Tenders Are Invited For Build Inclusive Business Ecosystems For Stabilization And Transformation (Bi-Best)

Tenders Are Invited For Project To Build Inclusive Business Ecosystems For Stabilization And Transformation In The Mano River Union (Bi-Best) The Project Includes The Following Components Component 1 - Gender Responsive, Climate Friendly And Conflict Sensitive Value Chain Analysis A) Sub-Component 1.1: Gender Responsive, Climate Friendly And Conflict Sensitive Value Chain Analysis Activity 1.1.1 Conduct A Rapid Market Assessment (Rma) To Select Two Value Chains Conducive For Womens Empowerment, Climate Resilience And Cohesion Activity 1.1.2 Analyse The Two Value Chains Selected Activity 1.1.3 Design Interventions For Inclusive Trade Ecosystems In Mru B) Sub-Component 1.2: Sustainability And Scalability Activity 1.2.1 Conduct A Gender Audit Of The Mru Secretariat Activity 1.2.2 Develop A Green Climate FundS (Gcf) Concept Note On Gender Responsive Climate Resilience And Low-Carbon Value Chains In Mru Component 2 Inclusive And Resilient Market Dynamics A) Sub-Component 2.1: Facilitation Of Business Linkages In The Two Selected Value Chains (Vcs) Activity 2.1.1 Hold Forums And Meetings Between National And Cross Border Market Actors To Build Productive Networks For The Benefit Of Women Cbts; Activity 2.1.2 Support The Development Of Accessible And Affordable Gender Responsive Financial And Business Support Services; Activity 2.1.3 Support The Development Of Accessible And Affordable Gender Responsive Non-Financial Business Support Services; B) Sub-Component 2.2: Formalization Of Womens Businesses Activity 2.2.1 Conduct Sensitization For Women Entrepreneurs To Formalize Their Businesses Activity 2.2.2 Facilitate Existing Business Registration Services To Provide Services To Women Cross-Border Traders C) Sub-Component 2.3: Addressing Non-Tariff Barriers Impacting Women In Cbt Activity 2.3.1 Strengthen Gender-Based Violence Prevention And Response Mechanisms In Cross Border Trade Component 3 - Enabled Women Traders In Cross Border Value Chains A) Sub-Component 3.1: Access To Skills, Markets, And Capital Activity 3.1.1 Develop Skills Of Women Through Training And Mentorship And Peer-Topeer Support Activity 3.1.2 Develop A Simplified Guide To Improve Access To Information On Trade Rules And Regulation Activity 3.1.3 Improve Access To Finance Through Market Facilitation With Banks And Village Savings And Loan Associations (Vslas) B) Sub-Component 3.2: Access To Technology Activity 3.2.1 Develop Digital Solutions To Facilitate Internet Inclusion Of Women Cross Border Traders (Trade Facilitation And Information Centres) C) Sub-Component 3.3: Enhanced Leadership And Negotiation Capacity Of Wcbts Activity 3.3.1 Train Women Cross Border Traders (Wcbts) On Cooperative Development To Strengthen Their Networks And Associations Activity 3.3.2 Connect Associations Of Wcbts With National And Regional Bodies For Their Representation In Regional Trade Policy Dialogue That Advance Their Participation And Benefits From Cbt Component 4 - Project Management A) Sub-Component 4.1: Project Implementation Unit WomenS Entrepreneurship Development And Economic Empowerment Officer Procurement Officer Monitoring And Evaluation Assistant Communication Assistant B) Sub-Component 4.2: Running Costs Furniture Office Equipment Supplies Communication Assistant C) Sub-Component 4.3: Day-To-Day Coordination D) Sub-Component 4.4: Review And Audits Independent Evaluation Audit Of Accounts Tender Link :