UNDP announces Call for Proposals “Piloting NGOs’ Support Organization”

Deadline: 26-Jul-20

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposals for Call for Proposals for Quality Based Fixed Budget (CFPFB): “Piloting NGOs’ Support Organization”.

The overall objective is to provide an integrated bundle of capacity development support to targeted national NGOs, through conductive platform and network of qualified mentors , that will be ready to support institutional capacities of NGOs based on a through and tailored approaches, adapting standardized policies and SOPs that will eventually increase the targeted NGOs’ efficiency, and will lead to more connected and engaged civic sector.

Project Outputs

Thorough needs assessment/ gap analysis for targeted CSOs, to prioritize operation and thematic areas of concern for the targeted NGOs.
Developed SOPs based on best practices in NGOs management, financial and operational levels, in accordance with Syrian rules and regulations governing civic organizations.
Set the NGOs Mentors Task Force (NMTF); with 3 mentor’s stations (MS), one in each targeted governorate to provide needed mentoring and coaching to targeted NGOs.
Convene three twinning between NGOs from Deir Ezzor and East Ghouta with more advanced NGOs in Damascus and/or Aleppo, working in supporting livelihoods, PWDs and community-based youth initiatives.
Undergo granting competition for the targeted NGOs/FBOs/CSOs, and granting for at least 5 small scale projects, in accordance with the on-granting provisions applicable to UNDP’s Responsible Party.
A comprehensive report, documenting the processes and supporting documents needed for future scaling-up, or replicating the projects including descriptive processes followed, best practices, challenges and recommendations.

Funding Information

Project allocated budget: USD 400,000

Eligibility Criteria

Limitations:

This Call for Proposal is targeting non-profit Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are registered to operate in Syria. No governmental agencies, departments, or ministries are eligible.
Only organizations with a minimum experience of ten years, in partnership or as an independent entity, in supporting and mentoring local NGOs
Organizations must have proven experience of implementing successful project(s) with the United Nations.
Only organizations that have undergone the latest United Nations Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) or (CACHE) risk assessment in Syria, and ranked as Low Risk or Medium Risk rating in both Financial Capacity and Procurement Capacity are eligible to apply.

Minimum requirements/qualifications:

Proposing Organization must:

Have at least 10 years of relevant experience in the field of supporting skills and knowledge of individuals and entities
Have an adequate existing management, financial, administrative and technical structure and available capacity to conduct the proposed activities.
Acquire pre-set of clear guidelines and curricula for mentoring and training
Adhere with the on-granting requirements
Have a team of qualified personnel with the following minimum requirements to be dedicated to the project:
- One Project Manager:
  - At least relevant bachelor’s degree in management, social science or other relevant fields.
  - Previous 5 years’ experience in projects management.
  - 3 years of experience in the Civil Sector
- Consortium of at least 3 senior experts each one with the following qualifications:
  - University degree in (social Science, Education, Management or relevant fields)
  - At least 3 years of work experience in the civil sector.
  - At least 7 years of experience in one or more of the following: Strategic management, Human Resources management, Finance management, Legal consultation for NGOs, Communication and fund raising, Quality Assurance, Social enterprises management and social entrepreneurship
- Task force of 10 mentors / certified trainers each one meets the following qualifications:
  - University degree (Social Science, Management or relevant fields)
  - At least 3 years’ hand-on experience in the thematic or operation area
  - Project Accountant
  - Bachelor’s degree in economic with specialty in accounting.
  - Significant experience in similar working environment specially for projects with UN agencies
The CVs of the key staff mentioned above are considered part of the proposal. Once selected, experts may only be changed in case of unforeseen situations and with prior explicit clearance from UNDP.
In addition, the responsible party should avail all human resources necessary to manage high quality reporting in English, and all field and logistic works.
Having the needed logistics to host and implement the project