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National Consultant to support the Evaluation of the "Enhancing Social Cohesion through Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Marginalized Youth in Liberia (A-YEP) Project | HireLiberia

UNFPA · apply by Nov 14, 2026

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Job Description The Position: Liberia's post-conflict dynamics continue to present structural vulnerabilities. Two decades after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, a significant segment of the population-particularly marginalized and "at-risk" youth-remains alienated from economic opportunities, decision-making processes, and essential social services. The proliferation of substance abuse has emerged as a major driver of community tension and human rights violations. Approximately 20% of Liberian youth regularly use illicit drugs or controlled substances, exposing them to stigmatization, police brutality, and exploitation by political actors. To address these challenges, the Government of Liberia, in collaboration with the United Nations System, launched the ten-year At-Risk Youth Empowerment Programme (A-YEP)that has since evolved into the National Drug and Substance Abuse Programme (NADSAP). As part of this broader initiative, in 2023 the UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) approved a joint project titled "Enhancing Social Cohesion through Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Marginalized Youth in Liberia". Jointly implemented by UNFPA, UNICEF, and WHO in collaboration with government ministries, local authorities, civil society organizations, and community structures. The project contributes to national peacebuilding priorities and supports implementation of the National Drug and Substance Abuse Programme (NADSAP). Advertisement The project focuses on Montserrado and Grand Bassa Counties and employs an institutionalized, multi-pronged approach across three primary PBF-funded outcomes: Outcome 1 : Enhanced social cohesion and peaceful coexistence of marginalized youth and communities. Outcome 2: Strengthened accountability by national and sub-national institutions in addressing the major needs of marginalized youth. Outcome 3 : Increased access to and utilization of drug addiction treatment, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services. With the project reaching its planned 40-month operational window and ending on 28 December 2026, an independent final evaluation is required to evaluate overall performance, capture peacebuilding achievements, document key learnings, and inform future youth empowerment programming in Liberia. The international consultant will lead the evaluation while working with a national consultant to jointly achieve the evaluation deliverables. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization's response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. Advertisement In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results Purpose and objectives of the consultancy: The overall objective of this consultancy is to conduct a rigorous, independent end-of-project evaluation to assess the extent to which the project achieved its intended objectives and targets. The evaluation will measure changes against established baseline values and targets, evaluate the effectiveness of the joint UN agency modality, measure shifts in community perceptions and peace dynamics, and provide evidence-based recommendations for scaling up under the National Drug and Substance Abuse Programme (NADSAP). Scope of work: (Description of services, activities, or outputs) The evaluation will be conducted in Montserrado and Grand Bassa Counties. The targeted respondents of the evaluation include the marginalized young men and women (including the active drug users, former drug users, marginalised youths recovering from substance use, rehabilitated youths including the marginalised youths currently receiving rehabilitation and drug related treatment services within the Project) students and teachers,), community members, community leaders, law enforcement agencies (LNP, LDEA), line ministries (MYS, MOH, MOGCSP, MOJ, MoE), civil society organizations including CBOs, FBOs, youth groups /organizations, rehabilitation organizations health/MHPSS/GBV, SRHR service providers, County level leadership, and participating UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, UNIDO). Advertisement Duration and working schedule: This consultancy lasts two months (60 days), beginning upon contract signature and ending with the formal submission of the final Evaluation Report. Place where services are to be delivered: UNFPA Liberia Country Office with travel to the data collection sites within both Montserrado and Grand Bassa Counties Deliverables and how work will be delivered (e.g., electronic, hard copy, etc.): The national consultant will support the international consultant in executing the Evaluation and produce the following deliverable

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