NATIONAL CONSULTANT: Provincial Youth Policy Review and Development, Nepal

The consultant will provide specialized technical support to the Ministry of Social Development to review and finalize the Provincial Youth Policy in Nepal, ensuring alignment with national policies and youth needs. The role involves facilitating stakeholder consultations and integrating feedback to produce a cohesive policy document aligned with the ICPD30+ agenda.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a desk review of the initial draft of the Provincial Youth Policy in reference to the National Youth Policy 2082, Second Periodic Plan of Sudurpaschim Province, Recommendations of Youth Mock Parliament’s participants, and the federal and provincial government’s policy priorities related to youth.
• Apply LNOB (Leaving No One Behind) principles throughout the policy review process.
• Prepare a list of policy gaps at the provincial level in relation to youth empowerment and engagement.
• Prepare a detailed presentation including proposed policy measures to include in the proposed provincial youth policy.
• Design the methodology and tools for the consultation workshops.
• Facilitate two comprehensive consultation workshops with key provincial stakeholders.
• Close engagement with the MoSD officials in the policy drafting and the policy dialogue.
• Coordinate with the Provincial Youth Council (PYC) to capture youth-led insights.
• Gather substantive inputs from young leaders and civil society organizations working on the youth agenda.
• Engage with the Sudurpashchim Youth Think Tank to ensure active participation of young leaders.
• Ensure horizontal coordination among different sectoral ministries during the consultation process.
• Systematically capture and document all feedback, comments, and suggestions from the stakeholder’s consultation.
• Incorporate key recommendations and suggestions received from youth and other stakeholders into the revised draft.
• Align the policy feedback with the ICPD30+ agenda and national commitments.
• Share progress updates and interim findings with the MoSD and the UNFPA Provincial Office, Dhangadhi.
• Prepare a final draft of youth policy in close consultation and collaboration with Youth Focal Point and Legal Section of MoSD ensuring the final document is technically sound, cohesive, and ready for official submission.
• Develop a final knowledge transfer note at the end of the contract period.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public policy, law, social science, gender, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in supporting governments at federal or provincial levels in formulating policies and laws.
• Demonstrated expertise in youth empowerment, SRHR, and gender equality frameworks within the context of Nepal.
• Proven track record of facilitating high-level policy dialogues and stakeholder workshops.
• Good understanding of the Nepal Government’s gender equality-related policies, laws, and policy-making processes, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant Government partners and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of UNFPA's mandate and the UN human-rights-based approach to programming.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex stakeholder feedback into cohesive policy language.
• High level of integrity and commitment to UN values.
• Proficient in application of computer/office software packages (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point etc).
• Experience in office management and documentation.
• Willingness to travel in remote areas and function in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in English and Nepali is required. Working knowledge of another UN language or a local language is an asset.

Skills

• Public Policy Formulation
• Legal Framework
• Youth Empowerment
• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• International Gender Equality Frameworks
• Policy Dialogue
• Stakeholder Workshop Facilitation
• Government Policy Analysis
• UN Human Rights-Based Programming
• Policy Analysis and Synthesis
• Office Software Proficiency
• Office Management
• Documentation
• Adaptability in Multicultural Environment
• English Language Proficiency
• Nepali Proficiency

Languages

English, Nepali