Deadline: 11 April 2017
The UNDP country office in South Sudan under its Access to Justice and Rule of Law (A2J/RoL) project is currently inviting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including NGOs and/or CBOs for its Small Grants to Conduct Outreach for Transitional Justice that reach out to the general public and create awareness while collecting perceptions on transitional justice issues and the mechanisms provided by Chapter V mechanisms of the ARCSS. Within this context and framework, UNDP is seeking CSOs to carry out the following engagements:
- Develop and carry out a national awareness-raising campaign and outreach activities on transitional justice that provides an increased understanding of transitional justice mechanisms and the provisions of the ARCSS and solicits citizens’ preferences
- Facilitate a series of dialogues and workshops on transitional justice at national, state and sub-state level involving government stakeholders, civil society organizations and traditional leaders.
Preferably, specific emphasis must be placed on women and displaced persons. CSOs are encouraged to develop proposals based on their own expected results based on their analysis of the needs and particularities of the context and problems.
Objective
The overall objective of the grant is to reach out to communities and victims, raise awareness and solicit views about issues related to transitional justice and Chapter V mechanisms. These outreach programmes will enhance understanding about transitional justice, increase inclusive dialogue and act as a platform for South Sudanese to add their voice to and participate in the development of transitional justice processes and contribute to the transition of South Sudan from conflict to sustainable peace and reconciliation.
Funding Information
One or more grants not exceeding USD 100,000 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:
- National awareness-raising campaign and outreach activities on transitional justice that provides increased of understanding transitional justice mechanisms and the provisions of the ARCSS;
- A series of dialogues and workshops conducted on transitional justice at national, state and sub-state level involving communities, women, displaced persons, victim’s groups, government stakeholders, civil society organizations, faith-based leaders, the media and traditional leaders.
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 training and capacity building;
- Knowledge of international human rights norms and experience of working on human rights and protection 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.