Call for bids in Kazakhstan: e-learning courses
The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is now accepting project proposals for the 2020/2021 financial year that will end on 31 March 2021.
The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is now accepting project proposals for the 2020/2021 financial year that will end on 31 March 2021.
This year the British Embassy in Nur-Sultan is seeking to support projects that aim to institutionalise training on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the health sector, and strengthen health response to GBV in Kazakhstan.
There has been an increase in the number of victims of gender-based violence throughout the COVID-19 lockdown in Kazakhstan. One of hotlines, established to help victims of domestic violence, reported a 50% increase in the number of calls in the first half of April compared to February. 50% of girls are subjected to violent methods of upbringing in the family; including 21% who receive physical punishment and 45% experience psychological aggression and violence.
The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan is seeking to support the Government of Kazakhstan in its COVID-19 response plans, including actions on enhancing the GBV response mechanism, and working closely with the Ministry of Healthcare.
We are particularly interested in project proposals aimed towards developing E-learning courses that can deliver the following outcomes:
- increased proficiency of health professionals in complying with the Clinical Protocol on Gender-Based Violence
- strengthened capacity and expertise of health professionals in following suitable systems to refer GBV survivors within the health system and providing emergency and social care
- increased awareness of GBV, amongst first responders including ambulance staff, nurses, doctors, police officers, psychologists and social workers
- increased awareness of GBV amongst the general public, i.e. for people to understand the concept and develop a zero tolerance attitude toward the issue and abusers; for women to know their rights and be aware of the mechanisms available for them to be treated and protected in case they are GBV survivors
Characteristics
- the E-Learning courses should be comprehensive, self-standing and accessible in various free platforms including those of the British Government
- the courses to be available in Kazakh and Russian languages
Audience
The target audience are first responders to emergency calls, including ambulance staff, nurses, doctors, social workers, psychologists and those that may identify cases, e.g. teachers
Bid guidance
- project will be funded in the 2020/2021 financial year that will end on 31 March 2021, with no expectation of continued funding beyond this period
- maximum budget limit: USD 38,000
Assessment
Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
- alignment with the above mentioned thematic priorities and outcomes
- outcomes are achievable within the funding period
- project design includes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures
- sustainability demonstrating that project benefits continue after the funding ends
- risk and financial accountability procedures
- the organisation’s safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries
- overall value for money
Process
- project proposals must be received by midnight on 17 July 2020. Late proposals will not be considered
- proposals must be submitted using the attached forms only (Project Proposal and Activity Based Budget)
- proposals must be submitted to ukinkz@fco.gov.uk
- project proposals selected for further consideration will be notified on 31 July 2020
- the British Embassy Nur-Sultan aim to sign grant agreements with successful project implementers by 14 August 2020
Contacts
Assemgul Kaliyeva, Projects Officer, Assemgul.Kaliyeva@fco.gov.uk
Alternative contact: Larissa Volkova, Political Officer, Larissa.Volkova@fco.gov.uk
Documents