Deadline: 27-May-22
UN Women is inviting applications for “”Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE)”” project to provide funding for innovative and catalytic initiatives in one district of Balochistan, namely Quetta.
The project "Women’s Economic Empowerment" will work directly with at least 750 women workers (WWs) and Women Owned Businesses (WOBs) 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). 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.
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.
Importantly linkages with the government led social protection initiatives as well as Micro-finance institutions will be developed during the implementation.
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.
Funding Information
- The budget range for this proposal should be USD 50,000 – USD 70,000.
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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:
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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.
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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 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.
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