Call for Proposal for Civil Society Organization(s) to support empowering women through sustainable MAPs production

UN Women plans to engage a Responsible Party as defined in accordance with these documents. UN Women invites sealed proposals from qualified proponents to provide the requirements as defined in the UN Women Terms of Reference. 

UN Women will engage Responsible Parties to implement targeted, gender-responsive interventions in the municipalities of Malësi e Madhe, Dibër, and Bulqizë through two distinct lots. The overall objective of the intervention is to empower women in the MAPs (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) value chains by addressing structural barriers to their economic participation, enhancing their access to productive resources, and strengthening their roles in decision-making and market engagement. The selected Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will implement a comprehensive package of services that include technical expertise, mentoring and coaching, training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), support for organic certification, and facilitation of women’s representation in producer groups and associations. These efforts aim to strengthen women’s roles in the MAPs sector, improve their income and visibility, and contribute to inclusive rural development in line with national strategies and CEDAW recommendations. 

Proposals must be received by UN Women at the address specified not later than 23:59 on date 7 August 2025.

The budget range for this proposal should be: 

Malesi e Madhe: all proposals under this Call must fall within a maximum of 8,000,000 ALL.

Diber and Bulqize: all proposals under this Call must fall within a maximum of 7,000,000 ALL.

Interested proponents may obtain further information by contacting this email address: [ Click to reveal ]