Deadline: 10-Apr-25
The GEF Small Grant Programme (GEF SGP) implemented by UNDP seeks a qualified CSO to develop a Country Programme Strategy for its 8th Operational Phase (SGP CPS – OP8).
SGP OP8 prioritizes multi-stakeholder collaboration, linking local CSOs/CBOs with partners to scale up sustainable solutions. In Rwanda, the SGP Country Office is engaging local civil society organization to develop the Country Programme Strategy (CPS) for OP8. This process involves consultations with technical experts, baseline assessments of priority landscapes/seascapes, and close coordination with the SGP National Coordinator, UNDP Country Office, and National Steering Committee (NSC).
The CPS development will follow a structured approach, including stakeholder engagement, thematic alignment with GEF focal areas (biodiversity, climate change, sustainable land and forest management, international waters, and chemicals and waste), and strategy formulation.
Funding Information
- The total grant amount is capped at $5,000, covering all project-related expenses except NSC meeting costs, which will be borne by the SGP office.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified national or subnational NGOs, CSOs, and academic institutions with relevant experience may submit proposals for this capacity-building initiative. Interested organizations must provide their institutional profile and CVs of the lead specialist who will oversee the assignment. The selected grantee will implement the project with support from a planning grant.
- 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
For more information, visit UNDP.