Deadline: 14 May 2018

The Mongolia Country Office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), an international development agency, is inviting prospective entities to submit proposals for public awareness raising activities by Media Institutions on Gender-based violence (GBV) or Domesti Violence.

The proposals UNFPA Mongolia CO is seeking are:

• UNFPA Mongolia will select up to 4 proposals from media institutions on GBV/DV messages, particularly referring to areas of health, social, and legal consequences of violence and its impacts on the individual, family and society targeting the general public, especially men and young people; and
• The proposals should also incorporate how the media institution plans to sensitize journalists and the media industry on GBV/ DV reporting.

Areas of Focus

• Raise awareness on GBV/DV prevention of the general public, including men, women, boys, girls, elderly, disabled, the LGBTQ community and ethnic minority groups;
• Engage and mobilize the public in advocating for the sensitization of GBV and DV (including  young people, men and women, elderly, disabled, the LGBTQ community and ethnic minority groups);
• Empower women and girls to access support services and resources on GBV/DV;
• Address gender inequality as root causes of violence; and
• Empower young people, minority groups and other vulnerable groups to access support services and resources on GBV/DV.

Expected Outputs

• Inception report provided within two weeks of contract signing (Note: depending on the proposal stream you are applying under, the report should include a communications/media strategy and/or public engagement strategy);
• Products and materials developed such as media tools, tools for public engagement and raising public awareness on GBV/ DV, any other relevant media/ communications or public engagement products should be submitted with the final reports;
• Financial report by the end of contract; and
• Narrative report in the format provided by UNFPA is produced by the end of contract

Requirements and Qualifications

• Holds legal status and is officially registered with the relevant authorities;
• At least 3 years of continuous operations in media;
• Demonstrates a strong capacity and track media record working in communications and/or public engagement activities in relation to GBV/ DV;
• Employs a sufficient number of staff to implement the proposed project and they should have the relevant educational and professional background, staff expertise and experience of GBV/ DV;
• Employs a sufficient number of staff with relevant educational and professional background, staff expertise and experience of communications, or public engagement/ public awareness raising;
• Team leader has an advanced degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, International Development, Communications, or related area with proven experience in conducting advocacy and public engagement in related areas (GBV/ DV) with at least 10 years of professional experience in leading and managing teams;
• Previous experience working with the UN is desirable; and
• Positive references from previous clients

Documentation

To be submitted to UNFPA:

• Technical proposal (please indicate which category applicants are focusing on);
• Financial proposal (proposed budget breakdown that does not exceed 40,000,000 MNT);
• Organizational information;
• A copy of a valid legal registration in the country;
• A copy of audited financial statements for the past three years;
• Brochure or other promotional materials of the organization; and
• Organizational chart and curriculum vitae of personnel to be involved in the proposal’s implementation
• Other documents required by Request for Proposal document

How to Apply

The required documents must be submitted at the address given on the website.