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Call for Proposals: SGP Malaysia Country Programme Strategy Development

Deadline: 25-Apr-25

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals to solicit civil society organizations to put forward proposals that help SGP undertake a preparatory process to develop its strategy for OP8.

This will involve multi-stakeholder consultations, development of baseline assessment(s) of priority identified landscape(s)/seascape(s), and elaboration of the Malaysia Country Programme Strategy (CPS) for OP8 in close coordination with the SGP National Coordinator (NC), UNDP country office and National Steering Committee (NSC) in Malaysia.

The Eighth Operational Phase (OP8) of the Small Grants Programme builds on 30 years of successful experience in empowering local civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) in designing and leading community driven initiatives that have enhanced household wellbeing, increased awareness and resilience regarding environmental threats, and generated global environmental benefits. With economic development pressures intensifying in many parts of the developing world and the associated rising inequalities, local communities, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are becoming more and more marginalized, unable to cope with threats associated with ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. Lessons learned and experience gained in previous SGP operational phases have demonstrated that integrated, landscape-seascape approaches are effective in mobilizing multiple stakeholder collaboration, linking local CSOs/CBOs with enabling partners and achieving mutually supportive livelihood and environmental outcomes at scale.

Key steps in the OP8 Country Programme Strategy elaboration process
  • Step 1. OP8 Country Programme strategy consultations and scoping exercise
    • To initiate the development of the SGP OP8 Malaysia Country Programme Strategy (OP8 CPS), an assessment and scoping exercise should be undertaken which will take stock of the results and achievements of the SGP Malaysia Country Programme thus far and identify the priority directions for programming in OP8 in line with the SGP OP8 project document, the country’s national priorities, GEF-8 programming directions, and potential for synergy with UNDP CPD, GEF projects and other partner agencies.
    • This CPS consultation and scoping process will extend beyond the NSC to involve relevant stakeholders from government, civil society, UNDP country office, sector agencies and other partners. Its purpose is to identify the gaps and opportunities of SGP for programming in OP8 in order to focus the programme to deliver the strategic impact expected in terms of the OP8 directions and initiatives.
  • Step 2. Selected Landscape/Seascape Baseline Assessment
    • The Landscape/Seascape Baseline Assessment process will be guided by the CPS Consultation and Scoping Exercise in Malaysia which lays out the consensus for the priorities and planning for delivering OP8 outcomes in the country.2  The Landscape/Seascape Strategy developed for Malaysia will describe the landscape approach for supporting global environmental activities in line with the selected strategic initiatives in the SGP Malaysia Country Programme Strategy that contribute to sustainable development at the community level.
    • The objective of the baseline assessment is to assist SGP NC and the NSC to a) elaborate a landscape/seascape-wide baseline, b) develop a landscape/seascape strategy that will guide grant-making with types of projects proposed and sets of indicators for selected SGP strategic initiatives identified. The baseline assessment provides information about the current state of the landscapes/seascapes, through consultations with local communities and stakeholders which can be used as a basis for setting goals and desired outcomes.
    • The Landscape/Seascape Baseline Assessment will study the key challenges, global environmental issues, and identify the opportunities for community and CSO actions. The baseline assessment process will include community consultations and ensure participation of the range of stakeholders in the landscape, including local authorities, civil society, community organizations, and other relevant partners.
  • Step 3. Country Programme Strategy Finalization
    • Based on the above steps and once the Baseline Assessment process for the selected Landscape/Seascape area(s) of focus has been completed and agreed, the SGP OP8 CPS will be fully elaborated and finalized.  A draft of the complete CPS will be produced for review and comment by the NC and NSC.  It will also be shared for review and approval by the CPMT.  Any final comments from the NSC and CPMT will be taken into account and addressed in the final draft of the CPS which will then be widely shared and posted online for public information.
Scope of the Assignment 
  • The Grantee’s main responsibilities will include undertaking all of the key steps 1 through 3 outlined in II above, based on the needs and specific agreement with the SGP Malaysia Country Programme.  The Grantee will be expected to produce the key deliverables foreseen under the various key steps in a professional and timely manner. The timely completion of all key deliverables will be critical for this project given that it will prepare the CPS which will be needed for further grant-making within the selected landscape/seascape area(s) of focus. It is foreseen that the entire project, if undertaking steps 1 through 3, be completed within a four-month period.
  • The grantee will design preparatory exercises and help prepare for and facilitate consultations throughout the key steps outlined above, including the preparation of necessary information and background documents as needed.  The grantee will capture and document key points of discussion and agreement from stakeholder consultations at national and landscape/seascape level.
  • The grantee will work closely with the SGP NC, NSC members and TAG members if appropriate) in completing steps 1 through 3.
Funding Information
  • The maximum amount per grant award for the entire project will be limited to $25,000, with applicants required to provide a detailed budgetary estimate.
Who can apply?
  • The project may be undertaken by an appropriate, experienced national or subnational NGO/CSO or academic institution as an on-the-ground capacity building project and financed by a grant. The proposal will clearly present the experience of the applicant and its partner organizations in the issues to be addressed.
  • Competencies Required for the project:
    • Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and analysis
    • Proven experience in working with community-led initiatives as well as experience in community and stakeholder participatory processes
    • Expertise or experience on global environment and sustainable development issues
    • Expertise or experience in landscape/seascape management
    • Proven capacity to produce high quality qualitative research and ability to absorb, analyze and synthesize large amounts of complex information within tight deadlines
    • Strong presentation and facilitation skills
    • Excellent writing skills of policy and communication materials for a variety of audiences, including the civil society and policymakers
    • Excellent writing, presentation, communication and facilitation skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

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