1. Background
NAFIS Network with the support of Plan International and in partnership with Ubah Centre is currently implementing an EU-funded project to increase the advancement of human rights and freedom of expression. The action will support civil society to advance human rights and strengthen social cohesion through community sports and arts engagement and enhancing opportunities for freedom of expression in Somaliland. This will be achieved through protecting and promoting women’s and girls’ rights and peaceful co-existence amongst vulnerable IDP and host communities through strengthening CSO capacities to provide safe spaces for dialogue and increasing inclusive access to sports and arts. Therefore, these objectives aim to promote dialogue and women and girls’ rights through sports and arts, targeting youth in the context of significant social challenges and increasing social tensions.
2. Objectives
The objective of this call for proposal is to engage 7 NAFIS member organizations to take part in the advancement of human rights and freedom of expression by promoting and protecting the rights of women and girls through greater inclusive and coordinated access to sports and arts, advocacy, and participatory community dialogue for increased social cohesion. This CFP is intended to identify 7 CSOs (Members of the NAFIS Network) with operational presence and capacities in social cohesion and promoting human rights through sports and arts.
3. Eligibility Criteria
The organizations must meet the following criteria to be eligible for selection;
Be legally registered as CSO/NGO with the Ministry of Planning and National Development, Somaliland in possession of a valid registration certificate;
The mandate and founding document should be in line with the advancement of human rights and strengthen social cohesion
Have an established office and experience in similar/related projects
4. Requirements to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI)
The Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested registered Organizations should submit an Expression of Interest letter on an official headed paper containing the following:
1. A Concept Note highlighting their interest in participating in increasing the advancement of human rights and freedom of expression
2. A portfolio of the organization that includes the organizational profile (showed by brochure or website), detailing the experience of the organization in implementing similar projects
3. The CVs of the team that will participate in strengthening CSO capacities to provide safe spaces for dialogue and increasing inclusive access to sports and arts
Expression of Interest must be delivered in electronic format no later than 14th May 2024 to jobs@nafisnework.org