Tenders are invited for Identify a New Partner Project for Effect 2 Prevention of the a3pv Program. Closing Date: 10 Nov 2025 Type: Consultancy Themes: Gender/Protection and Human Rights Introduction and Background See the link below for all the information related to the call for proposals: https://kdrive.infomaniak.com/app/share/838286/0083749e-c125-4248-a813-87a0b05f5c2c In the context of Haitis multidimensional crisis (security, political, economic, social and humanitarian), gender-based violence (GBV) is a major protection risk for women and girls. It is fueled by a deep-rooted patriarchal societal system. GBV takes different forms (physical, psychological, sexual or economic) depending on the specific socio-economic, political, security, environmental context, etc. In the South, Switzerlands priority area[1], patriarchal norms and structures legitimize GBV and womens economic dependence within households. In this predominantly rural region, the family sphere emerges as the main space for domestic violence and exclusion. In the Metropolitan Zone of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP), armed violence adds to these structural challenges. Criminal groups (CCs) have gradually increased their control in the MPA to around 85% by mid-2025. The GCs systematically use (gang) rape, sexual assault, kidnapping followed by sexual assault, etc. to terrorize and dominate populations in their areas of influence. For the first quarter of 2025, 1,741 cases of GBV were reported, a figure that is probably underestimated. In 2025, 1.5 million people are in need of protection due to GBV in Haiti. The main groups vulnerable to protection risks are women and girls, children and youth, internally displaced persons, and other marginalized groups. The situation is particularly difficult for more than 1.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), who represent 61% of the total survivant.es. The weakness/absence of state institutions (police, legal services, medical services, etc.) constitute considerable barriers to the protection of women and girls from violence. Access to holistic care services (accommodation, adapted psychosocial and medical services, legal assistance, etc.) remains extremely limited. The few services available are often inaccessible because of the economic inability to acquire the necessary logistics or because of general insecurity. The use of these services carries risks of retaliation for survivors and referents, which justifies the need for adapted referral systems that are managed locally. The lack of knowledge of available care services poses a major concern for supporting GBV survivors. This lack of knowledge of the system results, among other things, from weak coordination between key GBV actors (lack of human and financial resources, appropriate tools and approaches, etc.). Finally, in this context, measures to prevent gender-based violence and patriarchal norms are of crucial importance. In order to contribute to an articulated response to this multidimensional crisis in Haiti, Switzerland is paying particular attention to building the resilience of the targeted populations and the protection of vulnerable groups, taking into account the effects and consequences of violence against them. In this sense, the Swiss Cooperation (SC) in Haiti has three programs related to its 2025-2028 strategy, including one in particular Improving the Protection of the Most Vulnerable Populations in Haiti (A3PV) dedicated to the protection of women and girls, including minority groups against GBV. In a highly fragile context where social gender norms are combined with a weak protection system, Switzerland wants no one to be left behind. Indeed, the SC, through the A3PV programme, contributes to Goal 1 of Switzerlands International Cooperation Strategy 2025-2028 ("Save lives, alleviate human suffering and support access to quality basic services for the most deprived populations"), as well as to Sustainable Development Goals #5 (gender equality) and #10 (reduced inequalities). At the national level, this program is in line with the national plan to combat GBV from 2023 to 2027 and follows the dynamics of the guidelines of Haitis 2014-2034 gender equality policy. Since 2019, Switzerland has subsidised one-off actions in the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Area (ZMPP) in the field of protection, aimed at supporting local and international actors in the prevention and response to GBV. As a result, a holistic approach to care coupled with prevention provides better results and sustainable change in practices requires long-term actions. The A3PV program builds on this lesson learned and seeks to improve protection and build community resilience with a specific and exclusive focus on GBV. The A3PV program will work on three pillars closely linked to the three effects pursued: life saving measures, GBV prevention, and coordination in the sector in order to strengthen the first two pillars. The program operates in the South and the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP). The program would be implemented by the following actors: Pillar 1 response ("life saving measures"): ZMPP: Consortium of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Association of Volunteers in International Service (AVSI) and the Combite for Peace and Development (CPD) South: Fanm Deside Pillar 2 GBV prevention exclusively in the South department: The SC is launching this call for proposals with the intention of finding a partner to implement the "prevention" component on innovative methodologies and approaches in the South Department (see Chapter 3). This dynamic should lead to a shared funding agreement and the implementation of an action articulated exclusively on Objective 2 of the A3PV programme (see Chapter 2 for a description of the A3PV). Pillar 3 coordination in the sector: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Details of the call for proposals Who can submit a proposal The call for proposals is open to applications from international NGOs and Haitian organizations that meet certain key criteria. Proposals from solidarity consortia are accepted. In the case of a consortium, the composition of the candidates must ensure complementarity, coherence and competence in all the required areas. The SC plans to have only one contractual partner. In this sense, in the framework of this call for proposals, only one proposal will be selected (either from an individual organisation or from a consortium). Organizations should demonstrate: Proven experience in the field of GBV prevention. In particular, the change of individual and collective behaviour (community level) in order to transform social norms, systems and structures, including working with men and boys (positive masculinity). Proven experience and expertise in the use of specific approaches and methodologies for GBV prevention at the community level, including the aspect of positive masculinity as indicated in chapter "3.1. Needs and specificities of the call for proposals". For example, approaches and methodologies such as "Champions of Change", "Healing Together", "Planting Equality" or blended approaches can be proposed. The organization must demonstrate its experience through projects that it has successfully implemented in the past. Proven experience in training and capacity building of CSOs and CBOs at the community level regarding these methodologies and approaches for GBV prevention (see "3.1. Needs and specificities of the call for proposals"). Proven experience in mobilizing community on gender equality and building sustainable and transformative networks. Proven ability to implement projects in a complex and fragile context with robust budget management requiring compliance with rigorous administrative and financial procedures. The organization should include either letters of recommendation from previous donors or other relevant references relating to actions that are being implemented or have already been implemented. Community anchoring and/or partnerships with CBOs/SCOs in the Southern Department of Haiti. Where applicable, a strong capacity to rapidly develop effective implementation partnerships with CBOs/SCOs in the South Department and explanation of how this will happen in the proposal. A good knowledge of the priorities of the SCs work in Haiti (values, objectives, thematic focus, approaches, intervention strategy, cross-cutting priorities, etc.). Adaptability to the frequent changes that can occur in a context of permanent crisis, capitalizing on the lessons learned and continuing actions. The proposal should include avenues for a possible reorientation/adaptation/change of the programme in the event of a crisis. What types of projects can be funded This call for proposals focuses on Effect 2 of the A3PV programme which aims at prevention. It emphasizes a series of non-exhaustive elements capable of guiding the choice of partner for the next steps. The project should be clearly formulated and should address the following points: Promote actions related to the prevention of GBV at the community level, which focuses on the change of social norms, systems and structures that generate GBV, as explained in chapter "3.1. Needs and specificities of the call for proposals". Accentuate, master and implement approaches and methodologies for the prevention of GBV and work on innovative positive masculinities such as "Champions of Change", "Healing Together", "Planting Equality" or any other relevant methodology. Mixed approaches are possible. Applicant organizations may feel free to propose any approach that they have mastered and whose impact has been objectively demonstrated in fragile contexts as part of previously implemented programs related to the prevention of GBV and the promotion of positive masculinity (as described in chapter "3.1. Needs and specificities of the call for proposals"). Include the objective of Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4180654/appel-proposition-pour-identifier-un-projet-dun-nouveau-partenaire-pour-leffet-2-prevention-du-programme-a3pv
