| Overview : Call for proposals for grants: The main objective of this grant selection process is to identify a suitable local non-profit CSO/NGO/Foundation with operational presence and specialized expertise to work with the 16 established Disaster Management Committees and train members on the VSLA techniques including the ability to sustain chiefdom disaster preparedness plans at prone communities, embark on basic preparedness and response activities that will mitigate against hazards not becoming disasters in targeted chiefdoms in Moyamba and Bonthe districts: Supervisor: UNDP Sustainable Local Economic Development Deadline for submission of proposals: 19th July 2024 Duration of activity: 3 months. Location: Sierra Leone Drawing lessons from 2014 Ebola, 2017 Mudslide and Covid-19; Sierra Leone has undergone major reforms in disaster risk management. The government enacted a new National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) Act in 2020 which is aligned with the Sendai Framework and the National Mid-Term Development Plan 2019-2023. The NDMA Act 2022 promotes the decentralization of DRM governance and its integration into MDAs. Considering the above, and in line with the Sendai Framework for Action, the UNDP through its Natural Resource Management Portfolio is supporting the NDMA to implement community-based interventions, with a people centered approach. With support from the UNDP, 52 Chiefdoms Disaster Management Committees have established and trained in some of the most disaster-prone areas in Pujehun Kailahun, Kambia, Portloko, Karene, Falaba districts, utilizing the CDMCs SOP handbook. This year another set of 16 CDMCs will be established in Bonthe and Moyamba districts. A- Call for proposals for grants: The main objective of this grant selection process is to identify a suitable local non-profit CSO/NGO/Foundation with operational presence and specialized expertise to work with the 16 established Disaster Management Committees and train members on the VSLA techniques including the ability to sustain chiefdom disaster preparedness plans at prone communities, embark on basic preparedness and response activities that will mitigate against hazards not becoming disasters in targeted chiefdoms in Moyamba and Bonthe districts: DISTRICT | CHIEFDOM | LOCATION | Moyamba | Bagruwa | Sembehun | Bumpeh | Rotifunk | Timdale | Bomotoke | Kagboro | Shenge | Kaiyamba | Moyamba | Kamajei | Senehun | Lower Banta | Gbangbantoke | Ribbi | Bradford | Bonthe | Bendu | Cha Bendu | Bum | Madina | Dema | Tissana | Imperri | Gbamgbama | Jong | Mattru | Kpanda | Kemo Motuo | Kwamebai Krim | Benduma | Nongoba Bullom | Gbap |
Who Is Eligible to Apply ? • Local Non-profit organizations (CSO/NGO/Foundation) with at least 5 years proven experience working with disaster prone communities. • The NGO is required to have at least 5 years comprehensive grasp of VSLA trainings, including familiarity with sustainability models in the water sector. • Organizations should have operational presence in the targeted area – Moyamba and Bonthe districts. • Organizations should be registered in accordance with the legal requirements of the Government of Sierra Leone. • Organizations may submit joint proposals as coalitions. In this case, main applicants must provide support letters from relevant co-applicants specifying their respective role. In case of joint proposals, the main applicant shall have proven experience in the proposed area of programming for the grant. Procedures of Grant Proposal Submission Those wishing to apply to Grants, must submit: 1. Signed Grants Proposal populated template (See annex A) 2. Organization Synopsis 3. CVs of all project staff who will be dedicated to the proposed grant activity. 4. Workplan, performance targets. Only one submission per organization is allowed. Once the application is complete and submitted, revised versions of proposal documents will not be accepted. IMPORTANT: Please send Grant Proposal Submission electronically in one file (pdf format) signed and scanned to the following email: procure.sl@undp.org If additional clarifications required, questions can be sent to the same email address indicated above. Answers to questions will be provided within two working days of publication of this call. How to Apply? To apply, follow the instructions provided in the links for the procurement notices and submit offers directly in the registration portal via the supplied link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org Those who have already created profiles should use the forgotten password feature to access their accounts, whereas those who have not registered should follow the instructions and guides available at the UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders Revised versions of the applications will not be accepted. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 19th, 2024, at 1:00 pm. | 
