Deadline: 20-Oct-24
The UN Women is seeking proposals for the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP)Assessment.
Objectives
- The Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations Project, also known as MOWIP assessment for the Armed Police Force, Nepal, aims to examine the APF’s capacity to deploy women personnel in peace operations and ensure their meaningful participation in United Nations peace operations.
- The main objective of MOWIP assessment, under this call for proposal (CFP) is to conduct the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations Project (MOWIP) assessment and prepare a comprehensive assessment report using the standard MOWIP methodology.
Scope of Work
- Activity 1: Develop a detailed work plan in coordination with UN Women
- Conduct preliminary consultations/meetings – RP, along with other relevant agencies such as UN Women, the GSS Lab, and APF, Nepal. The frequency of meetings with APF, Nepal, UN Women and relevant agencies will be discussed and finalized in consultation with UN Women.
- Develop a detailed work plan with activities to be undertaken along with timeline.
- Activity 2: Organize localization and piloting of MOWIP research tools with Cornell University, UN Women and APF, Nepal.
- Organize and participate in a two-week training on the MOWIP methodology facilitated by the GSS Lab. The training will be organized in close consultation with UN Women. A team including a Team Leader, Lead Researcher, and 15 enumerators/research associates will take part in the training.
- Activity 3: Implement data collection using MOWIP methodology
- In consultation with UN Women and APF, Nepal, RP will implement data collection using MOWIP data collection tools including Fact- Finding Form; Key Decision-Makers Interviews and Survey. Please note that the data collection should begin during the second month of the first quarter of the project period. All fact-finding forms, 18 KDMIs, and 200 or more (out to 380) surveys should be completed during the second and third month of the first quarter. The remaining 12 KDMIs and 180 surveys will need to be completed within the first month of the second quarter, which is the fourth month of the project period.
- Activity 4: Develop a draft MOWIP assessment report containing an analysis of the data, findings, challenges and recommendations.
- Based on the skeleton report prepared by the GSS Lab, the RP will contribute to a comprehensive draft report following the suggested MOWIP structure. Drafting of the report should begin as soon as skeleton report is made available to the RP by GSS Lab and must be completed in 3 months thereafter (Approximately between 8th to 11th month of the workplan). The GSS Lab will provide a statistical analysis of the data and its outcomes.
- Activity 5: Conduct an oral presentation and validation workshop for the assessment report
- Conduct an oral presentation for APF, Nepal, UN Women, the Project Steering Committee members, and the APF Working Group to gather inputs and develop recommendations based on the initial findings of the assessment. This presentation should be done during the eighth month (approx.) of the project period. The Lead researcher is responsible for making the presentation and collecting the response that will inform the final draft of the assessment report.
- Activity 6: Finalize the report and prepare a synopsis of the external report and translate into Nepali language
- Finalize report incorporating inputs from the validation workshop, Project Steering Committee, EIF and UN Women.
- Prepare 10-page (approximately) brief/synopsis of the MOWIP assessment report in consultation with UN Women and APF, Nepal.
- Translate the brief report into Nepali language.
Funding Information
- The budget range for this proposal is (approx.) NPR-14,500,000.00- 14,800,000.00
Duration
- Duration of the project is 13 months, expected to start from Jan 2025 – Jan 2026
Guiding Principles
- The assessment will be guided by the following core principles:
- Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA): This approach ensures that all activities respect, protect and fulfil human rights.
- Participation and Ownership: Stakeholders will be actively involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the program, fostering a sense of ownership.
- Ethics and Safety – Do No Harm: The highest ethical standards will be upheld, prioritizing the wellbeing and safety of all participants.
Eligibility Criteria
- UN Women is soliciting proposals from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Women’s organizations or entities are highly encouraged to apply.
- Qualification and Experience
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in development studies, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or a relevant field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in conducting research, including qualitative and quantitative/survey-based research.
- Strong understanding of research design and research ethics.
- Prior experience in carrying out research or studies related to gender equality, women’s empowerment, leadership and participation, and governance.
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