Deadline: 27-Feb-23
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to Strengthen livelihood opportunities for vulnerable populations through support to CSOs (Tripoli, Benghazi, Zuwara, Kikla, Tawerga, Sebha, Ubari).
UNDP supports developing and implementing local economic recovery strategies that stimulate growth through employment creation. It specifically aims to support Civil Society organizations and community organizations in selected municipalities. The CSOs targeted are focused, have implemented, or plan to launch new projects related to enhancing livelihood opportunities in the communities they operate. The project will be implemented by an International NGO.
Objectives
- The objective of the Call for Proposals is to engage a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) as a Responsible Party to execute:
- Methodology for the Call for Proposal and CSOs engagement for livelihoods projects in selected 7 municipalities;
- Distribute grants to the CSOs and monitor project implementation;
- Evaluate and provide collective M&E reports, and knowledge products on impact.
- The objective of this project is to initiate and manage small grants for CSOs to implement livelihoods and economic recovery projects in municipalities. The project implementation strategies, selection criteria, risk management, and administration and management of grants will be handled by the Responsible Party.
Funding Information
- Grant range: USD 10,000 to 20,000
- Timeline: 7 months, including methodologies and monitoring.
- CSOs grantees: duly registered operational CSOs with projects in 7 selected municipalities.
- Beneficiaries: Minimum 500 direct beneficiaries (collectively throughout the CSO-led projects).
Eligibility Criteria
The applicants have to meet the following minimum criteria:
- Non-governmental, charitable, non-profit organization operating in Libya for at least three years;
- 2 previous project (s) in Libya in implementing distribution-in-kind or cash grants to CSOs, businesses or households is an asset (proven with the reference);
- Geographical areas of operation of the NGO matches the selected municipalities or there is an ability to scale, hire local coordinators and ensure the full engagement of local CSOs;
- Availability of the expertise in livelihoods, in particular in TVET, blue economy or small businesses proven with the reference from Libya.
- Previous experience in project administration from the UN agencies is a strong asset.
- Availability of human resources that will ensure due quality and timely implementation of the contract. NGOs must have a team of at least four or more members satisfying the requirements.
For more information, visit UNDP.