Deadline: 20 April 2017
UNDP South Sudan is seeking proposals from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including NGOs and/or CBOs for its Small Grants to Establish Victim Support Groups.
The overall objective of the grant is to establish, support and coordinate a victims group at national/state level to provide victims with information on their rights and the channels available to them. This will contribute to a coordinated, holistic and victim-centred approach to support victims of conflict-related violence find justice; find (out what happened to) loved ones; treat physical injuries; recover from mental trauma; reconcile with perpetrators and other communities; and have access to livelihood opportunities and peer support networks.
Grant Size and Project Duration
One or more grants not exceeding USD 75,000 will be made to different organizations within an 8 month period per project location.
Expected Results
CSOs are encouraged to develop their own expected results based on their analysis of the needs and particularities of the context and problems. The expected results may include the following:
- A functional victims group (with emphasis on women) is established;
- Dialogue is held and victims are consulted to assess their needs;
- A mapping of existing support networks and services for victims is conducted in the area of implementation;
- Victims are offered the opportunity to establish support groups;
- An awareness campaign informs victims about their rights and channels available to them to seek redress for their grievances in a safe environment;
- A referral mechanism is established and made operational in collaboration with other organisations.
Documentation
Interested parties must submit a proposal along with the following documents:
- Proof of registration as a non-governmental/non-commercial organization including copies of registration certificate and constitution or other governing document.
- Organizational profile with the following details:
- A clearly defined management structure;
- Experience and expertise in working with victims of crimes;
- Knowledge of international human rights norms and experience of working on human rights issues;
- Work experience in South Sudan or in post-conflict situations;
- Details of the local partners if application is made jointly by two or more CSOs.
- Curriculum vitae of two key staff members involved in the implementation of the Project.
- Bank details.
How to Apply
Applications (project proposals) in the form of the template attached (Attachment I) must be submitted by CSOs based in South Sudan to the UNDP Offices or by post or email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: South Sudan
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.