Inclusive and responsive labour force participation in Ukraine: outcomes-based financing feasibility assessment

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 24 October 2024 to assess the feasibility of outcomes-based financing instruments to support labour force participation of excluded and marginalised groups in Ukraine.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
16 September 2024
Last updated
26 September 2024 — See all updates
Funds:
Closed
Countries:
Ukraine
Sector:
Disabilities, Girls and women, Livelihoods, Private sector/business
Eligible organisations:
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), UK-based non-profit organisations, Humanitarian relief organisations, Organisations based in Low to Middle Income Countries (LMIC)
Value of funding:
£100,001 to £500,000

This opportunity closed on 24 October 2024.

Summary

The primary objective of this project is to assess the feasibility and potential benefits of using innovative finance mechanisms, such as outcomes-based financing, to support inclusive and responsive labour force participation in Ukraine [footnote 1].

We would expect the feasibility assessment to cover:

  • overall benefits and risks of applying outcomes-based financing including, any barriers to using outcomes-based financing in this context, for example, regulatory issues, stakeholder appetite
  • potential beneficiaries, target outcomes and methods for verifying and costing outcomes
  • potential programme structures and partners, for example, employer organisations, donors, government agencies, social investors, social enterprises and humanitarian organisations supporting livelihoods and vocational training

Presentation and dissemination of the outputs would also be expected.

After the feasibility study is complete, the delivery partner would work with FCDO to share the study’s findings with relevant stakeholders including the Government of Ukraine, donors and private sector investors.

We will sign an agreement with the successful bidder of up to £200,000 for the delivery of a detailed feasibility, presentation and dissemination by 31 March 2025.

Requirements for organisations

Applicants will need to demonstrate understanding of Ukraine’s political and socio-economic context, as well as experience of outcome-based financing mechanisms and how they can be applied to support employment and retention outcomes in fragile or conflict contexts.

We can only sign agreements for this funding opportunity with not-for-profit organisations. For-profit organisations may be involved further down the delivery chain. We welcome applications from consortiums if they have a not-for-profit lead.

How to apply

Read the call for proposals for more information and how to apply.

Ensure your proposals include:

  • competed bid template
  • detailed project proposal
  • detailed budget and a budget narrative
  • CVs for all senior staff members

Email your proposals to Charlotte.beck@fcdo.gov.uk by 24 October 2024.

Contact

Charlotte.beck@fcdo.gov.uk

  1. Understood as access to the labour market, decent employment and retention of excluded and marginalised groups in Ukraine, with potential focus on women and people with disabilities. ↩

Updates to this page

Published 16 September 2024
Last updated 26 September 2024 + show all updates

  1. The FCDO invites submitted proposals by 24 October 2024.

  2. First published.

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