The Position: 
< Purpose of consultancy:  
This consultancy aims to empower youth leaders from youth network associations from various regions and communities of Guinea-Bissau with the skills and knowledge required to lead their communities effectively and develop sustainable business ventures.In addition, the consultancy aims to equip UNFPA interns and fellows with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively engage in leadership roles and actively participate in organizational and community-based initiatives. 
 
Background 
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: (i) ending preventable maternal deaths, (ii) ending unmet need for family planning, and (iii) ending gender-based violence, including harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and child marriage towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. 
 
The UNFPA’s strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. 
 
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. 
 
The youth and youth institutions play a fundamental role in youth involvement and participatory decision-making. Acquiring leadership skills is essential in order to boost the involvement of young people in decision-making and also to make their organizations more efficient in their actions. A series of training activities, exchanges of experiences and coaching in different youth spaces (\"summer camps\") are therefore proposed. 
 
The UNFPA country office in Guinea-Bissau is looking for a national consultant to carry out a series of training courses on leadership, entrepreneurship and provide training to the beneficiaries of the internship programme.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Scope of work: 
(Description of services, activities, or outputs)   
Objective of the assignment/Output of the Consultancy 
 
Objectives 
Leadership Training: 
: 
To develop leadership skills among youth leaders. To promote collaboration and networking among youth from different regions and communities. To enhance the capacity of youth leaders to address community challenges and lead development initiatives. To promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration among youth leaders from different regions and communities of Guinea-Bissau. To instill values of integrity, accountability, inclusivity, and civic responsibility among participants. To provide participants with tools and strategies for effective community engagement, problem-solving, and decision-making   
 
Entrepreneurship and Business Development Training: 
To provide selected youth leaders with the knowledge and skill needed to start and manage successful business support the creation of viable business plans To offer coaching and resources for youth to apply for grants/funds and launch business Collaborate with the team on the organization and public launch of the entrepreneurship competition Support the programme team in the selection process of potential training beneficiaries Prepare the manual and other training support documents Animate training Collaborate with the programme team in the process of selection of beneficiaries of financial support Support in the process of procurement of financing kits Support the beneficiaries of financial support in the implementation of their business plans 
 
Interns and Fellows: 
develop and implement a training program on leadership and youth participation tailored to the needs of UNFA interns and fellows. To equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead and engage in youth participation initiatives To foster a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of leadership and youth engagement in the context of UNFPA’s work. Ensure the application of the internship plan. Elaborate a monitoring and evaluation form of the intern's performance. 
 
 
 Duration and working schedule: The duration of the assignment will be 3 months, with a start date asap in August 2024. Place where services are to be delivered: This assignment will be home-based, with field missions to different regions of Guinea-Bissau Deliverables   
Scope of the work and Key deliverables 
The consultant will be responsible for designing and delivering two interconnected training programs: Leadership Training and Entrepreneurship & Business Development Training. 
 
Leadership Training 
Key Deliverables: 
 
1.Training Curriculum: 
Develop a comprehensive leadership training curriculum tailored to the needs of youth in Bissau.  Incorporate modules on self-awareness, communication, team building, conflict resolution, and community engagement. 
2. Training Sessions 
 Conduct interactive training sessions for approximately [70] youth leaders over [14] days. Use a variety of teaching methods including workshops, group activities, role-playing, and case studies. 
3. Resource Materials: 
 Provide training materials, handouts, and toolkits for participants.  Create a leadership handbook summarizing key concepts and practices. 
 
4. Assessment and Feedback: 
Develop pre- and post-training assessments to measure the progress and impact of the training.  Gather feedback from participants to evaluate the effectiveness of the training and suggest improvements. 
 
Entrepreneurship and Business Development Training 
Key Deliverables: 
 
1. Selection Criteria 
Develop and implement a transparent selection process to identify youth leaders who have successfully completed the leadership training and are eligible for the entrepreneurship training. 
 
2.Training Curriculum: 
 Design an entrepreneurship training curriculum that covers business planning, market research, financial management, marketing, and legal considerations. 
3. Training Sessions: 
Conduct in-depth training sessions for selected youth leaders over [number] days. Employ practical exercises, case studies, and guest lectures from successful entrepreneurs. 
4. Business Plan Development: 
 
Guide participants through the process of creating detailed business plans. Provide templates and examples of successful business plans. 
 
5. Coaching and Mentoring: 
Offer one-on-one coaching to help participants refine their business ideas and plans. Facilitate access to mentors and business advisors. Provide training on proposal writing and fund management. 
 
6.Grant Application Support: 
 Assist participants in identifying and applying for grants and funding opportunities. 
7. Follow-Up Support: 
Establish a follow-up mechanism to monitor the progress of participants' business ventures. Organize periodic check-ins and additional coaching sessions as needed. 
 Interns and Fellows 
Develop a comprehensive curriculum that includes modules on leadership, youth participation, and related topics. Create training materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.  Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):  
 Deliverables   
Delivery Date 
  
Leadership Training: 
 
Develop a comprehensive leadership training curriculum tailored to the needs of youth in Bissau.     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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Conduct interactive training sessions for approximately 100 youth leaders over [14] days. 
Provide training materials, handouts, and toolkits for participants. 
Create a leadership handbook summarizing key concepts and practices. 
 
Develop pre- and post-training assessments to measure the progress and impact of the training. 
 
  
25th September 
  
Entrepreneurship and Business Development Training 
 
Develop and implement a transparent selection process to identify youth leaders who have successfully completed the leadership training and are eligible for the entrepreneurship training. 
 
Design an entrepreneurship training curriculum that covers business planning, market research, financial management, marketing, and legal considerations. 
 
Conduct in-depth training sessions for selected youth leaders over [number] days. 
 
Employ practical exercises, case studies, and guest lectures from successful entrepreneurs. 
Guide participants through the process of creating detailed business plans. 
Provide templates and examples of successful business plans. 
 
Provide training on proposal writing and fund management. 
 
Offer one-on-one coaching to help participants refine their business ideas and plans. 
Assist participants in identifying and applying for grants and funding opportunities. 
Establish a follow-up mechanism to monitor the progress of participants' business ventures 
 
 20th October   
Interns and Fellows 
 
Develop a comprehensive curriculum that includes modules on leadership, youth participation, and related topics. 
Create training materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities. 
 25 November  
 Payment Schedule   
 Deliverables Payment method Leadership Training  
40% 
 Entrepreneurship and Business Development Training 40% Interns and Fellows 20% 
 
All deliverables must be approved and validated by the UNFPA Assistant Representative before any payment is done.  
  
Supervisory arrangements:   The consultant will work under the direction of the UNFPA Assistant Representative, with direct supervision from the Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health and Demographic Dividend Programme Analyst.  
Application Process 
  
Interested consultants are invited to submit the following documents: 
Technical Proposal: 
Understanding of the assignment. 
Detailed methodology and approach. 
Work plan and timeline. 
Financial Proposal: 
 Detailed budget including consultancy fees, travel, and other expenses. 
 
 Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:  
Academic qualification: 
Advanced University Degree Master's degree or equivalent in economics, Business Administration, sociology, Law,psychology, statistics or related degree. 
 
Work experience: 
A minimum of 4 years with a Master’s degree or 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree of relevant progressive experience in leadership, field of youth development, participation and empowerment including gender. Proven experience in designing and delivering leadership and entrepreneurship training programs. 
 
 
Technical skills and knowledge: 
Strong knowledge of Guinea Bissau's youth ecosystem;  Previous working experiences with youth institutions, government or international organizations is an advantage Strong understanding of the socio-economic context of Guinea-Bissau and the specific challenges faced by youth. Excellent facilitation, communication, and mentoring skills. Ability to develop comprehensive training materials and assessment tools. Strong knowledge of UNFPA mandate on youth development is an advantage; Ability to work effectively with youth from different culture and background; 
 
Competencies:  
Demonstrated work in the field of youth training and coaching; 
experience in capacity building, training planning and preparation of training reports;  
Good written and oral communication skills. Open, willing, and able to interact with different stakeholders. 
 
Languages:  
Fluency in Portuguese is required. Excellent command of written and spoken English or French is an advantage.  Evaluation Process and methods  According to UNFPA rules, the selection process may involve one or several tools including an assessment of submitted documents, written test, and a competency based interview.  
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