Deadline: 3 September 2018
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), an international development agency, is seeking qualified Bids for the provision of Public awareness raising activities by Media Institutions on Gender‐based violence or domestic violence in Mongolia.
UNFPA seeks proposals, which are culturally sensitive (tailored to the local context) and using the most innovative ways to address GBV. Additionally, the selected media institutions will help to sensitize journalists and the media industry on GBV/ DV reporting.
The proposals UNFPA Mongolia is seeking are:
- UNFPA Mongolia will select up to 2 proposals from media institutions on GBV/DV messages, particularly referring to areas of health, social, and legal consequences of violence and its impacts on the individual, family and society targeting the general public, especially men and young people; and
- The proposals should also incorporate how the media institution plans to sensitize journalists and the media industry on GBV/ DV reporting.
Funding Information
- The financial proposal should not exceed 40,000,000 MNT per proposal.
- The proposed activities should be completed in 8 months, starting from September 2018 until April 2019.
Areas of Focus
- Raise awareness on GBV/DV prevention of the general public, including men, women, boys, girls, elderly, disabled, the LGBTQ community and ethnic minority groups;
- Engage and mobilize the public in advocating for the sensitization of GBV and DV (including young people, men and women, elderly, disabled, the LGBTQ community and ethnic minority groups);
- Empower women and girls to access support services and resources on GBV/DV;
- Address gender inequality as root causes of violence; and
- Empower young people, minority groups and other vulnerable groups to access support services and resources on GBV/DV.
Activities
- Provide expertise and excellence in public engagement activities specific to GBV/ DV;
- Use innovative tools and methodologies to raise public awareness on the health, social and legal consequences of GBV/ DV, paying special attention to the revised Law on Combating Domestic Violence;
- Deliver effective communication of GBV/DV prevention and response activities; and
- Engage the public utilizing traditional and social media in conveying messages to prevent GBV/DV.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Holds legal status and is officially registered with the relevant authorities;
- At least 3 years of continuous operations in media;
- Demonstrates a strong capacity and track media record working in communications and/or public engagement activities in relation to GBV/ DV;
- Employs a sufficient number of staff to implement the proposed project and they should have the relevant educational and professional background, staff expertise and experience of GBV/ DV;
- Employs a sufficient number of staff with relevant educational and professional background, staff expertise and experience of communications, or public engagement/ public awareness raising;
- Team leader has an advanced degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, International Development, Communications, or related area with proven experience in conducting advocacy and public engagement in related areas (GBV/ DV) with at least 10 years of professional experience in leading and managing teams;
- Previous experience working with the UN is desirable; and
- Positive references from previous clients.
How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit UNFPA.