RFI No 72039124RFI00003 - Participation in Customized Locally Focused Workshop Series - USAID Pakistan.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

From: USAID/Pakistan - Localiza�on Working Group (LWG)

To: All Interested Local Pakistani Organiza�ons

Subject: Request for Informa�on to Par�cipate in Customized Locally Focused Workshop Series on “How to Work with USAID”

Reference: Request for Informa�on (RFI) # - 72039124RFI00003

Release Date: September 27, 2024

Closing Date: October 14, 2024, 04:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time (PST)

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain baseline informa�on from local organiza�ons and conduct market research to design a series of workshops customized to the Pakistani context that aims to:

(1) provide different ways and avenues for Pakistani organiza�ons on how to work with USAID,

(2) build the capacity of local organiza�ons to take a leading role in USAID’s development process in Pakistan, and

(3) enable local organiza�ons to be be�er placed for future co-crea�on. Co-crea�on is defined as a par�cipatory design process that aims to produce be�er outcomes by tapping into ideas, resources, energy of people and organiza�ons that share a stake in the solu�on of the program.

These series of workshops will complement the Mission Pakistan’s localiza�on strategy that seeks to enable local actors to set their own agendas, develop solu�ons and bring their leadership and resources to make those solu�ons a reality.

Accordingly, local Pakistani organiza�ons are invited to submit their informa�on to par�cipate in this process by filling the form at A�achment B: Local Organiza�on Informa�on Form .

Prior to submi�ng the requested informa�on, please review the defini�on of local organiza�on given in A�achment A: USAID Pakistan’s Localiza�on Agenda .

This RFI is issued solely for informa�on and planning purposes. It does not cons�tute a No�ce of Funding Opportunity, a Request for Applica�ons, an Annual Program Statement, a Request for Proposal, a Request for Quota�on, an Invita�on for Bids, a Solicita�on, or an indica�on that USAID/Pakistan will make an award from this RFI. Therefore, responses to this RFI shall not be considered as applica�ons and will not be accepted by the U.S. Government (USG) to form a binding agreement. Responding to this RFI will not give any advantage to any firm or organiza�on in any subsequent procurement and will not lead to an organiza�onal conflict of interest. Responses will strictly be held confiden�al. Issuance of this RFI does not cons�tute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in prepara�on or submission in response to this RFI.

U.S. Agency for International Development Tel: +92 51 201 4000 Embassy of the United States of America Fax: +92 51 233 8061 & 62 Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad https://www.usaid.gov/pakistan http://www.usaid.gov/pakistan

Request for Informa�on (RFI ) 72039124RFI000 03 To Deliver Customized Locally Focused Workshop Series on “How to Work with USAID”

Respondents are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or restricted informa�on contained in their response. No basis for claims against the USG shall arise as a result of a response to this request for informa�on or from the USG 's use of such informa�on. USAID will not respond to any telephone inquiries regarding this no�ce.

How To Submit A Response:

Interested par�es must fill out the form given A�achment B: Local Organiza�on Informa�on Form and submit a filled and completed form via email to Mr. Zee Waqar Khan at zwkhan@usaid.gov and Mr.

Nadeem Wali at nwali@usaid.go v no later than October 14, 2024 by 4:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time. The subject line of this email must state: Local Organiza�on Form (RFI # 72039124RFI00003 ). Please note that organiza�ons will not receive feedback or sugges�ons on the submission.

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Request for Informa�on (RFI) 72039124RFI00003

A�achment A

A�achment A

USAID Pakistan’s Localiza�on Agenda

USAID/Pakistan programs are designed to nurture a stable, peaceful, and thriving Pakistan, and to build more sustainable development through a greater reliance on implementa�on of our programming through local partners. Our strategy is based on the new Country Development Coopera�on Strategy (CDCS) design and focused on fostering economic resilience and environmental sustainability, enhancing governance and civic engagement, and improving health and educa�onal outcomes. These efforts collec�vely aim to empower Pakistan to independently plan, manage, and finance its path to enduring progress and self-sufficiency. In order to foster these efforts, USAID/Pakistan’s wants to empower the local Pakistani organiza�ons through the new localiza�on strategy which is defined as the set of internal reforms, ac�ons, and behavior changes that the Agency is undertaking to ensure our work puts local actors in the lead, strengthens local systems, and is responsive to local communi�es.

USAID’s approach to localiza�on is informed by over a decade of experience showing that local leadership is cri�cal for greater equity, effec�veness, and sustainability. The widespread consensus that development and humanitarian assistance must enable local actors to set their own agendas, develop solu�ons, and bring their leadership and resources to make those solu�ons a reality is why USAID/Pakistan has priori�zed advancing localiza�on by:

1. Adap�ng our policies and programs to foster locally led development that is �ed to each country’s unique poli�cal, social, cultural, economic, and environmental condi�ons, including through local systems prac�ce and local capacity strengthening ;

2. Shi�ing power to local actors, including, with an inclusive development lens , those from marginalized and underrepresented groups, and promo�ng space for them to influence and exercise leadership over priority se�ng, ac�vity design and implementa�on, and measuring and evalua�ng results;

3. Channeling a larger por�on of funding directly to local partners while ensuring accountability for the appropriate use of funds and achievement of development and humanitarian results; and

4. Serving as a global advocate and thought leader, using our convening power, partnerships, voice, and other tools of development diplomacy to catalyze a broader shi� toward locally led development.

USAID Pakistan will consider an en�ty as a local organiza�on that meets the following defini�on:

Local en�ty means an individual, a corpora�on, a nonprofit organiza�on, or another body of persons that—

(1) is legally organized under the laws of;

(2) has as its principal place of business or opera�ons in; and

(3) is

(A) majority owned by individuals who are ci�zens or lawful permanent residents of; and

(B) managed by a governing body the majority of who are ci�zens or lawful permanent residents of a country receiving assistance.

— Ends — https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/What_is_Locally_Led_Development_Fact_Sheet.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/policy/local-systems-framework https://www.usaid.gov/policy/local-capacity-strengthening https://www.usaid.gov/inclusivedevelopment

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A�achment B

ATTACHMENT B:

Local Organiza�on Informa�on Form

A. Please fill out the following sec�ons of this form:

1. Name of organiza�on including office address, city, telephone numbers, email and website:

2. Name and �tle of organiza�on’s focal person, contact number and email address:

3. Registra�on Status of your organiza�on:

(a) Is your organiza�on legally registered as per the law of Pakistan? (Answer with Yes or No)

(b) Under which local law is your organiza�on registered?

(c) Date of organiza�onal registra�on:

4. Geographic Focus that your organiza�on is working in (Select all that apply by drawing a circle around your selec�on)

Punjab KP Sindh Balochistan

Gilgit Bal�stan Islamabad

5. Your sector exper�se is in the field of (Select all that apply by drawing a circle around your selec�on and/or in case none of the op�ons apply, write your sector exper�se against ‘others’. ):

Health Educa�on Economic Growth Climate Change Environment

Gender Technology Water & Sanita�on Energy Infrastructure

Agriculture Governance Others: ___________________________

6. Your area of exper�se (Select all that apply by drawing a circle around your selec�on and/or in case none of the op�ons apply, write your area of exper�se against ‘other’.)

Capacity Building Training Community Mobiliza�on Policy Analysis

Advocacy Outreach Research Monitoring and Evalua�on

A�achment B

Digital Development Private Sector Engagement Technical Assistance

Others: ___________________________

7. Please list and provide details of the last five ongoing or completed projects that your organiza�on is directly responsible for:

Sr # Name of the Project With

Start Month/Year and End Month/Year

Project Value in PKR

Donor Source of Funding

A�achment B

B. Please respond to the following ques�ons:

Q1. Will you be interested in a�ending a workshop on “How to Work with USAID/Mission Pakistan.” (Answer with Yes or No)

Q2. If your answer to Ques�on 1 is yes, are you willing to bear the cost associated with traveling and accommoda�on to either one of these loca�ons (Answer with Yes or No and if Yes, Select the one that apply)

Lahore Karachi Peshawar Islamabad

Q3. Is there any topic/concept/theme that you would like us to include in our series of workshops?

Q4. Have you received a USAID direct award or sub-award before? (A direct award is a grant or agreement between USAID and the organiza�on, called the prime award. A subaward is a grant or agreement between the organiza�on receiving the prime award and another organiza�on for purposes achieving the work as outlined in the prime award’s agreement.) If yes, please provide the type (direct prime or sub) and number of awards.

Q5. Do you have your valid Audit reports for the last three years? (Answer with Yes or No. This is for informa�on purposes only.)

Q.6 Briefly describe your organiza�on’s structure including staffing.

A�achment B

Q7. Kindly provide a success story that outlines the achievement of your organiza�on in your field of work. Please limit this success story to one page only .