Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 12 Aug 2016
Call for proposal for granting financial support to a Third Party
to contribute to the project
“Valuing diversity: inclusive education intervention for East Jerusalem children”
(**ENI/2015/359-883**)
Co-funded by the European Union (main donor), UEFA Foundation for Children and Terre des Hommes Italia
Jerusalem, 21st of July, 2016
1. Background information
1.1Nature of the intervention
Terre des Hommes Italia (TDH It) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children against all forms of violence or abuse and guaranteeing their right to health, education and life. TDH It, which is part of the TDH International Federation, is currently working in 20 countries worldwide, carrying out humanitarian interventions and development projects in the sectors of education, mother and child health, income generation, water and sanitation, child protection and rehabilitation, to the benefit of thousands of children, their families and communities.
TDH It works in Palestine since 2000, and it has implemented several educational, health and psycho-social interventions together with its National Partners and with Local Authorities in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Within the frame of its activities, TDH It is implementing a 3-year project called ‘Valuing diversity:inclusive education intervention for East Jerusalem children’, which focuses on 10 Awqaf schools located in East Jerusalem that expressed the willingness of adopting a more inclusive approach, and of opening their premises to all children of the neighbourhood to provide them structured inclusive activities and safe places to play. The project also targets out-of-school children in need of educational support and/or protection.
1.2Area of intervention
East Jerusalem, specifically Wadi el Joz, Sheikh Jarrah, Bab az-Zahra, Silwan at-Thouri, Ras al-Amoud, the Old City, Sheikh Saad and Zaayyem.
1.3Duration of the project
16th of May 2016 to 15th of May 2019
1.4Direct beneficiaries
2,350 students of 10 schools in the target area and their parents; 120 school personnel; 100 out of school children; Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Officials/Counsellors/Supervisors; 10 Inclusive Education School Staff (IESS); schools involved in the network; 70 University students
1.5Overall objective
Contribute to the full enjoyment of the right to education for Palestinian children in East Jerusalem.
1.6Specific objective
Improve the quality of and increase access to basic education in East Jerusalem with an inclusive perspective
1.7Expected results pursued by the project
The project addresses structural issues such as staff training and works in partnership with school teachers and principals to support the students learning process and the quality of the educational service provided. In addition, the project promotes the participation of students and school/family interaction, creating a community where people cooperate to the growth and education of the child.
In order to respond to the increase of arrests of children in East Jerusalem, the project will also grant to concerned children needed support in order to engage main stakeholders and care-givers in the protection of children’s rights.
2. Expected output of the financial support
The selected organization (Third Party) is expected to provide legal support and follow up to at least 100 children during the project’s lifespan and to ensure the following:
· Appoint at least one full-time professional to be responsible in front of TDH It of the correct implementation of the foreseen activities and of the timely submission of all deliverables set forth in the MoU and in the Grant Contract signed with TDH It
· In coordination with the Project Educational Coordinator (PEC), support the project staff, and particularly the Mobile Team Leader, in carrying out and regularly update a needs assessment focused on fundamental rights of East Jerusalem children as stated both in the Local Laws and relevant Conventions/Treaties and investigate their enjoyment by children beneficiaries of the project
· Identify, in cooperation with PEC and project staff, partners and associates, target schools and communities, JDoE and any other relevant stakeholder, out of school children and among them children under house arrest and/or recently released from prison or still detained
· Define and design, in coordination with the project staff adequate assessment, monitoring, follow-up and field investigation tools to ensure proper support is given to identified children
· Ensure that needed information of each identified case is analysed and that a proper protection strategy is put in place.
· Ensure participation, upon request, to any relevant meetings with concerned authorities, project partners, associates and stakeholders
· Produce and regularly submit to the Project Manager fact-sheets, case studies and reports
· In coordination with the Project Manager, facilitate the field missions and the distance support provided by Experts
· In cooperation with the project staff, define activities and strategies to be implemented at family, school and community level
· Coordinate with the project team for the translation and dissemination of any relevant information/document on the project’s website and with relevant stakeholders
· Support the PM in drafting narrative reports by providing him/her with all requested information
· Ensure that appropriate visibility for the project and its donors is granted in its premises, throughout the implementation of the project
· Ensure that all staff appointed abides by TDH It code of conduct for the prevention of child abuse or to an equivalent standard of behavior
· Support TDH It in the organization of a final conference to share the outcomes of the project with all stakeholders.
· Ensure that access to its premises is granted to staff and representatives of the financing institutions who are involved in the monitoring and supervision of, or in other activities directly or indirectly connected with, the implementation of the project
3. Eligible applicants
In order to be eligible for this Grant, the Applicant must be a legal person and be a non-governmental organization established in Palestine. Project partners and associates are not eligible.
Compulsory qualifications and experience required to be selected as beneficiary of financial support under the scheme of “financial support to third parties provided by an EU grant’s beneficiary” according to articles 10.4-10.8 of the EU General Conditions attached to PRAG 2016 are the following:
· Strong commitment to protect Human Rights stated in the applicant’s mission and statute
· At least 15 years of experience in legal representation of children
· Sound record (at least 15 years) in drafting fact-sheets, reports, publications and in the promotion of children’s rights
· Proven experience in coordinating with other organizations in advocating for the rights of children, with focus on their right to education and healthcare
· Proven ability in collecting information and preparing reliable reports and fact sheets (both in English and Arabic).
· Sound monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills
· Previous work experience with PNGOs and INGOs is an asset, previous working experience with TDH is a plus
· Proven knowledge of Human Rights and International Law
· Good financial record Availability to move within the West Bank and East Jerusalem
How to apply:
4. Selection process
The selection process will be conducted as follows:
· By or before July, 29th, 2016, applicants should express their interest to Terre des Hommes Italia to participate to the selection process. Further to the expression for interest, Terre des Hommes Italia will provide via e-mail full details on requirements and expected deliverables, on how to apply together with a Project Abstract.
· Expression of interest should be sent by email to PMeducation.Jer@tdhitaly.org; cc p.redaelli@tdhitaly.org; the message shall have the following object: Third Party-ENI/2015/359-883–expression of interest
· By or before August, 12th, 2016, applicants who decide to participate in the selection should provide via email requested documents as specified in the documentation sent further to the expression of interest
· TDH will communicate the final outcome of the selection by August, 16th 2016 by means of an e-mail; the grant is supposed to start on September, 15th, 2016 and will continue until May, 15th, 2019.
5. Privacy and disclaimer
Data and information provided by the applicants and/or acquired by Terre des Hommes Italia during the selection process, and afterwards in the course of the project, will be solely processed for the purpose of evaluating the proposals, selecting the party and facilitating its work, according to the principles of correctness, legality, transparency and in full respect of the privacy and individual rights of the applicants. No information shall be transferred to any third party with the exception the financing institutions.
