Objectives of the Assignment

Primary Objectives


Conduct comprehensive gender-responsive ecosystem mapping across the four target counties to identify employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young women and men
Perform detailed Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) analysis to understand systemic barriers and enablers for youth economic participation
Assess inclusive... entrepreneurship pathways and identify opportunities for young women-led businesses
Provide evidence-based recommendations for strategic interventions to enhance youth economic inclusion


Secondary Objectives


Conduct Financial Market Analysis to inform the design of a gender-responsive Challenge Fund
Identify key stakeholders and potential partners for youth economic empowerment initiatives
Develop actionable insights for policy recommendations at county and national levels
The consultancy will cover four counties in Kenya:


Coastal Region


Mombasa County
Kilifi County
Other Regions
Nairobi County
Kitui County


Education & Experience


Master's degree or higher in Economics, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or Entrepreneurship
Minimum 7-10 years of proven experience in labour market analysis, GESI studies, and youth economic empowerment
Demonstrable experience in conducting high-quality research and analysis at county level within Kenya
Strong command of both quantitative and qualitative research methods
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