Deadline: 23-Oct-23
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals to support local communities and livelihoods by fostering the adaptation of agricultural systems to the impacts of climate change.
Objectives and Expected Outputs/Deliverables
- To address the development challenge and contribute to peace, the activity which UNDP Kosovo is currently implementing as part of the Local Climate Action efforts will cover:
- Capacity building for farmers both in greener farming practices, as well as use of smart farming and agroforestry to adapt to the changing climate. This activity will introduce the farmers to the cultivation of diverse and drought-resistant crops that reduce the risk of crop failure, use of new and efficient water management techniques, Agroforestry etc. The capacity building approach will foster collaboration between Albanian and Serb farmers through joint participation in the events and support to local farming cooperatives.
- To ensure that climate action is peace positive and reaches communities affected the most, the activity proposes supporting farmers in both majority Albanian and Serb municipalities through capacity building that advances both climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as fosters inter-ethnic dialogue through promoting economic security and advancing access to funding.
- The activity will aim to enhance capacity building for farmers both in greener farming practices, as well as use of smart farming, agroforestry to adapt to the changing climate as well access to funding for the implementation of adaptation solutions.
- Access to funding for the implementation of adaptation solutions. Specific actions involved in the implementation working with 2 local NGOs which will work in specific regions to ensure outreach to the most vulnerable farmers, and participation of both Serb and Albanian beneficiaries in the program. This action encompasses providing access to funding for the successful implementation of agricultural adaptation solutions while simultaneously integrating crucial peacebuilding elements. It involves forging strategic partnerships with local NGOs to ensure targeted engagement with farmers who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, promoting social inclusivity and stability. Moreover, by actively involving beneficiaries from both Albanian and Serbian communities, the project fosters cross-cultural collaboration, enhancing mutual understanding and harmony. In doing so, it not only bolsters the resilience of the agricultural sector but also contributes to nurturing peaceful relations and sustainable coexistence within and between communities.
Funding Information
- The proposed total amounts should range to a maximum up to EUR 35.000, out of which the amount for distribution of grants should be 25.000 EUR.
Expected Outputs
- Design and deliver the training curricula for the greener farming practices, as well as use of smart farming to adapt to the changing climate.
- Deliver trainings for farmers both in greener farming practices, as well as use of smart farming to adapt to the changing climate.
- Support to farmers/SMEs (Adaptation Grants) and access to funding for the implementation of adaptation solutions.
- Final report on the summary of the results and impact reached through the program.
Proposed Methodology for the Completion of Services
- The service provider will be responsible for developing and proposing its own methodology to carry out the tasks described above, including, but not limited to:
- Capacity building for farmers both in greener farming practices, as well as use of smart farming to adapt to the changing climate.
- The training curriculum should introduce the farmers to the cultivation of diverse and drought-resistant crops that reduce the risk of crop failure, use of new and efficient water management techniques, including agroforestry.
- The capacity building approach will foster collaboration between Albanian and Serb farmers through joint participation in the events and support to local farming cooperatives.
- The proposed activity must ensure sustainable livelihoods through secure produce and inclusion in the business acceleration services for the farmers.
- The NGO in the methodology must propose one specific/administrative region that the program will cover with support to farmers. The proposal must provide a clear justification for the criteria of the selection of the region.
- The proposed methodology must provide access to funding (grants) for the implementation of adaptation solutions for the successful implementation of agricultural adaptation solutions.
- Provide regular updates on the advancement of the assignments, findings, and observations.
Final Beneficiaries
- Eligible proposals will be those focused on greener farming practices targeting 20 farmers (1 NGO in specific Region 10 farmers, 1 NGO in specific region 10 farmer) to enhance their capacities through training delivery with 30% women and youth and 8 farmers (1 NGO in specific selected region 4 farmers and 1 NGO 4 farmers in specific selected region with 30% women are supported with Adaptation Grants and access to funding for the implementation of adaptation solutions.
Required Qualifications
- The service provider is required to submit the following:
- Presentation of Expertise:
- At least three years of proven experience in the fields of organizational development or executive education, including design and delivery of training materials and grant distribution.
- A team comprised of qualified experts, with a demonstrated track record in developing and delivering quality of agricultural systems to the impacts of climate change, including knowledge, and understanding of adult learning approaches and methodologies.
- Desirable thematic expertise include:
- Green business transformation
- Innovation for social impact
- Scale-up strategies
- Resource mobilization, fundraising and investment strategies.
- Customer development and market scale-up
- Product development, innovation, technology commercialization
- B2B business development
- Financial analysis, financing, and capital attraction
- Green farming infrastructure
- Digitalizing services and products etc.
- Have a portfolio of projects of at least 20.000 EUR during the last year.
- Management structure and key personnel:
- The service provider should have a strong team of experts with professional capacities. Resumes (CV) of at least two main experts, trainers, and mentors with proven experience in developing learning content, training modules, and methodology, conducting trainings, designing, and delivering educational content should be provided. One of the experts should act as a Team Leader.
- Presentation of Expertise:
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