International Election Observation for Zimbabwe Program

Deadline: 31-Jan-22

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the International Election Observation for Zimbabwe program.

The IEOZ activity goal is to promote a more transparent, inclusive, and legitimate electoral process and demonstrate international interest in and commitment to the credibility of Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonized elections through third-party, expert electoral assessment and observation based on international standards.

Overall Purpose

The activity aims to demonstrate international interest in and commitment to the credibility of Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonized elections through third-party, expert assessment and observation of electoral integrity based on international standards.

Objectives

The objectives of this activity are to:

• Conduct objective and accurate monitoring, observation, and reporting on the integrity of the 2023 harmonized electoral process; and
• Issue and disseminate reports with targeted, concrete, and realistic recommendations towards the improvement of Zimbabwe’s electoral integrity.

Funding Information

USAID intends to award one (1) Cooperative Agreement pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity. Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide up to $3 million in total USAID funding over a three (3) year period.

Results

• Objective 1: Conduct objective and accurate monitoring, observation, and reporting on the integrity of the 2023 harmonized electoral process.
  • Illustrative Results: Zimbabwe’s 2023 electoral process is assessed and reported on in an objective and timely manner, applying international and regional (e.g, AU and/or SADC) principles for democratic elections.
• Objective 2: Effectively disseminate reports with targeted, concrete, and realistic recommendations towards the improvement of Zimbabwe’s electoral integrity.
  • Illustrative Results
    • Observation reports include targeted, concrete, and realistic recommendations.
    • Observation reports are effectively disseminated and covered by media outlets.
    • Observation report recommendations are considered by decision-makers.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Applicants: Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted.
• Cost Sharing or Matching: There is no required cost share with this activity.

For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=336840