Call For Proposal (CFP): Voter Education Campaign for the November 2024 Elections
Background
Somaliland’s multiparty system began with the constitutional referendum in 2001. Since then, Somaliland has successfully conducted multiple elections at the municipal, parliamentary, and presidential levels. In preparation for the upcoming combined elections scheduled for November 13, 2024, the NEC seeks to ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections with widespread voter engagement. The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) with funds from FCDO is supporting the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) to conduct a comprehensive voter education campaign. The aim is to improve voters’ knowledge of the presidential and political parties elections, encouraging informed participation.
Purpose
We invite local civil society organizations (CSOs) with a proven track record in voter education and awareness campaigns to contribute to voter education for the upcoming Somaliland presidential and political party elections. Selected CSOs will be essential in enhancing voter knowledge and encouraging participation in the electoral process.We aim to select two categories of CSOs:Lot 1: NGOs that will cover all districts within their chosen region.Lot 2: CBOs that will focus exclusively on specific districts or subareas within the capital cities.
Requirements Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a registered civil society organization in Somaliland with valid legal registration certificate.Demonstrate experience in voter education with evidence of similar work (provide recommendation letters or previous contracts) Maintain strict political neutrality in all activities and align with a mission of non-partisanship.Special consideration will be given to NGOs/CBOs who represent Women, Youth, Minorities and Disabilities.
Only one submission per organization is allowed, and each organization may apply for only one lot and one region. Required information must be submitted through this online form on or before Wednesday 2 October 2024, 18:00. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For any questions or clarifications, please contact hargeisa@nimd.org before 1 October 2024.
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