The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals to Support Community Management of Protected Areas for Compact Project in Botswana.

The overall purpose of this call for standard project is to enhance innovative initiatives that addresses environmental management and poverty reduction in the Panhandle of the Okavango World Heritage Site.

Expected Outputs

In line with the approved Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), the expected outputs of the proposed projects include:

• Training materials on relevant topics that addresses environmental conservation and poverty reduction.
• Reports detailing progress (narrative and financial) in the overall implementation of GEF/SGP projects.
• At least 3 knowledge products for dissemination including but not limited to; guidance notes, toolkits, posters, brochures, and video documentary, short stories, policy briefs etc.

Funding Information

• The ceiling SGP grant amount for the project under this call is the Pula amount equivalent to USD 50,000.00.
• The proposed project is expected to run for a period of 2 years from the date of signing of the Agreement by both parties.

Eligibility Criteria

• Proof of registration as a Civil Society Organisation (CBO or NGO) including copies of registration certificate, constitution or governing documents;
• Academic and Research Institutions established with an Act of parliament, proof of registration provided;
• CSOs led and working towards uplifting the inclusion of the vulnerable groups such as; Women, Youths, People Living Disabilities and San community are encouraged to apply.

Criteria

• Undertake consultations with local authorities, local communities, Technical Advisory Committees at District levels and other stakeholders to facilitate consensus building, cooperation and partnership;
• Pilot projects that promote environmental conservation and poverty reduction in line with the Country Programme Strategy for OP7and COMPACT site strategy;
• Grantees to promote the use and enhance Indigenous Technical Knowledge systems;
• Conduct periodic project site visits and monitor project progress according to the approved Annual Work Plans (AWPs);
• Oversee and ensure that all planned activities as per approved AWPs adhere to the standards in line with the respective sectoral requirements such as; construction, environment, tourism etc;
• Enhance the capacity of beneficiaries to effectively and efficiently implement impactful projects. With the support of GEF/SGP, to creatively organize and facilitate training workshops through participatory and interactive techniques;
• As part of the knowledge management and communication of the GEF/SGP, to capture and share best practices and lessons learnt from project implementation and monitoring. To send these to National Coordinator (NC) for approval and dissemination;
• Maintain good working partnership with the GEF/SGP National Coordinator and ensure continuous and timely flow of updates to the NC on all relevant issues affecting projects supported by the Programme.

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