UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, an international development agency, invites qualified organizations to submit proposals for generating evidence that assists in analyzing the social and structural foundations of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) related inequities. The programme is foreseen to be implemented in a maximum of five countries representing the diversity of socio-economic development situation in the Arab region. The proposal focuses on inequities related to the different elements of sexual and reproductive health, therefore, sector scope is not limited to ministries of health. It should include civil society, ministries of social development, women, families, communities and relevant stakeholders and development partners. Given the nature of the topic, the bidder should have access to local representation and expertise to facilitate reaching out to national partners and stakeholders.
The purpose of the Invitation for Proposals is to identify eligible non-governmental organizations, including academic institutions for prospective partnership with the UNFPA Arab States Regional Office to support achievement of results outlined in the 2018-2021 Regional Interventions Action Plan (RIAP) and section 1.3 below.
Organizations that wish to participate in this Invitation for Proposals are requested to send their submission through email or mail clearly marked “ Invitation for Proposals #2 SRH Inequities” at the following address:
By 9 January 2018
Proposals received after the date may not be accepted for consideration.
Sections C and D of Annex A must include the following
Clear outline of countries of focus and the research methodology
Detailed budget breakdown
Proposal should not exceed US$125,000
Applications must be submitted in English.
Any requests for additional information must be addressed in writing by 1 week before deadline for submissions at the latest to afifi@unfpa.org. UNFPA will post responses to queries or clarification requests by any applicants who submitted, on UNFPA ASRO website before the deadline for submission of applications.
