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U.S. Embassy Program Strategic Goals and Objectives

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Mogadishu announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that increases the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life.

· Objective 1: Cultivate and deepen professional skillset of marginalized and minority fellows, through the recruitment of two cohorts of eight fellows each to serve in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of South West State (SWS,) as well as international and local NGOs.

· Objective 2: Expand political inclusion in Somalia through the provision of professional development experiences for young Somalis from marginalized and minority communities seeking careers in government, NGOs, and the private sector through work experiences in the aforementioned institutions and capacity building experiences provided via the project.

The authority for this funding opportunity is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA) using FY2022 Economic Support Fund (ESF).

Phase II of the John Lewis Minority Fellows Program seeks to boost the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life through professional development and work experiences.

Projects should be designed to achieve the following U.S. Embassy Program Strategic Goals and Objectives:

Phase II of the John Lewis Minority Fellows Program seeks to boost the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life through two mutually reinforcing objectives:

· Objective 1: Cultivate and deepen professional skillset of marginalized and minority fellows, through the recruitment of two cohorts of eight fellows each to serve in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of South West State (SWS,) as well as international and local NGOs.

· Objective 2: Expand political inclusion in Somalia through the provision of professional development experiences for young Somalis from marginalized and minority communities seeking careers in government, NGOs, and the private sector through work experiences in the aforementioned institutions and capacity building experiences provided via the project.

Applicant Project Objective 1: XXX

Objectives of the project should be SMART:

· Specific: Detailed and specifies what will be achieved

· Measurable: have associated metrics or measurements of success

· Attainable: appropriately challenging, objectives can be reasonably attained give the available resources

· Relevant: align with the policy/program goal and appropriate within the country or beneficiary audience

· Time-Bound: achievable within the timeframe of the program

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

· Through collaboration with U.S. Embassy Mogadishu’s Political-Economic Section, recruit of 16 fellows, with six male fellows and ten female fellows, from Somalia’s marginalized and minority communities to serve in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of SWS as well as international and local NGOs.

· By leveraging Embassy networks and relationships, work to secure the fellows placements in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of SWS, as well as in local and international NGOs.

· Plan and execute a two- to three-day training experiences for fellows training them on note taking, office communication, and information technology skills to prepare them for their placements.

· Provide day-to-day mentoring of fellows in their placements in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of SWS, as well as in local and international NGOs.

· Host keynote speaker events and networking opportunities for fellows as appropriate and as opportunities allow.

· Track fellows’ experiences in their placements and provide U.S. and Somali government stakeholders with compelling qualitative case studies of how fellows demonstrably contributed to the country’s governance through greater political inclusion.

· Successful fellowship experiences for 16 fellows from Somalia’s marginalized and minority communities to serve in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of SWS, well as local and international NGOs.

· Improved understanding and buy-in from key Somali government stakeholders, as well as local NGOs, on the value of greater political inclusion of members of marginalized and minority groups in public service, aiding in the country’s stability through government representation that fully reflects the diversity of its citizens.

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Expected Results To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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Specific results could include the following:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

· Number of mentorship meetings and trainings organized for fellows.

· Percentage of increase in professional skills of fellows.

· Number of fellows recruited from Somalia’s marginalized and minority communities through collaboration with U.S. Embassy Mogadishu’s Political-Economic Section.

· Number of fellows placed into placement positions in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries.

· Number of individuals receiving civic experiences through USG-assisted programs.

· Number of fellows supported with monthly stipends delivered via mobile money/bank transfers with reliability and transparency.

· Number of project-procured laptops delivered to fellows to facilitate their work in seconded positions.

· Number of additional equipment/clothing grants delivered to fellows to facilitate their work/build confidence and acceptance in their placements.

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Inputs:

· Ongoing mentoring of fellows

· Placement assistance to fellows

· Training of fellows

· Tracking of fellows’ experiences

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Outputs:

· Recruitment, training, and placement of 16 fellows.

· Production of 8 compelling qualitative case studies of how fellows demonstrably contributed to the country’s governance through greater political inclusion.

· Hosting of 6 speaker events and networking opportunities for fellows

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Data should be disaggregated as follows:

· Men and Women

· Regions of Participation

· Clan representation

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Targets (measurable; quarterly and/or other milestones):

· Number of professional development training sessions for fellows within the period of performance, organized by the awardee in collaboration with U.S. Embassy Mogadishu’s Political-Economic Section, with high-level speakers to provide fellows with experiences to augment their work in their secondments.

· Number of trainings (three days each) for fellows after recruitment to provide them with note taking, office communication, and information technology skills to prepare them for their placements.

· Administrative data, as well as qualitative and quantitative data via diary keeping, semi-structured interviews and Likert Scale surveys with fellows, to demonstrate gains in professional skills, experience and confidence.

· Number of fellows that have provided feedback/information to their community re placement experience, learning or impacts.

· Number of fellows who have conveyed positive messages about minority inclusive governance to relevant actors.

· Case studies using quantitative and qualitative data from quarterly reporting and the monitoring and evaluation framework to demonstrate compelling evidence on the success of the fellowship.

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Outcomes (results or changes caused by these activities):

· Knowledge and skills of targeted fellows is increased.

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Applicant Project Objective 2: XXX

Objectives of the project should be SMART:

· Specific: Detailed and specifies what will be achieved

· Measurable: have associated metrics or measurements of success

· Attainable: appropriately challenging, objectives can be reasonably attained give the available resources

· Relevant: align with the policy/program goal and appropriate within the country or beneficiary audience

· Time-Bound: achievable within the timeframe of the program

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following:

· Plan and execute at least two professional development training sessions for fellows within the period of performance, organized by the awardee in collaboration with U.S. Embassy Mogadishu’s Political-Economic Section, with high-level speakers to provide fellows with experiences to augment their work in their placements. Provide fellows with inspiring experiences to motivate them to pursue long-term employment in public service roles.

· Track fellows’ onward experiences after their placements conclude; provide employment data of the fellows in the Somali government, NGOs, and the private sector as a result of their experiences and capacity building in the project.

· Monitor and evaluate fellows’ experiences by drawing on administrative data, as well as qualitative and quantitative data, via semi-structured interviews and Likert Scale surveys with fellows, and provide a business case for a longer-term fellows program with countrywide coverage.

· Fellows report gaining skills relevant for working in a professional environment.

· Fellows are exposed to high-level speakers and mentors to guide them.

· Fellows are able to create a network among themselves and view their group as a future resource to help them and feel confident tapping into fellows from previous program and using them as mentors.

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Expected Results To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here: XXX

Specific results could include the following:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

· Plan and execute at least two professional development training sessions for fellows within the period of performance, organized by the awardee in collaboration with U.S. Embassy Mogadishu’s Political-Economic Section, with high-level speakers to provide fellows with experiences to augment their work in their placements. Provide fellows with inspiring experiences to motivate them to pursue long-term employment in public service roles.

· Track fellows’ onward experiences after their placements conclude; provide employment data of the fellows in the Somali government, NGOs, and the private sector as a result of their experiences and capacity building in the project.

· Monitor and evaluate fellows’ experiences by drawing on administrative data, as well as qualitative and quantitative data, via semi-structured interviews and Likert Scale surveys with fellows, and provide a business case for a longer-term fellows program with countrywide coverage.

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Performance Indicators:

· Number of participants who successfully complete the fellowship

· Number of participants who participant in fellowship professional development events

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Inputs:

· Provision of three profession development trainings for cohorts of fellows

· Conducting of semi-structured interviews and surveys with fellows

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Outputs:

· A cohort of 16 minority/marginalized fellows who report gaining skills, experience, confidence and contacts as a result of fellowship and who plan to continue some form of public benefit work in future

· Improve their briefing skills by hosting quarterly briefing meetings with U.S. Embassy staff on how the program is going and offer insights into their work.

· Host networking event, including networking events with graduates from the previous program.

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Data should be disaggregated as follows:

· Men and Women

· Regions of Participation

· Clan representation

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Targets:

· Number of career development, experience, travel exposure grants made to fellows.

· Number of fellows who have actively posted to an online mutual support group at least 18 times during their placement period.

· Number of instances where fellows provide mutual support, share information and/or work jointly.

· Attendance of networking events and online events.

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Outcomes:

· Increased professional development opportunities for fellows.

· Increased networking opportunities with alumni from the previous cohort.

· Access to monthly webinars on relevant topics.

· Access to quarterly high-level speakers.

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