Deadline: 7-Sep-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Call for Proposals for NGOs to support the population of Zuwara through fisheries and aquaculture occupations.
UNDP seeks to promote sustainable economic growth in Zuwara by helping communities to diversify their livelihoods in fisheries and aquaculture occupations. With funds from the European Union, the development of productive assets and specialized training will boost their economic activity using the coastal resources.
With funds from the European Union, the development of productive assets and specialized training will boost their economic activity using the coastal resources.
Objectives
- The objective of the Call for Proposals is to engage a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) as a Responsible Party to execute:
- Rapid sectoral assessment of blue economy in Zuwara;
- Organize expert training and exchange to ensure “know-how” and knowledge transfers on effective fishing practices and techniques, aquaculture etc.;
- Advertise and select business proposals in line with focus sub-sectors of blue economy;
- Distribute productive assets on and monitor results.
Beneficiaries: From at least 50 to 100 beneficiaries/ trainees receiving fishing assets.
Funding Information
- The overall indicative grant pool amount made available under this Call for proposal is US Dollars 300,000.00 targeting from 50 to 100 beneficiaries.
- Timeline: 8 months,including rapid assessment and monitoring.
Eligibility Criteria
- A non-governmental, , non-profit organization operating in Libya for at least three years;
- A project in implementing distribution-in-kind or cash grants to households is an asset if proven with the reference;
- Geographical areas of operation of the NGO match the selected municipality (Zuwara), or there is an ability to scale;
- Availability of expertise in the use of coastal resources for economic growth or a proven ability to engage the partnering institution is required. Information on the invited experts or partners needs to be provided in writing in the submitted proposal.
- Previous experience in conducting training in the context of livelihoods is a strong asset;
- 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 that are provided in Terms of Reference (TOR).
- The parameters that will determine whether an NGO is eligible to be considered by UNDP will be based on the Capacity Assessment and risk assessment that will be conducted by reviewing the information provided by the NGO through the Capacity Assessment Checklist (CACHE) and the Request from information (RFI) for NGO that should be duly completed and submitted alongside supporting documents request.
For more information, visit https://www.undp.org/libya/publications/call-proposals-ngos-support-population-zuwara-through-fisheries-and-aquaculture-occupations