Deadline: 22-May-2026
UN Women has issued a call for proposals to engage a qualified civil society organization to strengthen the practical implementation of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) at the sub-national level in selected oblasts of eastern Ukraine. The initiative focuses on improving how public funds are planned, allocated, and monitored to ensure they address the different needs of women and men, especially in the context of recovery and reconstruction.
The programme is designed to build institutional capacity, strengthen civil society participation, and improve accountability in public finance systems across six targeted oblasts: Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Donetsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv.
Programme Overview
- Strengthens gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) at regional and local levels
- Focuses on integration of gender equality into public finance systems
- Supports recovery and reconstruction processes in conflict-affected areas
- Enhances collaboration between government and civil society actors
- Builds capacity of local authorities and women-led organizations
- Promotes evidence-based and inclusive budgeting practices
Geographic Coverage
- Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
- Zaporizhzhia Oblast
- Poltava Oblast
- Donetsk Oblast
- Sumy Oblast
- Kharkiv Oblast
Key Focus Areas
- Strengthening gender-responsive budgeting systems and practices
- Enhancing gender integration in public finance planning and execution
- Building capacity of Regional Military Administrations and City Councils
- Supporting women’s rights organizations (WROs) and women-led organizations (WLOs)
- Promoting participatory consultations in budget decision-making
- Improving use of sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data
- Linking public budgets to measurable gender equality outcomes
- Ensuring inclusive and accountable recovery and development processes
Main Objectives
- Improve practical implementation of GRB at sub-national level
- Strengthen institutional capacity of local government authorities
- Ensure public finance systems reflect gender equality priorities
- Increase transparency and accountability in budgeting processes
- Strengthen civil society engagement in public finance governance
- Support inclusive recovery aligned with gender equality principles
Key Activities
- Design and delivery of tailored training programmes for government officials
- Training for Regional Military Administrations and City Councils
- Capacity building on gender analysis and gender-sensitive budgeting
- Support on integrating gender data into planning and budgeting processes
- Linking budget allocations to gender equality results and indicators
- Conduct participatory consultations involving civil society organizations
- Facilitate dialogue between public authorities and women-led organizations
- Deliver targeted training for WROs and WLOs on advocacy and monitoring
Role of Civil Society Organizations
- Act as implementing partner (Responsible Party)
- Deliver technical assistance and advisory services
- Organize training sessions and capacity-building activities
- Facilitate participatory consultations with stakeholders
- Strengthen collaboration between government and civil society
- Support monitoring and advocacy for gender-responsive budgeting
Expected Outcomes
- Improved implementation of gender-responsive budgeting in targeted oblasts
- Strengthened capacity of local authorities to integrate gender equality in budgeting
- Enhanced participation of women-led organizations in public finance processes
- Better use of gender-disaggregated data in decision-making
- More inclusive and accountable public budgeting systems
- Increased alignment of recovery efforts with gender equality goals
Strategic Alignment
- Supports Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Contributes to Ukraine’s commitments under CEDAW
- Aligns with the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda
- Strengthens gender-responsive recovery and reconstruction efforts
- Ensures public resources address differentiated needs of women and men
Budget Details
- Total budget range: USD 190,000 to USD 210,000
- Budget must be submitted in Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
- Conversion must follow latest UN operational exchange rates
- Funding covers full implementation of training, consultations, and advisory services
Selection Priorities
- Proven experience in gender-responsive budgeting or public finance reform
- Strong capacity-building and training expertise
- Experience working with government institutions and civil society
- Ability to operate in conflict-affected or recovery contexts
- Strong understanding of gender equality frameworks and policies
- Capacity to facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and consultations
Conclusion
This UN Women initiative in Ukraine is designed to strengthen gender-responsive budgeting systems at the regional level by improving institutional capacity, enhancing civil society engagement, and ensuring more inclusive public finance practices. By integrating gender perspectives into budgeting processes, the programme aims to support equitable recovery, improve transparency, and ensure that public resources respond effectively to the needs of all population groups.
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