraq to set up a mechanism to check, monitor and estimate progress on investment being made in young people, with the aim of enlisting political commitment for youth engagement in decision-making at local, regional, and national levels. This mechanism will entail establishment of a Youth Development Index/Youth Scorecard system. A major undertaking in establishing this system will involve selection of priority indicators for youth development through a consultative process and building capacities of government institutions to implement this system.

UNFPA is therefore seeking services of an individual consultant to support in the design and delivery of the youth scorecard system. The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Representative, with technical support and guidance from the Chief Technical Advisor.

Specific Tasks:

The consultant will:

1. Carry out desk review of the available literature/studies and data about youth in Iraq, available programs targeting youth, measures to track progress of youth programs, and youth scorecard systems currently available in other countries.
2. Conduct stakeholder consultations, key informant interviews, focus group discussions on the proposed scorecard system.
3. Conduct fieldwork in selected sites agreed with UNFPA and government.
4. Produce a youth scorecard document that addresses the following specific contents among others: 

• Basic theme of the balanced scorecard system and how the system can be used to improve the governmental entities performance.
• Measurement indicators that would be captured by the system
• How this system can be applied through different levels of government at central, regional and local levels
• Guidance and clear steps on implementation of the system
• Accountability mechanisms of government institutions at different levels to investment in youth

5. Present draft scorecard document to UNFPA management and government counterparts.
6. Prepare final document and make a final presentation to high level government officials and partners.
7. Conduct training of government officials at the central, regional and local levels on how to implement and utilize the system

Milestones

The estimated duration of the work is 3 months with the following timeline.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Should have a demonstratable experience in designing or contributing to scorecard systems, M&E tools, and public policy analysis and design.
2. A minimum of Master’s degree in data, public administrative, M&E, management or any other related field. A PhD degree would be an added advantage
3. Demonstrable experience in training and facilitation
4. Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic would be an added advantage.

Payment modality:

UNFPA will pay to the consultant on monthly basis as per agreement on submitting satisfactory work.

How to Apply:

Kindly forward your completed CV or P11 to the email address vacancy.iraq@unfpa.org indicating the Post Title in the e-mail's subject, before the deadline of 27 July 2023.