CFPs to Strengthen Women’s Access to Sustainable Livelihoods for Economic Recovery (Nepal)

CFPs to Strengthen Women’s Access to Sustainable Livelihoods for Economic Recovery (Nepal)

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Deadline: 14-Apr-22

UN Women invites proposals to strengthen women’s access to sustainable livelihoods for economic recovery and resilience in the context of COVID-19.

Objectives
The overall objective is to support women and excluded groups for their economic recovery and resilience in the COVID-19 context. The specific objectives of the assignment are as follows:

To expand income opportunities through sustainable livelihood interventions apt with COVID recovery leveraging the skills of selected project participants.
To address gender-based barriers and discriminatory norms that limit women’s economic opportunities through family/community mobilization, with a focus on women’s leadership on socio-economic platforms to access their rights, entitlements ad resources.
Funding Information
The budget range for this proposal should be [USD 120,000- USD 140,000].
Seven months – 15 May 2022 to 15 December 2022.
Geographical locations: The initiative will be rolled out in two districts namely Rautahat (Madhesh Province) and Kailali (Sudurpaschim Province) of Nepal.

Eligibility Criteria
Proven technical competencies in the application of human rights-based and feminist approaches to advance gender equality and for ensuring their voices and needs as rights-holders.
Demonstrable organizational experience on women’s economic empowerment, with a particular focus on promoting women’s collectives. Prior experience infinancial inclusion and market linkage would be an advantage.
Demonstrable experience in implementing programmes on gender equality and women’s empowerment, and in formulating result-oriented programme, monitoring programme based on indicators and quality reporting.
A minimum of five years of experience in community mobilization (men and boys) for gendered social norm change, working with national/international development partners in the areas of gender equality and social inclusion.
Sound knowledge and technical expertise on gender in humanitarian action.
Proven organizational experience in building strategic partnerships, connections and networks with relevant partners, including government agencies, community-based organizations, CSOs at the provincial and local level.
Demonstrable commitment to working with women, girls, other genders that are economically, socially, culturally, or otherwise excluded, excluded and/or marginalized.
For more information, visit https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/programme-implementation/2022/03/call-for-proposals-unw-ap-npl-cfp-2022-003-strengthening-womens-access-to-sustainable-livelihoods-nepal