Deadline: 05-Nov-2024
The Un Women is seeking proposals for the “In Her Shoes” Ending Violence Against Women Program.
In Her Shoes is an interactive role-play designed based on the experiences of real survivors for experiential learning about domestic violence.
Participants engage in a simulation in which they walk in the shoes of the various characters experiencing abusive and controlling relationships. The role-play will be used in the regions of Armenia to engage the community members to sensitize them and to generate empathy.
Funding Information
- The budget range for this proposal should be USD 40,000 –USD 50,000.
Timeframe
- Start date and end date for completion of required services/results should be within January 20, 2025 – March 30, 2026.
Activities
- The selected Contractor will be responsible for the implementation of the following activities:
- Reviewing/Adapting the in her Shoes training kit to the local context following the capacity development introductory session held by UN Women;
- Identifying partner organization(s)/ activist(s) in target region(s) of Armenia to cooperate during the implementation of the activities is highly encouraged;
- Developing training plan with timeline and identifying participants among the target audience (local population, local government representatives).
Eligibility Criteria
- Requirements for the lead applicant Civil Society Organization:
- An officially registered legal NGO/CSO as per Armenian regulations working on women’s issues;
- At least 5 years of proven experience and results in working on issues related to gender equality and women’s empowerment
- At least 3 years of experience of conducting training on gender equality, VAW/DV to general public, including minority group representatives;
- General organizational capability (minimum staffing and structure of the organization) which is likely to affect implementation: organization can demonstrate that it has already developed and implemented similar projects;
- At least 2 years of experience in working in the regions of Armenia.
- Partnership with other women NGOs (coalition NGOs) is encouraged.
- Qualified coordinator (team leader) with:
- At least Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the fields of Law, Development Studies, Women and Gender Studies, or Education among others;
- Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant professional experience that combines working on with general public and/or vulnerable groups around gender equality, women’s rights and gender-based violence issues;
- Experience in organizing and delivering awareness raising activities;
- Experience in working in regions and forming networks with local population will be an asset;
- Experience in implementing similar projects will be an asset.
- Qualifications of the team members:
- University (at least Bachelor’s) degree the fields of Law, Development Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Education or other related study areas;
- At least 3 years of experience of working in the field raising awareness of women and youth;
- At least 2 years’ experience in conducting trainings and/or other awareness raising activities;
- Experience working in multi-cultural teams and environments will be an asset;
- Proficiency in English will be an asset.
For more information, visit UN Women.