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legal processes/procedures. Specifically, this component of the sub-grant should focus on thefollowing: Conducting a needs assessment exercise to assess the gaps in the existing legal servicesat the shelter Based on the need-assessment exercise establish a modest but holistic legal counselingunit at the shelter by employing a lawyer with expertise in family law Provide free voluntary assistance to women in documentation, guidance in mattersrelated to khula/divorce, child custody, reconciliation with family, maintenance, recoveryof dowry articles and fabricated criminal cases Put in place strong referral mechanisms by developing linkages with bar councils, legalclinics and institutions in order to create a sustainable and cost-effective legal counselingprogram Develop a sustainability plan to cater to the legal needs of survivors post GEP support.This would involve in-depth skill transfer to the core staff at the shelter homes anddevelopment of clear set of standard operating procedures.It is anticipated that during the sub-grant period, the organization will build the capacities of thededicated psycho-social and legal units within the shelters - equipping them with the requiredskill-sets to effectively run the above mentioned sub-grant functions on their own. In order toensure the sustainability of this initiative, the shelters will adopt this role and make the servicesavailable for GBV survivors in the future. Strong emphasis should be given to the inclusion ofshelter management and the designated coordinator in the process to allow smooth transition andhanding over of both programs to the management towards the end of the grant-period.Suggested time period: 12 monthsMinimum Suggested Outputs:Below are the minimum outputs expected, however, the precise number of beneficiaries willvary in accordance to the private shelters under consideration: Participation in the orientation and mid-term review meetings conducted by the sheltermanagement to coordinate the process Undertake concurrent needs assessment exercises for psycho-social and legal counselingprogram Undertake an extensive planning meeting with the management to discuss the plan ofaction vis-‡-vis both the counseling programs Customized psycho-social plans formulated for 200 GBV survivors living in each of thedesignated private shelters Linkages created with at least two hospitals, psychological clinics per shelter foradvanced care Free legal assistance to 300 GBV survivors living in the respective private shelters Linkages created with at least two bar councils or legal institutions per shelter for referralcases Participate in an end of the project Ñlearning review‟ meeting organized by the sheltermanagement8
Who should apply?NGOs, CBOs and training institutions with experience in psycho-social & legal programmingand capacity building initiatives are encouraged to apply for these sub-grants.* Actual costs will be determined on the final number of shelters selected for supportSection 4: ReportingThe proposal must also include a detailed monitoring and reporting plan outlining output andoutcome indicators (disaggregated by gender) which the proposal seeks to affect for all activitieslisted. The reporting plan must include a quarterly progress report and a project completionreport. If the project proposal is accepted the sub-grantee will be required to finalize thereporting indicators and timelines with the Monitoring and Evaluation section of GEP.Section 5: Proposal Process5.1 Who should applyThe following types of organizations should apply for the sub-grants in this solicitation:Private Shelters, Helplines, NGOs, CBOs, civil society organizations, traininginstitutions, and media production organizations.5.2 Eligibility Criteria1. The organization shall be registered in Pakistan2. The organization shall have a track record in the sector3. The organization should be based in the target area or have a strong capacity for outreachin the target area and target sector4. The organization shall demonstrate financial accountability, preferably audited accounts.5.3 How to applyProspective sub-grantees should submit a completed application package; the proposal form andbudget 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 indicators5. CV‟s of 3 key staff members6. Financial audit report for the past 3 fiscal years if available7. Copy of Registration9
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