Deadline: 15-Nov-24
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is pleased to invite qualified organizations to submit their respective proposals for the “A study on the reach and effectiveness of early warnings in Timor-Leste” project.
Purpose
- This study aims to generate knowledge of the reach of early warning messages in Timor-Leste, how early warning messages are received and perceived. The knowledge generated is intended to serve as one way of understanding the effectiveness of existing early warning communication and provide a baseline that can be used to measure the progresses made in the improvement of the country’s early warning systems.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount requested from UNDRR for the implementation of this project cannot exceed USD 40,000.
Duration
- The duration of the proposed project cannot exceed 31 May 2024
Outcome
- The outcome of the study will offer insights and practical recommendations for improving the reach and effectiveness of early warning systems in Timor-Leste. Based on the findings, strategies to enhance mobile network coverage and access in remote areas can be explored, along with the development of alternative communication channels for those without mobile phones. The study will also inform the future training and education programs to improve public understanding and trust in early warning messages. Last but not least, early warning messages can be tailored to meet the specific needs and contexts of different communities in the future.
Output
- The study will generate an analysis document that entails:
- A comprehensive map of mobile phone service coverage in Timor-Leste;
- Insights into how people in mobile network blackspots receive or access early warning messages, and how other types of warning dissemination channels are practically appreciated among the population;
- An understanding of public trust, comprehension, and response to early warning messages;
- Recommendations for improving the dissemination and effectiveness of early warning messages, particularly in rural and underserved areas; and
- Policy suggestions for enhancing the early warning communication infrastructure and strategies
Projects’ Activities
- Projects’ activities can include, amongst others, the following:
- seminars, workshops, trainings;
- capacity building activities;
- institutional strengthening activities and
- advocacy
Eligibility Criteria
- All International and national non-governmental organizations that wish to be considered for partnership opportunities with UNDRR will need to register and create a profile on the United Nations Partner Portal (UNPP). Following verification of the profile information, partners will be eligible to apply to partnership opportunities with UNDRR as well as the UN Secretariat and all other participating UN Organizations.
- Only registered organizations whose profile has been successfully verified will be considered eligible partners to apply for grant opportunities with UNDRR.
For more information, visit UNDRR.