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Rajasthan has 22.77million youth, which constitute 28.7% of the state’s population. With nearly one out of every three persons between the ages of 15 and 29, Rajasthan has an enviable youth population.The government of Rajasthan has decided to formulate Youth Policy to respond effectively to the needs of young people and place them at the center of State’s growth and development. In this regard, CECOEDECON with the technical and financial support of UNFPA proposes to provide support in drafting State Youth Policy. The policy will be based on identified priorities that include Skill development, entrepreneurship, inculcation of social values and participation of youth in governance. The specific tasks to be undertaken by the consultant are as following: Desk review by compiling data related to youth and related demographic information about the state. This should result into need analysis and development of profile of development situation of youth in the state. Analyze the data in reference to the state trends such as employability, career opportunities and other challenges including migration, lack of job options for youth. Conduct Literature review and compile information/database on similar policies/Strategic documents developed by other states. Use the learnings to create strategic framework for undertaking the work on youth policy work in Rajasthan. Identify key stakeholders including CSOs, youth, different departments and create a database or organizing a consultation for framing the key componentsof the policy Envisioning the implementation of youth policy and develop State Action Plan. Prepare a draft of the multi sectoral policy and its implementation guideline along with its monitoring framework. Visit the concern departments and stakeholders for coordination and consultations towards developing the Youth policy/Strategy Provide support in organizing consultation with key stakeholders and present the draft of policy. Collate the feedbacks from different agencies, departments and incorporate the same in the policy. Frame final draft of the policy after inclusion of all relevant suggestions of key stakeholders. Provide support the UNFPA team in developing the technical materials. Liaison and coordinate with different departments for drawing feedbacks and later to implement the policy directives. Support UNFPA and CECODEOCN in developing knowledge management products such as brochure, process documents, case studies etc Undertake visit to districts to organize, facilitate or participate in consultations. Any other work specified by CECODEON and UNFPA Qualification & Experience: 5-10 years of experience with Masters in Social Work/ Health Management/Hospital Management /Rural Management with at least 5 years’ experience in drafting policy (or related documents) Experience and or familiarity with the cultural, social and political landscape of youth in Rajasthan Relevant experience of working with Government Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good documentation skills (experience in drafting policy or similar documents is preferred) Good command on English & Hindi languages Good communication skills. Honorarium Commensurate with the qualification and experience of the candidate. The interested candidates are requested to share their expectations while applying.
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