๐ Consultancy Opportunity: Youth, Peace & Security Trends in the Horn of Africa
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Deadline to Apply: July 28, 2025
๐ข Hiring Organization: American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
๐ Location: Remote (with possible fieldwork in Kenya)
๐ Target Countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda
๐ข About the Opportunity
AFSC seeks an experienced consultant or firm to conduct a strategic regional study focused on youth participation, peacebuilding, and democratic engagement across the Horn of Africa. This 30-day consultancy is part of the โTransforming Lives through Evidence-Based Advocacy and Campaigning for Peaceful Changeโ initiative (2024โ2026), run in partnership with the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC).
This role is ideal for political analysts, researchers, peacebuilding practitioners, or governance experts with regional experience and a passion for empowering youth voices.
๐ Key Focus Areas
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Current Peace and Security Trends in the Horn of Africa (2022โ2025)
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Youth Agency & UNSCR 2250: Role of youth in peacebuilding and democratic processes
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Technology & Digital Activism: Leveraging tech for youth-led civic engagement
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Case Study โ Kenya 2024 Gen Z Uprising: Lessons learned and regional implications
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Policy Recommendations for inclusive governance and sustainable peace
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Objectives
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Assess conflict trends, election risks (2026โ2027), and triggers of instability in the region
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Identify enablers/barriers to youth participation in political and peacebuilding spaces
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Evaluate how digital tools support or limit youth activism
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Deliver actionable recommendations for youth-inclusive peacebuilding strategies
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Produce a Kenya-focused case study to inform policy in the Horn of Africa
๐ Key Deliverables
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Full analytical report on youth and peace trends across 8 IGAD countries
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Kenya case study (2024 youth uprising)
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Policy briefs and advocacy strategies targeting national, regional, and global actors
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Recommendations on digital inclusion, misinformation, and civic space protection
๐ Timeline & Duration
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Start Date: August 2025
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Duration: 30 consultancy days
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Activities include: inception, data collection, analysis, reporting, stakeholder validation
๐ Required Qualifications
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Postgraduate degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, or related fields
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7+ years of experience in conflict analysis, peacebuilding, or governance
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Extensive knowledge of the Horn of Africaโs political and civic landscape
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Proven track record working with youth-led civic movements and advocacy
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Deep understanding of digital activism and barriers to online participation
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Experience producing high-impact, policy-relevant studies and case reports
๐ง Required Skills
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Geopolitical risk analysis & conflict mapping
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Stakeholder engagement & systems thinking
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Strategic writing & policy development
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Familiarity with digital tools used for youth mobilization
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Ability to deliver under pressure and tight deadlines
๐ฌ Application Instructions
Interested individuals or consulting firms should submit:
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A technical proposal outlining methodology, relevant experience, and approach
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A financial proposal covering the full 30-day consultancy
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Timeline & availability
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Three (3) references
๐ง Email applications to: salamahubprogram@afsc.org
๐๏ธ Deadline: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EAT
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