Youth Specialist – Zambia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Youth Specialist for a monitoring evaluation consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Zambia.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a technical proposal for an upcoming monitoring and evaluation assignment funded by UNDP in Zambia. We are seeking a dedicated Youth Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team of experts. This consultancy will focus on assessing and evaluating youth-focused interventions within the country, ensuring that development initiatives effectively reach their target demographics and achieve sustainable impact.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing evaluation methodologies, analyzing data related to youth empowerment, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance future programming. This position requires a deep understanding of youth development dynamics in Zambia and proven expertise in monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Join us in delivering high-impact insights for international development cooperation.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Evaluate the overall performance, relevance, and impact of youth-focused development interventions in Zambia.
• Assess the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation systems in capturing youth-related indicators and outcomes.
• Identify key bottlenecks, lessons learned, and best practices in youth empowerment programming.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to improve the design and implementation of future UNDP initiatives.

Scope of work

• Review existing documentation, program reports, and monitoring data related to youth interventions.
• Design and implement participatory evaluation methodologies involving young stakeholders and local partners.
• Conduct field visits, interviews, and focus group discussions across selected regions in Zambia.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to measure outcomes against established targets.
• Draft comprehensive evaluation reports highlighting findings, conclusions, and strategic recommendations.

Your role as Youth Specialist

• Lead the youth-focused components of the monitoring and evaluation assignment in close collaboration with the team leader.
• Develop specialized data collection tools and instruments tailored to youth development indicators.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and interviews with youth beneficiaries and institutional partners.
• Analyze data and synthesize findings specifically pertaining to youth employment, education, and social inclusion.
• Contribute high-quality thematic inputs to the draft and final evaluation reports.
• Ensure gender equality and social inclusion principles are mainstreamed throughout the evaluation process.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Youth Development, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in youth development programming and evaluating youth-focused interventions
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on monitoring and evaluation assignments in Zambia or the wider region.
• Established track record of engaging youth networks and marginalized groups in participatory assessments.

An experienced Youth Specialist with a strong background in monitoring and evaluation, deep knowledge of youth programming in Zambia, and a commitment to delivering evidence-based insights for international development.

Assignment details

• Location: Zambia
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Monitoring evaluation
• Estimated duration: 2 months
• Expected input: Up to 25 working days
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNDP-financed project in Zambia.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.