The purpose of this role is to support UNICEF in leveraging this technology to support children and young people in social, behavioral change, legislative and policy, input, monitoring, and data, gathering, rapid communication in emergency context, supporting dissemination of commercial information in agriculture, increasing access to social services for the most ponderable, socializing health education and supporting the governments no corruption policy.

Amplify The Voice of Youth: The primary objective is to channel the collective wisdom and perspectives of young people into the decision and policy-making processes of the Sierra Leonean government across sectors and focusing on issues that adolescents and youth are concerned about. The consultancy aims to project manage the entire process around the collaboration of UNICEF, The United Nations’ Youth Thematic Team with the United Nations’ Youth Advisory Group to leverage cutting-edge UNICEF technologies, including U-Report, EMOJO, and the Internet of Good Things, to amplify the voices of youth in Sierra Leone.

By harnessing the power of U-Report, which allows for real-time data collection and feedback, the consultancy seeks to create a dynamic platform where adolescents and youth can express their concerns and aspirations. EMOJO’s emotional analysis capabilities will help gauge the sentiments behind adolescents and youth’s feedback, providing nuanced insights for more effective policy formulation. Additionally, the Internet of Good Things will serve as a valuable resource hub for showcasing and disseminating vital information and resources to youth.

Ultimately, this collaborative effort strives to accelerate prosperity in Sierra Leone by ensuring that the voices and ideas of its adolescent and youth population are integral to the nation’s governance and development strategies, (linking to ongoing policy discussions across sectors). Through technology-driven engagement, the consultancy aims to foster a more inclusive and responsive decision-making ecosystem, driving positive change and sustainable progress.

Specific Tasks:

UNICEF expects the U-Report specialist to oversee the implementation and management of various innovative digital platforms, including U-Report, YOMA, IoGT, and EMOJO, in Sierra Leone. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Innovation Specialist, the consultant will have the following key functions/accountabilities:

Strategic Planning, Coordination & Project Management:

Phase 1: Initial Stakeholder Engagement

Phase 2: Gathering Youth Voices

Phase 3: Deep Dive Focus Groups

Phase 4: Amplification through Mobile Journalism

Phase 5: Reporting and Presentation for Policy Review

Phase 6: Feedback and Policy Impact

Phase 7: Managing Multiple Campaigns