Deadline: 14 August 2016
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Sudan is seeking proposals from CSOs/NGOs/CBOs with operational presence and capacities for its small grant program with an aim to provide legal aid services and psychosocial support and counseling to Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) survivors, in coordination with special protection units (SPUs) in Juba and community watch groups in the PoC areas.
The objective of providing legal aid services is to enhance the protection of citizen’s/survivor’s rights through better access to justice, reduce case back log and arbitrary detention, and further reinforce the accountability and transparency of the judiciary.
Funding Information
- Grants not exceeding $55,000will be made. The amount of grants awarded will depend on the quality of proposals received and the amount of available donor funds.
- UNDP may call for a second round of proposals depending upon the availability of funds. Grants will be given in USD. Payment will be made into the bank account of the applicant.
- Duration of the project shall be six months.
Expected Outcomes
- Documents, systems, policies and procedures required to operate the legal aid and assistance services developed.
- Legal representation for criminal matters in Juba, particularly to women and other vulnerable and disadvantaged people who cannot afford to pay a private lawyer.
- Legal representation and assistance provided to SGBV survivors, with focus on vulnerable persons such as persons with disabilities, women and children in PoCs in the Juba area.
- Legal help desks providing legal aid advice and psychosocial support and counseling to members of the PoCs in the Juba area.
Proposal Priorities
- The proposals should be realistic, well-structured and address the problems stated in the background of the proposal;
- The proposals should be consistent with the organizational mandate (objectives) of the CSO and professional skills and work experience of its staff;
- Roles and responsibilities of all staff and partner organizations should be clearly spelled out (e.g. planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation);
- The proposals should include realistic monitoring and evaluation plans capturing especially the impact on the targeted groups.
- The budget should be well structured and realistic.
Evaluation Criteria
- Importance of the problem concerning vulnerable groups of people addressed by the project;
- Specificity in defining target audience of the project, as well as other stakeholders;
- Level of competence and experience of the applying organization in issues addressed by the project, and professional level of project personnel;
- Clearness, feasibility and practicality of planned results;
- Effectiveness of the proposed methodology with regard to resolving the given problem and achieving planned results;
- Impact of the project on the strengthening of the applicant organization’s capacity;
- Justified and balanced project budget.
Experience Required
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 in legal aid and psychosocial support or providing legal representation in the courts of South Sudan;
- 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 of at least two years prior to the application;
- Experience in working on PoC sites will be an advantage;
- Details of the local partners if application is made jointly by two or more CSOs.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can send their applications either by post or email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit UNDP South Sudan Call For Proposal.