Deadline: 02-Apr-21
The Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for eligible candidates to submit applications to carry out a program to encourage young women in the Eastern Caribbean to increase their personal involvement in civic participation, including community organizing and elections.
Program Objectives
In an effort to encourage greater female participation in politics and government in the Caribbean, PAS Bridgetown launched the Women in Politics Leadership Institute (WIPLI) in 2020. The program featured a series of five virtual training workshops for women, ages 18 to 35 years old. The weekly workshops presented by American and regional facilitators underscored the United States’ celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote in the United States. Post is inviting proposals from eligible applicants to host the second cohort of this program.
Proposed Topics
- Building a Brand: Instilling Confidence, Identifying Your Platform/Objectives, Finding Your Political Voice
- Identity, Diversity and Inclusion: The Value of “Female Qualities” in Governance and Leadership; Calling Out Sexism in Politics; Gender Balance in the Caribbean and the United States
- Local Government: A Stepping Stone to Greater Female Political Engagement and Representation
- Building Support: Networking, Fundraising, Media Training, Mentorship
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The applicant will be required to:
- create the session context for each workshop
- leverage their professional network to identify and confirm speakers and moderators for the workshop
- in consultation with the Embassy provide honoraria to the speakers and moderators
- provide the platform (zoom) for each workshop
- create and implement the marketing and promotion plan and artwork for the program
- create the application form and participant selection criteria/rubric
- review and shortlist applicants for the program
- in consultation with the Embassy select the program participants
- plan and execute the opening and closing ceremonies for the program
- conduct program monitoring and evaluation
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: May 1 to September 30, 2021
- Number of awards anticipated: One award
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $7,500.00 to a maximum of $15,000.00
- Total available funding: $15,000.00
- Funding Instrument Type: Grant
- Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed before September 30, 2021.
Participants and Audiences
One cohort of 20-25 women from the Eastern Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines) selected by a competitive application process. Those selected will range in age from 18 – 35, and demonstrate the strongest interest in government, international relations, and/or public service and leadership.
Eligibility Criteria
The following individuals are eligible to apply:
- who actively work in the field of civic engagement and who through their past and current activities support this field
- With a proven record of successful project implementation and engagement with international and regional funding organizations.
- Who are citizens and residents of Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Who are between the ages of 25 and 45
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy Bridgetown.
For more information, visit https://bb.usembassy.gov/nofo-women-in-politics-leadership-institute-program-coordinator/