The Ministry of Women Youth, Children: Call For Consultancy Services

CALL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Consultant to Review the National Children Policy Implementation Plan (2023–2028)

The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), in partnership with UNICEF, invites qualified and experienced consultants to submit applications for the Review of the Solomon Islands National Children Policy (SINCP) Implementation Plan 2023–2028 and Cost Plan.

Background

The Solomon Islands Government, as a State Party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), is committed to advancing children’s rights and wellbeing. The National Children Policy (2023–2028) provides a multi-sectoral framework guiding CRC implementation across health, education, child protection, and child participation. A mid- term review is required to assess progress, identify gaps, and strengthen monitoring and accountability.

Objectives

Review progress of the SINCP Implementation Plan and Cost Plan (2023–2028)

Assess alignment with sectoral and national frameworks

Identify gaps, challenges, and lessons learned

Develop a National Children Policy Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework

Scope of Work

Desk review of relevant policies and plans

Stakeholder consultations (government, NGOs, FBOs,partners)

Analysis of implementation progress and financing

Development of review report and M&E Framework

Facilitation of a stakeholder validation workshop

Duration

The consultancy will be undertaken over 40 working days across three (3) months.

Consultant Qualifications

Advanced degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, M&E, or related field

Proven experience in policy review, evaluation, and report writing

Strong knowledge of children’s rights and social sector policies

Experience working with government and development partners in the Pacific (Solomon Islands preferred)

Excellent facilitation and communication skills

Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit:

Cover letter

Technical proposal

Financial proposal

Updated CV

Two samples of similar

Submission Details
All submissions must be clearly labelled and addressed by post to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Women Youth Children and Family Affairs
P.O Box G39
Honiara.
Solomon Islands.

Anthony Saru Building Level 3 (Elevator) Level 4(Stairs), Point Cruz.

Subject: Consultancy – Review of National Children Policy Implementation Plan

Attention: Ms. Freda Filei
: Ms. Zamira Rua

Or Email to:
Freda Filei, Senior Administration Officer.
Email: ffilei@mwycfa.gov.sb

Or Zamira Rua, Protection and Social Inclusion Officer
Email: ZRua@mwycfa.gov.sb

Closing Date: Friday 30th, January 2026 at 4:30pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.