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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites proposals to provide expert, analytical, and methodological support to national partners in the Kyrgyz Republic for implementing International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190 and developing policy recommendations for a gender-responsive care economy. Operating under the broader umbrella of the Challenging Harmful Attitudes and Norms for Gender Equality (CHANGE) programme, this initiative addresses structural economic inequalities that increase women's vulnerability to gender-based violence across Central Asia. The program's core goals include supporting the national roadmap for ILO Convention No. 190 on eliminating workplace violence and harassment, strengthening the institutional capacity of government agencies and key stakeholders, and advancing context-tailored frameworks for the care economy. Eligible activities encompass gender-responsive data collection and analysis, capacity-building workshops, multi-stakeholder coordination, and policy advocacy aimed at expanding women's access to employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods. The funding scope covers a 12-month project duration, targeting women and girls—particularly in rural and marginalized communities—as well as national institutions, civil society organizations, and local policymakers throughout the Kyrgyz Republic.

Eligibility

Applicants must be qualified civil society organizations, academic institutions, research entities, or specialized non-governmental organizations with proven expertise in gender equality, labor rights, socio-economic research, or public policy development within Central Asia. Submitting entities must demonstrate a strong institutional track record in stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and gender-responsive programming, alongside the organizational capacity to manage and execute multi-faceted technical assistance projects over a 12-month timeframe. Evaluation considerations will focus on the technical soundness of the proposed methodology, the depth of regional and thematic expertise, the clarity of the implementation plan, and the demonstrated ability to foster effective partnerships with government agencies and local stakeholders to achieve sustainable project outcomes.

Post Date: October 29, 2026