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Review of the Implementation of the African Youth Charter and Development of a Youth Engagement Toolkit and Roadmap for the AYC
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African Union
Remote (global)- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Deadline: 03/09/2024
- Location: Remote (global)
Background
The African Youth Charter (AYC), adopted in 2006, is a cornerstone document for youth empowerment and development across Africa. As its 20th anniversary approaches in 2026, there is a need to assess its impact, relevance, and areas for improvement. The African Union Commission (AUC) seeks to engage a consultant to develop a comprehensive report on the AYC's implementation, youth engagement toolkit, and roadmap in line with the "AYC@20: Reflect, Reimagine, Revitalize" campaign.
Scope of Work
Tasks
Conduct a comprehensive review of AYC implementation across African Union member states, including:
• Analysis of national youth policies and their alignment with the AYC
• Assessment of youth participation mechanisms in governance and decision-making
• Evaluation of progress on key areas outlined in the Charter (e.g., education, entrepreneurship, engagement, employment, and health and wellbeing)
Design a youth engagement toolkit including:
• Methodologies for inclusive youth consultations (online and offline)
• Approaches for engaging marginalized youth groups.
• Strategies for incorporating youth input into potential Charter amendments.
Develop a roadmap for the AYC review process, outlining:
• Key milestones and timelines aligned with the AYC@20 campaign activities.
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
• Resource requirements and potential funding sources
Research and document best practices in youth engagement, leveraging on the AU’s youth organisation database and others.
Deliverables
• Study and report on the state of implementation of the African Youth Charter since its adoption
• Continental Youth Engagement toolkit.
• Roadmap for AYC@20 campaign outlining the review process.
• Executive summary and presentation of key findings and recommendations
Qualifications and Experience:
The consultant should have the following qualifications and experience:
● Advanced degree in social sciences, public policy, or related field.
● Minimum 7 years of experience in youth development, policy analysis, or related areas
● Demonstrated knowledge of African youth issues and the African Union system
● Strong research and analytical skills
● Excellent in Communications, Community Development, Youth Engagement
● Experience in developing Continental strategies, toolkits (on Youth Engagement) required
● Proficiency in data collection, integration, and management, with experience working with large datasets from various sources.
● Excellent writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to transalte complex data into actionable insights (knowledge of French or Arabic is an advantage)
● Experience in designing participatory processes and youth engagement strategies.
● Experience in monitoring and evaluation frameworks, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
The African Youth Charter (AYC), adopted in 2006, is a cornerstone document for youth empowerment and development across Africa. As its 20th anniversary approaches in 2026, there is a need to assess its impact, relevance, and areas for improvement. The African Union Commission (AUC) seeks to engage a consultant to develop a comprehensive report on the AYC's implementation, youth engagement toolkit, and roadmap in line with the "AYC@20: Reflect, Reimagine, Revitalize" campaign.
Scope of Work
Tasks
Conduct a comprehensive review of AYC implementation across African Union member states, including:
• Analysis of national youth policies and their alignment with the AYC
• Assessment of youth participation mechanisms in governance and decision-making
• Evaluation of progress on key areas outlined in the Charter (e.g., education, entrepreneurship, engagement, employment, and health and wellbeing)
Design a youth engagement toolkit including:
• Methodologies for inclusive youth consultations (online and offline)
• Approaches for engaging marginalized youth groups.
• Strategies for incorporating youth input into potential Charter amendments.
Develop a roadmap for the AYC review process, outlining:
• Key milestones and timelines aligned with the AYC@20 campaign activities.
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
• Resource requirements and potential funding sources
Research and document best practices in youth engagement, leveraging on the AU’s youth organisation database and others.
Deliverables
• Study and report on the state of implementation of the African Youth Charter since its adoption
• Continental Youth Engagement toolkit.
• Roadmap for AYC@20 campaign outlining the review process.
• Executive summary and presentation of key findings and recommendations
Qualifications and Experience:
The consultant should have the following qualifications and experience:
● Advanced degree in social sciences, public policy, or related field.
● Minimum 7 years of experience in youth development, policy analysis, or related areas
● Demonstrated knowledge of African youth issues and the African Union system
● Strong research and analytical skills
● Excellent in Communications, Community Development, Youth Engagement
● Experience in developing Continental strategies, toolkits (on Youth Engagement) required
● Proficiency in data collection, integration, and management, with experience working with large datasets from various sources.
● Excellent writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to transalte complex data into actionable insights (knowledge of French or Arabic is an advantage)
● Experience in designing participatory processes and youth engagement strategies.
● Experience in monitoring and evaluation frameworks, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
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