Deadline: 27-May-22
UN Women is offering grants to innovative and catalytic initiatives under the “Women’s Economic Empowerment” project.
The project (WEE) will work directly with at least 1,750 women workers and women-owned businesses in two districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, namely Khyber and Swabi, mobilizing them, forming them into functioning groups, and connecting them with a range of services and resources. Efforts will also be made to train these women to maintain a mobile financial wallet through linkage with relevant service providers.
This project will incorporate Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) as a cross cutting theme. All direct women beneficiaries, multiple indirect beneficiaries and stakeholders will be exposed to training, sensitization and orientation sessions on EVAWG.
Funding Information & Duration
- The budget range for this proposal should be USD 140,000 – USD 160,000.
- The project duration is 18 months:
- Start Date: 1st July 2022
- End Date: 31st December 2023
Outcomes
The project proposes the following outcome/output/activities:
- 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 have enhanced capacity and marketable skills to operate micro enterprises.
- WWs and WOBs have improved access to financial institutions and vocational training centers.
- More platforms exist for increased collective action of WWs and WOBs.
- WWs and WOBs operate in safer and harassment-free working spaces.
- Improved knowledge and understanding of EVAWG to reduce violence risk.
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.
For more information, visit https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/programme-implementation/2022/04/call-for-proposals-unw-ap-pak-cfp-2022-005-womens-economic-empowerment-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa