Deadline: 8-Jun-23
The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Zambia is inviting eligible Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to submit a proposal to provide capacity building and monitoring support to SGP funded projects in Lower, Middle & Upper Zambezi, Kafue and Luapula Province.
Aim
- Capacity Building: The consulting organization will be required to hold physicaltrainings and workshops with the grantees. Simplified tools can be developed or adapted by your organization. The tools will have to be approved by the GEF SGP National Coordinator.
- Trainings: The organization will be required to conduct a basic capacity assessment of selected grantees to identify targeted capacity building needs within the following domains: project management, financial managementand bookkeeping; administrative capacity and systems/tools, record keeping, procurement,communication,and entrepreneurship. This support should ideallybe extended at the commencement of approved projects.
- Mindset Shift Approach (MSA): Workshops.An essential ingredient in capacity-building is transformation that is generated and sustained over time from within; transformation of this kind goes beyond performing tasks to changing mindsets and attitudes. This is a critical component of the scope of work. There has been a realization that negative, or dependency mindsets of some communities is one of the key constraints to the successful implementation of sustainable community-led initiatives that are aimed at addressing environmental issues and improving the livelihood of community members. Following a series of sessions/activities the grantees should be assisted to shift their mindset to know and believe that they have the capability to tackle environmental challenges and improve their livelihood. The proposed workshops/sessions require practical and participatory methods with techniques suitable for adult learning. The methods and techniques should be practical, responsive, and applicable to the contexts in which the grantees operate.
- Monitoringof projects: Many of the CBO’s strength is in ‘getting the job done’ and less with administrative paperwork or ensuring that this is done in accordance with the approved project plans and activities. In many instances, payments are delayed due to incorrect reporting or outstanding information from the grantees. It would thus be critical that a consulting organization extends this support to assist the grantees stay on track of project plans and timelines.
Funding Information
- Budget: The maximum grant amount for this assignment is limited to U$D 50,000 and a detailed budgetary estimate is required.
- Duration: The duration of the assignment will last 24 months from the date of signing agreed on by both parties.
Eligibility Criteria
- They encourage organizations with experts in the field of capacity building and monitoring to apply.
- Organizations with a background in managing environmental projects (any of the SGP thematic areas) are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit United Nations Development Programme.