Women’s Economic Empowerment Program in Armenia

Deadline: 21-Nov-2024

The UN Women has launched the Women’s Economic Empowerment Program to ensure that women, particularly the poor and socially excluded, in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are economically empowered and participate in relevant decision-making.

The project will ensure a holistic and sustainable approach for the achievement of the project’s goal/impact through consistent dialogue and the participation of women – rights holders – so that relevant institutions, policies, legislation and services respond to their needs and demands and enable women with strengthened capacities to empower themselves economically.

 Funding Information

• The budget range for this proposal should be USD 50.000 – 60.000 per Region (Region 1: Shirak, Region 2: Gegharkunik

Timeframe

• It is expected that the organization/s shall begin work on December 15, 2024. The Partner Agreement will be signed for a duration of 19 months, including July 15, 2026, with no possibility of extension.

Outputs

• Output 1.1: Women, particularly the poor and socially excluded continue to access skills, information, networks, economic opportunities and/or apply for additional support and mentorship to become farmers/entrepreneurs or to join the formal labour sector
• Output 1.2: Women and women’s groups continue to be empowered to participate in local planning and budgeting (e.g. GRB discussions), and sustaining and deepening greater awareness around the harmful social norms in the communities
• Output 1.3: Businesses have an increased understanding of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and institutionalize measures that benefit women, specifically in rural areas

Eligibility Criteria

• UN Women is soliciting proposals from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Women’s organizations or entities are highly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Technical/functional competencies required
  • Minimum requirements for the Organization (for the consortium the experience of each partner will accumulate):
  • At least 6 years of officially registered legal entity status with presence in Armenia
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in working with women from grassroots communities
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in conducting advocacy job and promoting capacity-building of the beneficiaries.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in working in the area of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
  • Experience in working with multi-stakeholders: government, civil society, community-based organizations, and UN/multilateral/bilateral institutions (shall be considered as an asset).
• Minimum requirements for the Organization (for the consortium the experience of each partner will accumulate):
  • At least 6 years of officially registered legal entity status with presence in Armenia
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in working with women from grassroots communities
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in conducting advocacy job and promoting capacity-building of the beneficiaries.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in working in the area of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment

For more information, visit UN Women.