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and rights, and ensuring their voice, inclusion and participation in economic decision-making. There are a number of mechanisms through which women’s economic empowerment can be facilitated – and the interested applicants are invited to propose any initiative that falls under any of these key ambits: Expansion of women’s economic opportunities across a wide range of sectors; Supporting a business endeavor that facilitates women to start, as well as grow, their enterprises; Enhancement of women’s management and entrepreneurial skills; Development and/or enhancement of localized employment opportunities for women; Facilitating a financial environment where women are able to access credit and savings schemes tailored to their needs; Supporting greater livelihood and food security for women, especially in rural areas and vulnerable environments; Securing women’s legal rights, especially related to land, physical assets and inheritance, as an indispensable component of their empowerment and a prerequisite for pursuing economic activity; Supporting women’s voices to be heard in the economic arena. Who should apply Organizations with prior working experience, and the ability to demonstrate successful results, related to women economic empowerment initiatives (both profit and non-profit sectors) are encouraged to apply for these sub-grants. Section 4: Reporting The proposal must also include a detailed monitoring and reporting plan outlining output and outcome indicators (disaggregated by gender) which the proposal seeks to affect for all activities listed. The reporting plan must include a quarterly progress report and a project completion report. If the project proposal is accepted the sub-grantee will be required to finalize the reporting indicators and timelines with the Monitoring and Evaluation section of GEP. Section 5: Proposal Process 5.1 Who should apply The following types of organizations should apply for the sub-grants in this solicitation: NGOs, CBOs, civil society organizations, women home based workers associations, trade associations, design/art schools and institutions, business enterprise firms, training institutions, legal firms & associations, IT firms, universities and academic institutions. 18
5.2 Eligibility Criteria 1. The organization shall be registered in Pakistan 2. The organization shall have a track record in the sector 3. The organization should be based in the target area or have a strong capacity for outreach in the target area and target sector 4. The organization shall demonstrate financial accountability, preferably audited accounts. 5.3 How to apply Prospective sub-grantees should submit a completed application package; the proposal form and budget template available in this document. A complete application should include: 1. GEP Proposal Application Form (Section 5.4) 2. Work Plan (Annex 2) 3. Proposal Budget (Annex 3) 4. Reporting plan including a proposal for a baseline study to define key indicators 5. CV‟s of 3 key staff members 6. Financial audit report for the past 3 fiscal years if available 7. Copy of Registration 8. Signed and stamped certifications (Available in Annexes) a. Certification Regarding Terrorist Financing b. Narcotics offenses and drug trafficking- key individual certification c. Narcotics offenses and drug trafficking - participant certification d. Certification regarding debarment, suspension, ineligibility and voluntary exclusion lower tier covered transactions e. Voluntary Population Planning activities f. Initial Environmental Examination Applications should be submitted in hardcopy. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applications sent after the last date may also be rejected. Please address your applications to: Grants Management Committee Gender Equity Program (GEP) House 12, Street 12, F-7/2, Islamabad procurement.gep@af.org.pk 19
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