Deadline: 24-Jun-22
UN Women is calling for proposals under the project “Women’s Economic Empowerment” that will work directly with at least 750 women workers and women-owned businesses in Quetta, 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.).
This project will incorporate 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. 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.
Funding Information
- The budget range for this proposal should be USD 50,000 – USD 70,000
- Duration: The project duration is 18 months
- Start Date: 15th July 2022 (tentative)
- End Date: 15th January 2024
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 Balochistan and outreach in mentioned area of intervention.
- Proven track record of working in the area of women’s economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods, particularly in Balochistan.
- Previous 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-2022-006-womens-economic-empowerment-in-balochistan