Deadline: 14 February 2018
UNDP is currently inviting experienced NGOs and CBOs to submit a project proposal to collaborate in the implementation of “Community Based Ecological Mangroves Restoration Activities in Hera and Wenunuk Sucos, Dili, Municipality” Round-II under its project “Building Shoreline Resilience of Timor-Leste to Protect Local Communities and Their Livelihoods”.
The overall aim of the project should be to restore the existing and rehabilitate the degraded mangroves ecosystem in the targeted areas through community based approach integrated with mangrove supportive livelihoods options for the local communities that emphasizes natural regeneration and restoration.
Main Tasks and Deliverables
The Grantee main responsibilities include:
- Target identification: both areas for mangrove and coastal biodiversity restoration/rehabilitation and direct and indirect beneficiaries
- Community consultation, sensitization and awareness raising on climate change, ecosystem and natural resources management, mangroves, etc.
- Mobilize the community and engage stakeholders to implement the planed project activities
- Engage with local government and partners
- Implement planned activities as per Annual Work Plan, prepare periodic reports
- Document best practices, organize learning and sharing events, plan for scale-up and replication of successful practices
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Others as deemed relevant
Funding Information
- The maximum amount per grant award for such project will be limited to $50,000, with applicants required to provide a detailed budgetary estimate.
- Project Period: March – Dec 2018
Eligibility Criteria
- Experienced international, national or subnational NGO, CSOs or CBOs implementing on-the-ground capacity building project and financed by a grant.
- Competencies:
- Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and expertise in mangroves and coastal landscape management
- Proven experiences in working with community-led initiatives, community mobilization
- Proven capacity to implement and achieve set target
- Strong community mobilization, awareness raising and organizing capacity
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Excellent command of English with exceptional writing, presentation, communication and facilitation skills.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit UNDP Call for Proposals.