Deadline: 10-Feb-22
UN Women is accepting proposals for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Two Districts of Sindh, Pakistan.
The project “Women’s Economic Empowerment” (WEE) will work directly with at least 1,500 women workers and women-owned businesses in two districts of Sindh, namely Khairpur and Sukkur, mobilizing them, forming them into functioning groups, and connecting them with a range of services and resources (access to finance, markets, skills development, and enterprise development etc). Efforts will also be made to train these women to maintain a mobile financial wallet for which linkage will be established with the relevant service providers and private sector.
UN Women will provide funding for innovative and catalytic initiatives focusing on the above-mentioned activities in two districts of Sindh, namely Khairpur and Sukkur.
Funding Information
- The budget range for this proposal should be USD 140,000 – USD 160,000
- The project duration is 12 months
Outcomes
- An enabling environment is created for improved agency and access to services and skills for women workers (WWs) and women-owned businesses (WOBs)
- WWs and WOBs operate in safer and harassment-free working spaces
Competencies
- At least 05 years of experience in designing and implementation of similar activities.
- Reputed nationally registered organization with representative office in Pakistan and outreach in mentioned areas of intervention.
- Proven track record of working in the area of women’s economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.
- Previous work experience with UN agencies or other international development agencies is an advantage.
- Ability to communicate in local language.
- Valid MoU with/NOC from EAD/Relevant Provincial Authorities to implement projects in the province.
- A verifiable reputation of integrity and competence.
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