Research Consultants: Next Generation Programme Nigeria

About the project

Next Generation is a global research programme initiated in countries that are experiencing a period of significant change, with the purpose of ensuring that young people’s voices are heard, and their interests properly represented in decisions that will have lasting implications for their lives. The aims of the programme are to:

1. Understand youth attitudes and aspirations
2. Amplify youth voice
3. Support better youth policy-making

This research has been conducted in countries including Pakistan, Kenya, the UK, Colombia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Germany; there is currently work underway in Ethiopia, Lebanon and Italy. The study seeks to analyse the conditions that support young people and allow them to reach their potential as fulfilled, productive and active citizens.

Nigeria attains 60 years of independence in 2020. The time since independence has been a period of rapid change, with the population having grown from just over 45 million in 1960 to just under 200 million in 2019. It is projected to grow to over 400 million in 2050, which would make Nigeria the third most populous country in the world. There has been mass urbanisation, with the city-based population now at 49.5%.

About 20% of the population is aged 18 to 30, but around 70% is aged under 35. This youth population is dealing with a rapid change in the economy, which has become largely centred on oil and gas. Life expectancy has increased, as has GNP, but there remains a large amount of inequality, with Nigeria having the highest population of poor people in the world, and youth unemployment in some states at 25%.

About the role

Next Generation Nigeria seeks to explore how these rapid social, economic and political change affect young people’s view of themselves and their place in the world. We are looking for researcher(s) who can carry out all aspects of the research process – literature and policy review, survey design and delivery, qualitative research design and delivery, analysis and recommendations.

The research is expected to provide answers to questions including:
Where does this change and current state of affairs leave Nigeria’s youth? How is it impacting their lives now, and how they imagine their futures? How do they perceive their identity in terms of local, national and international connections? What are their aspirations in education, employment and culture? And what are their concerns?

Are the current opportunities for young people meeting the expectations they have for their own lives and for their society? How do they navigate their lives, their interactions with their peers, their elders and with the wider world? And given what they have to offer, what are the conditions needed to help them realise their goals?

The research is always completed with a series of recommendations based on supporting policy change.

Suppliers are welcome to sub-contract elements.

Qualifications and experience required

The British Council is looking to appoint a reputable Research Consultant/service provider with the following qualities:

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research portfolio evidenced by previous projects
• Expertise in conducting interviews and identifying case studies – evidenced by previous research projects and consultancy
• Experience of working as part of a strong dedicated team with suitable experience and qualifications
• Knowledge and expertise of Nigeria, particularly youth and youth issues
• Offering good value for money
• Capacity to meet deadlines and deliver the programme within the timeframe agreed with the project team

If you are interested, please submit your proposal through the Intend Portal

Please read the Request for Proposals (RFP), and then if you are interested, please complete:

• Annex 2 (supplier response)
• Annex 3 (pricing approach)
• Annex 4 (qualification questionnaire)

Then send the completed documents by the deadline via InTend

Please download the document below for details on how to register and use the InTend portal.
Please note, that we will respond to all applicants within seven working days of the application deadline.