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TT-WLD-RFA-G-KBL-0001B

Promote Component Women’s Leadership Development (Promote WLD)Request for Application

‘Implement the Jawana Curriculum for Primary Target Groups in Kabul’

Issuance Date: December 05, 2016Submission Closing Date & Time: January 06, 2017, 2:00 PM, Kabul, Afghanistan Time

Subject: TT-WLD-RFA-G-KBL-0001B Request for Applications: Implement the Jawana Curriculum for Primary Target Groups in Kabul

Dear Applicants,

Tetra Tech ARD, the implementing partner for USAID’s Women’s Leadership Development (USAID WLD) pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and in accordance with USAID Contract No AID-306-I-TO-14-00031, is authorized to provide Grants under Contract (GUC) to meet its program objectives. TT WLD is seeking applications from qualified organizations to ‘Implement the Jawana Curriculum for Primary Target Groups in Kabul,’ for an estimated period of 14 months.

USAID and TT WLD reserve the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.

For the purposes of this program, this RFA is being issued and consists of this cover letter and the following sections. Please read this RFA in its entirety before submitting your application to ensure you have completed the full application and are submitting all required documentation. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for an award.

Section I: Funding Opportunity DescriptionSection II: Eligibility Information and Evaluation CriteriaSection III: Application and Submission InformationSection IV: Award and Administration InformationSection V: Annexes

Annex A: Application FormAnnex B: Budget FormAnnex C: Certifications, vetting requirements and other assurancesAnnex D: Description of Jawana

Annex E: CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION AND UNIVERSAL IDENTIFIER Annex E II: DUNS Registration Instructions Annex F: Pre-Award Requirements Appendix B: Vetting Appendix C: USAID Employee Biographical Data Form AID1420-17 (EBD)

Thank you for interest.

Sincerely,

TT WLD Chief of Party

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Section I. Funding Opportunity Description

1.0 Background

Through Component 4, Women’s Leadership Development (WLD), of the USAID PROMOTE program, the primary target group will be provided with opportunities to develop management and leadership skills that will enable entry and advancement into decision making positions in mainstream social, political and economic sectors at national, provincial and perhaps district levels in Afghanistan. The primary target group is Afghan women between the ages of 18 and 30 who possess at least a high school diploma, though many will also have undertaken some college, university or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) study or possess a university degree.

It is expected that women who are equipped with the advanced skills, leadership acumen and self-confidence to compete successfully for high ranking positions, will advance within key sectors as leaders and change agents at the national, provincial and district levels. To assist the implementation of the project, Tetra Tech WLD seeks the services of education and training service providers to deliver the Jawana Management and Leadership Curriculum (see Annex D for a full description) which was developed by USAID Promote WLD project. In addition, TT WLD seeks institutions which provide capacity building and coaching for women in the target group. TT WLD will award a grant or grants for these services as described below.

2.0 Project Objectives and Activities

The purpose of the grant is to build the sustainability and resiliency of Afghanistan’s long-term capacity to train women leaders. The objective is for local institutions (universities, colleges, and private training providers) to successfully deliver the Jawana curriculum for WLD’s primary target group over the course of one year. TT WLD seeks institutions which have a commitment to the institutionalization and sustainability of the Jawana curriculum into their educational systems, and those which identify partnership opportunities with private entities to leverage additional in-kind resources and opportunities for women during and after the program.

To achieve this objective, TT WLD shall issue grants to accredited Afghan private and government universities and other qualified training institutions that can meet TT WLD listed program requirements. The awarded Grantee shall have experience in implementing women’s curriculum and training programs in Kabul, Afghanistan. The awardee Grantee must conduct the activities summarized below. Applicants must verify that they have the capacity to meet these requirements and submit an information-sharing plan to document lessons learned and best practices for future implementation. Additionally, applicants will be asked to develop a sustainability plan which outlines the institution’s plan for institutionalizing the curriculum into its academic systems and for developing partnerships with other private organizations that increase the impact and opportunities of the project.

Examples of opportunities created by the use of Third Party Private Sector Partners by the Grantee MAY include:

Secure transport to and from the institution for participants. Scholarships for participants. Resources for participants such as:

o Learning resources (books, materials, computer equipment, scanner / printers, etc.)o Other resources

Meals and Refreshments for Participants The development of additional/supplementary classes encouraging Women’s Leadership and

academic excellence. Post-Jawana internship or employment opportunities (outlined in a Memorandum of

Understanding between the educational institution and private organization) Other contributions (Applicants are encouraged to be creative/innovative)

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NOTE: THESE ARE NOT MANDATORY. THEY ARE INDICATIVE. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUGGEST THEIR OWN INNOVATIVE WAYS OF PROVIDING IN-KIND SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE PROGRAM GOALS.

Limited Grant funds may be used to support the procurement of new equipment and minor venue renovations such as plastering, painting, electrical installation, and safety features; although Grantees are encouraged to seek financial or in-kind support from private (third-party) partners to supplement renovations and equipment needs in their applications.

Activity 1: Recruit Course Facilitators

After signing the Grant Agreement, the tentative period of performance dates are 03-Mar-17 through 03-Mar-17. The actual period of performance dates shall be based on the final approval to proceed from the USAID COR. The tentative dates shall be modified based on the actual final USAID approval date. The Grantee shall immediately announce job vacancies and are welcome to nominate qualified persons within their organizational staff for the Course Facilitator (CF) roles.

The CF position is a critical role for implementing the Jawana curriculum. The Grantee should ensure that the selected CF’s representatives will enable the successful implementation of the Jawana program. Six CFs are required to perform this grant. In addition to the roles and responsibilities set out in Section 5.0, the CF shall be responsible for but not limited to:

1. Receiving accreditation credentials through the Pre-Service Education Program (P-SEP),2. All CF’s are required to successfully complete the PSEP training and receive Jawana certification

before being allowed to implement the Jawana curriculum. 3. Delivering three (3), twelve (12) week sessions of the Jawana curriculum with at least the number

of participants set out in Figure 1 (300 participants per session (900 in total per year), and a total of 6 CFs are required),

4. Providing recent Jawana graduates with assistance in accessing the USAID Promote Knowledge Management (KM) portal to apply for scholarships, access job opportunities, and network; and

5. Documenting success stories and lessons-learned, writing reports on the delivery of completed Jawana sessions, and preparing for the upcoming sessions.

6. Attend In-Service Education Program (I-SEP) at the end of every round for 4 weeks, 8 hours per day, 3 times per year.

Important Note:

The Grantee shall ensure that all Course Facilitators and Program Coordinator have the required stationary items to perform the Pre Service Education Program (P-SEP) training and other daily class activities.

1. 2 reams - A4 white copy paper, 80 gsm, 1000 pages 2. 1 Box - A4 copy multicolor paper, 80 gsm, 10 colors 3. 10 rolls - Masking Tape 2.54 cm X 20 m4. 6 packs – Board Markers, 4 colors (green, red, blue, black) chisel tip 5. 10 packs - Flash cards (index cards), 11 cm x 22 cm, multiple color, 100 Count Pack 6. 3 each – Rulers, aluminum, 1-meter long7. 10 each - Flip charts, Note pad, white paper 8. 2 each – Adhesive tape, clear, 5.08 cm x 10.16 cm x 20 m9. 2 each – Notebooks, 300 pages, spiral wound, 21.59 cm x 29.21 cm10. 2 each – Retractable ball pens, fine point, blue ink11. 1 each – Retractable ball pens, fine point, red ink12. 1 each – Retractable ball pens, fine point, black ink

During implementation of the TT WLD P-SEP training, TT WLD may choose to combine the P-SEP training with other grantees in different provinces. The Grantee shall ensure all trip requirements

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to include but not limited to roundtrip airfare tickets, transportation costs (if by road), accommodations, per diems are provided to each CFs and PC in advance.

Note:1. TT WLD will coordinate with the grantee to identify the allowable travel costs and per diem costs. 2. If travel is required TT WLD will reimburse the Grantee for the allowed travel costs.

a) There are preset allowable per diem costs, hotel costs per province. The grantee reimbursements shall be based on the allowable costs.

b) All submitted invoices for travel costs shall require the original hotel receipts, boarding passes, etc.…

The CFs shall be employed by the Grantee and must commit to working 6 days per week for 12 hours per day during the active (Jawana implementation) and work 8 hours per day for 6 days per week during non-active periods (4 weeks in-between sessions), for an estimated period of 14 months.

Please note that the grantee shall refrain from submitting for employment any current staff person that will or could receive a dual salary. Grant funding is limited to one CF in the designated and dedicated role.

All CF applicants are required to submit:

1. A clear legible copy of their tazkira and or passport with their application2. Complete a USAID Employee Biographical Data Sheet (EBD) form along with their application

submission.

Priority will be given to those institutions who:

Demonstrate a commitment to retaining the CFs as staff following the conclusion of the grant; or Recruit graduates as CFs after the completion of courses to contribute to future courses.

Due to varying Afghanistan regional customs, cultures, and traditions, qualified female Course Facilitators may be required exclusively.

NOTE: THE TT WLD PROJECT RECOGNIZES THAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED TO ACCOMMODATE THE NUMBERS OF PARTICIPANTS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RFA. IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, TT WLD WILL CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE PARTICIPANT NUMBERS AND CLASS SIZES SUGGESTED BY APPLICANTS. IN SUCH CASES THE NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS AND COURSE FACILITATORS SHALL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY.

A joint committee consisting of representatives from the Grantee, Afghan Women’s Educational Center (AWEC), and TT WLD Training Department Representatives shall shortlist the submitted Course Facilitator (CF) candidates and conduct interviews. The CF candidates shall be evaluated based on the job requirements outlined in the Course Facilitator Job Description (see Section 5.0). The CF shall be employed by the Grantee and report directly to the Grantee. The grantee is responsible for but not limited to paying the salary of the CF’s through funds from the grant, maintaining employee contracts and verification of salary payments, providing an office space, providing access to a computer with internet access, provide any materials that are required by the CFs to perform the Jawana curriculum implementation successfully. The CF shall collaborate with the Promote WLD Course Leaders and TT WLD Training Department Representatives. (The Course Leader is a TT WLD or AWEC employee whose is responsible but not limited to providing training and supervising activities of the Course Facilitators, and provide supportive feedback to ensure that the goals of the Promote WLD primary target group are reached.)

Activity 1a: Recruit Program Coordinator

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After signing the Grant Agreement, the tentative period of performance dates are 03-Mar-17 through 03-Mar-17. The actual period of performance dates shall be based on the final approval to proceed from the USAID COR. The tentative dates shall be modified based on the actual final USAID approval date.

The Grantee shall immediately announce job vacancy and are welcome to nominate qualified persons within their staff organizations for the Program Coordinator (PC) role. One PC is required to perform this grant work. In addition to the roles and responsibilities set out in Section 5.0, the PC shall be responsible for but not limited to:

1. The PC shall attend and receive accreditation credentials through the Pre-Service Education Program (P-SEP),

2. All PC are required to successfully complete the PSEP training before being allowed to manage the implementation of the Jawana curriculum.

3. The PC shall work 8 hours per day 6 days per week on the Jawana implementation works.4. The PC shall assist the CF’s and ensure they are providing the recent Jawana graduates with

support and assistance in accessing the USAID Promote Knowledge Management (KM) portal to apply for scholarships, access job opportunities, and network; and

5. The PC shall assist and support the CF to document the success stories and lessons-learned, writing reports on the delivery of completed Jawana sessions, and preparing for the upcoming sessions.

6. Perform required translations from English to Dari and Pashto and vice versa on the Jawana documents as needed.

7. The PC shall attend In Service Education Program (I-SEP) at the end of every round for 4 weeks, 8 hours per day, 3 times per year.

The PC shall be employed by the Grantee and must commit to working 6 days per week for 8 hours per day during the active (Jawana implementation) and work 8 hours per day for 6 days per week during non-active periods (4 weeks in-between sessions), for an estimated period of 14 months.

Please note that the grantee shall refrain from submitting for employment any current staff person that will or could receive a dual salary. Grant funding is limited to one PC in the designated and dedicated role.

All PC applicants are required to submit:


submission.

Due to varying Afghanistan regional customs, cultures, and traditions, qualified female Program Coordinators may be required exclusively.


A joint committee consisting of representatives from the Grantee, Afghan Women’s Educational Center (AWEC), and TT WLD Training Department Representatives shall shortlist the submitted Program Coordinator (PC) candidates and conduct interviews. The PC candidates shall be evaluated based on the job requirements outlined in the Program Coordinator Job Description (see Section 5.0). The PC shall be employed by the Grantee and report directly to the Grantee. The grantee is responsible for but not limited to paying the salary of the PC through funds from the grant, maintaining employee contracts and verification of salary payments, providing an office space, providing access to a computer with internet access, provide any materials that are required by the PC to perform the Jawana curriculum

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implementation successfully. The PC shall collaborate with the Promote WLD Course Leaders and TT WLD Training Department Representatives.

Activity 1b: Recruit Administrative Assistant

After signing the Grant Agreement, the tentative period of performance dates are 03-Mar-17 through 03-Mar-17. The actual period of performance dates shall be based on the final approval to proceed from the USAID COR. The tentative dates shall be modified based on the actual final USAID approval date.

The Grantee shall immediately announce the job vacancy and are welcome to nominate qualified persons within their organizational staff for the Administrative Assistant (AA) role. One AA is required to perform this grant work. In addition to the roles and responsibilities set out in Section 5.0, the AA shall be responsible for but not limited to:

1. Assisting the PC and the CF’s as required to ensure they complete the attendance sheets for the Pre-Service Education Program (P-SEP) and submit to TT WLD Representatives as required and ensure the attendance sheets are kept on file by the grantee.

2. The AA shall work 8 hours per day 6 days per week on the Jawana implementation works.3. Assist and support the PC and CF’s as required while providing the recent Jawana graduates

with support and assistance in accessing the USAID Promote Knowledge Management (KM) portal to apply for scholarships, access job opportunities, and network

4. The AA shall assist and support the PC and the CFs as required to document the success stories and lessons-learned, writing reports on the delivery of completed Jawana sessions, and preparing for the upcoming sessions.

5. Assist and support the PC and the CF’s as required to ensure they complete the In Service Education Program (I-SEP) attendance sheets at the end of every round for 4 weeks, 8 hours per day, 3 times per year.

6. Perform various clerical support activities as required to support the PC & the CFs.

The AA shall be employed by the Grantee and must commit to working 6 days per week for 8 hours per day for an estimated period of 14 months.

Please note that the grantee shall refrain from submitting for employment any current staff person that will or could receive a dual salary. Grant funding is limited to one AA in the designated and dedicated role.

All AA applicants are required to submit:


submission.

Due to varying Afghanistan regional customs, cultures, and traditions, qualified female Program Coordinators may be required exclusively. If the AA is interacting with female participants during the Jawana implementation.


A joint committee consisting of representatives from the Grantee, Afghan Women’s Educational Center (AWEC), and TT WLD Training Department Representatives shall shortlist the submitted Administrative Assistant (AA) candidates and conduct interviews. The AA candidates shall be evaluated based on the job requirements outlined in the Administrative Assistant Job Description (see Section 5.0). The AA shall be employed by the Grantee and report directly to the Grantee. The grantee is responsible for but not

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limited to paying the salary of the AA through funds from the grant, maintaining employee contracts and verification of salary payments, providing an office space, providing access to a computer with internet access, provide any materials that are required by the AA to perform the Jawana curriculum implementation successfully. The AA shall collaborate if and as required with the Promote WLD Course Leaders and TT WLD Training Department Representatives.

The 1 each Program Coordinator (PC), 6 each Course Facilitators (CFs) and 1 Administrative Assistant (AA) job openings shall be posted at the same time. The total recruitment process should be completed within 6-8 weeks.

Activity 1: Minimum Requirements

Action: Publicize, review and hire (6) Course FacilitatorsResources: The Grantee Administrative staff will publish and manage the

receipt of applications, administer the implementation of the Jawana curriculum. Facilitate the signing of the Employment Agreement with the CF’s.

Post the job opening on employment opportunity websites to publicize the job opportunity. (4 week posting)

Provide an office area for the Grantee, TT WLD and AWEC to conduct CF application reviews (In-Kind)

Estimated Time: Approximately 1 month

Activity 1a Minimum Requirements

Action: Publicize, review and hire (1) Program Coordinator (PC)Resources: The Grantee Administrative staff will publish and manage the

receipt of applications, administer the implementation of the Jawana curriculum. Facilitate the signing of the Employment Agreement with the PC.


Provide an office area for the Grantee, TT WLD and AWEC to conduct CF application reviews (In-Kind)


Activity 1b Minimum Requirements

Action: Publicize, review and hire (1) Administrative Assistant (AA)Resources: Administrative staff to publish and manage the receipt of

applications, administer the implementation of the Jawana curriculum. Facilitate the signing of the Employment Agreement with the AA.


Provide an office area for the Grantee, TT WLD and AWEC to conduct the AA application reviews (In-Kind)


Activity 2: Train Course Facilitators

The Grantee shall provide a training venue to train the 1 Program Coordinator and 6 Course Facilitators. The 1 Program Coordinator and the 6 Course Facilitators shall receive accreditation credentials by attending and successfully completing twenty-six (26) working days regional Pre-Service Education Program (P-SEP) conducted by TT WLD and or Afghan Women’s Education Center (AWEC). Representatives at the Grantee’s training venue or other location as determined by TT WLD Representatives.

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The successful completion of the P-SEP training is required for continued employment and prior to implementing the Jawana curriculum. The P-SEP courses shall focus on the curriculum content, the pedagogy of the Jawana curriculum implementation. The regional P-SEP shall include sessions focused on “How to be an Effective Trainer.” This interactive session shall cover training techniques, exercises, and tools; customizing trainings for a specific audience; using relevant examples/stories; engaging participants; asking the right questions; learning methodologies and theories; setting up training venues; audiovisual tips and tools; and time management. For the P-SEP, the Grantee will only be responsible for the provision of space and sufficient amenities (e.g. tables, chairs, electrical connections, air-conditioning and or heating (as required), drinking water etc.) to conduct the course. TT WLD Representatives are responsible for delivering the PSEP course to the grantee’s Program Coordinator and Course Facilitators.

TT WLD Training Department and TT WLD Monitoring & Evaluation Department Representatives and Course Leaders shall monitor classroom curriculum presentations and instructions to ensure that the Course Facilitators utilize highly effective training skills. The reviewing and monitoring representatives shall ensure that the CF has up-to-date curriculum materials and remains on track with a specific training delivery schedule throughout the program. See the Course Facilitators Job Description, in Section 5.0, for full role and responsibility descriptions.

Activity 2: Minimum Requirements

Action: Provide an office area for the training of (1) Program Coordinator and (6) Course FacilitatorsResources: Classroom or meeting room shall be large enough and with

sufficient amenities for approximately 15 people for conducting the P-SEP (In-Kind)

Estimated Time: Approximately 4 weeks

Activity 3: Delivery of the Jawana Curriculum

TT WLD Representatives will provide the grantee with all educational materials to deliver the Jawana curriculum. The WLD Jawana curriculum shall consist of three (3), four-hour (4 hr.) classes per week, in the morning and afternoon. Each class shall have approximately 25 participants. There shall be 2 groups, consisting of 6 subgroups, which will attend classes three times per week (Refer to Figure 1). Groups A1 through A6 shall attend classes on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. Groups B1 through B6 shall attend classes on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. No classes are scheduled on Friday for either group.

Figure 1: Indicative Weekly Class Schedule

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A CF is required for each class. The CF is scheduled to work 6 hours per class: 1 hour for classroom preparation, 4 hours for the Jawana Curriculum implementation and 1 hour after class to prepare, complete curriculum documents and mentor participants as required. Each Jawana course takes 12 weeks to deliver. These 12 week periods are called ‘rounds’. Each round will be followed by approximately 4 weeks ‘In Service’ intervals in which there are no classes but Course Facilitators will be required to write reports, prepare for upcoming rounds, and assist recent Jawana graduates in the use of the USAID Promote Knowledge Management (KM) Portal as outlined below. See Figure 2: Implementation Schedule for a complete breakdown of the anticipated grant activities.

Art Section:

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To enhance and encourage the Jawana Participants artistic expressions the Jawana Curriculum has an art session in every round for every class. The Grantee shall be required provide an Art Instructor and the required art supplies for the Jawana classes. The Jawana Curriculum has the art sessions scheduled during the last week of the class sessions. There is one art session scheduled per each class per each round. There are 12 classes for the Kabul grantees in each round. A minimum of 3 Art Instructors are needed to work simultaneously in four shifts (morning and afternoon of even days and morning and afternoon of odd days). The grantee shall be repeat the art sessions for the three rounds of the Jawana classes in a year.

To successfully implement the art classes each class of 25 participants should be divided into smaller groups (Each Group can have 5 participants). This will allow the Art Instructor time to encourage and provide pointers to smaller groups of participants at one time. The Art Instructor will visit with each group intermittently during the art session.

TT WLD shall select certain Jawana Participants art drawings for framing.

Figure 2: Art Session Schedule

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The grantee shall provide the required art supplies for the Jawana participants to participate in the art classes. A detailed list of the required art supplies is listed below:

1. White, Textured Art Paper, 92 cm x 59 cm

a. 216 Sheets - 72 each, White Textured Art Paper sheets are required per round x 3 rounds1) 1 White Texture Art Paper per each group (1 Additional White Texture Art Paper per class) 2) There are 12 classes in 1 round - 6 White Texture Art Paper x 12 classes in 1 round = 72

White Texture Art Paper per round 3) 72 White Texture Art Paper sheets x 3 rounds = 216 sheets for total 1 year are required.

2. Art Brushes a. 72 Packages, (12 Brushes per package) Mixed Nylon Art Brushes, Large, Medium, Small, long handle, flats, filberts, round brushes

1) 1 package for each 4 groups x 6 classes x 3 rounds = 72 Packages for 3 rounds

3. Art Paint a. 72 packages - tube paint, 15 gr, (12 colors in 1 Package) – 1 Package for each group x 6 classes x 3 rounds

4. Art Palette

a. 72 Plastic Paint Trays - for art color mixing, 1 Plastic paint tray for each group 4 x 6 group x 3 rounds = 72 plate

5. Calligraphy ink 30 gr (12 colors in 1 Package) 1 Package for each group x 4 groups x 6 classes x 3 rounds = 72 Packages for 3 rounds

6. Art paint

a. 72 each - tube paint, 50 gr, white color – 1 Tube for each group x 6 classes per round x 3 rounds = 72 Tube for 3 rounds

7. Artisan Water Ink 15 gr (12 colors in 1 Package) – 1 packages for each group x 6 classes x 3 rounds = 72 packages for 3 rounds

Course Facilitator requirements:

The Jawana Course Facilitators are required to work twelve (12) hours per day, three (3) times per week for a twelve (12) month period (during each round and the 4 weeks in service intervals in between rounds). In between each 12-week round the Course Facilitators will be attending in-service training, In-Service Education Program (I-SEP), assisting recent Jawana graduates in accessing the KM Portal to apply for scholarships, access job opportunities, and network, documenting success stories on the KM Platform, writing the reports for the round that just completed, as well as preparing for the upcoming round that will begin.

Important Note:

1 - Grantee shall ensure that CFs and PC have adequate office space to perform daily class preparations and activities before, during and after classes.

2 - Grantee shall ensure that all CFs and PC have full access to a computer and Internet access during the duration of the Jawana course implementation to perform the required reporting and class preparations.

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Classroom requirements:

The awarded Grant Applicant shall provide all the required classrooms that enhance a positive adult educational environment to implement the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum. This consists of the availability of at least three (3) classrooms, two (2) times a day (morning and afternoon), Saturday through Thursday for the period of 12 months. Classrooms should be made permanently available to complete the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum as required and agreed by TT WLD Representatives. Jawana curriculum sessions shall be conducted from Saturday through Thursday. Classrooms shall be equipped by the Grantee (with the assistance of a private industry partner, if required) with adequate adult desks, chairs and tables for 25 participants and 1 Course Facilitator per classroom and the necessary technology tools. Classrooms must be conducive to learning and shall provide a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment for participants to maximize their learning of the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum. Jawana classrooms are to be setup in a U-Shape format.

Reference Annex A: Application Form, for a complete list of Classroom requirements.

Limited Grant funds may be used to support the procurement of new equipment and minor venue renovations such as plastering, painting, electrical installation, and safety features; although Grantees are encouraged to seek financial or in-kind support from private (third-party) partners to supplement renovations and equipment needs in their applications.

Resource Center requirements:

Applicant must also propose and provide a space dedicated as a Resource Center for the Jawana participants to use for outside course research. This Resource Center shall accommodate up to 30 participants at one time. The resource center shall have a minimum of:

20 Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers and or Tablets equipped with internet access Tables and chairs to accommodate all participants 6 Multifunction Scanner/ Copy / Printers

That shall be provided by the Grantee or a third-party partner. TT WLD will provide the Resource Center with Leadership, Management and Women Affairs textbooks, magazines and newspapers. See Annex A: Application Form, for a complete list of Resource Center requirements.

The Grantee shall implement and deliver the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum utilizing the Grantee’s current educational facilities, system and standard course schedules. TT WLD reserves the right, however, to request the Grantee to modify the current system if it does not meet the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum requirements.

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

Applicants must also provide hands-on learning opportunities for participants, within their communities, that align with the Jawana Curriculum. These opportunities may include study tours, mentoring, on-the-job training, internships and apprenticeships. These activities are envisaged to supplement classroom learning. Applicants shall propose additional activities in which participants are encouraged and assisted to practice their new skills, building their self-confidence, strengthening their networks and empowering them to transform their societies. To this end, Applicants are encouraged to partner with third-party organizations that can assist participants to achieve these goals.

Activity 3: Action: Deliver the Jawana Curriculum

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Minimum RequirementsClassroom Requirements: Grantee shall provide the required classrooms to implement the

Jawana Curriculum in an adult classroom environment. The classrooms shall be equipped with heating and cooling systems as required.

All classrooms shall be available for a minimum of 12 hours per day for 6 days.

3 Classrooms for use by Group A (all day Saturday, Monday and Wednesday) for the duration of all three, 12-week sessions

3 Classrooms for use by Group B (all day Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) for the duration of all three, 12-week sessions

25 adult desks and chairs per classroom (equipment may be proposed as In-Kind or third-party contribution)

1 CF adult desk and chair with locking drawers and or lockable roller side cabinet.

1 Lop tap and Projector with Screen for CFs. Other basic equipment for the functional operation of the

classroom (e.g. white boards, markers, book shelves etc.) Hygienic Women’s Restrooms which are easily accessible from

the classroom Dedicated Prayer Rooms for female participants Basic classroom, restroom and prayer room maintenance and

cleaning provided by the grantee.Resource Center Requirements: 1 Resource Center which can hold a minimum of 30 participants

and up to 90 participants at a time (In-Kind) 20 each Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers and or Tablets

with internet access (In-Kind or third-party contribution) Adult desks, chairs, book shelves, operational printer and paper

resources for printing materials. (In-Kind or third-party contribution) 6 each Multifunction Scanner / Copier /Printers (In-Kind or third-

party contribution)

Estimated Time: Approximately 42 weeks (Jawana Curriculum is Reoccurring every 12 weeks with three 4 week In Service periods between curriculum implementations) 3 times per year

Cross-Cutting Activities

Throughout the life of the grant, the Grantee will work to improve the content and delivery of the Jawana curriculum, as well as seek to institutionalize Jawana curriculum into its standard course offerings. TT WLD expects Grant Applicants to propose their own approach to these activities.

Best Practices and Information Sharing:

To build the sustainability and resiliency of Afghanistan’s long-term capacity to train women leaders, the Grantee shall play a primary role in ensuring the curriculum remains fresh and cutting-edge over the life of the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum implementation.

Applicant must propose its approach to effectively share all information related to best practices and lessons learned during implementation of the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum among its course facilitators as well as with TT WLD Representatives. It is expected that the Grantee shall adapt and develop a continuous improvement process that further enhances the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum

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and creates opportunities for customization as appropriate and as requested by TT WLD Representatives.

The grantee will be required to schedule quarterly meetings with TT WLD Representatives, AWEC Representatives, Course Leaders and Facilitators as well as other partners, to share, review and discuss lessons learned with an emphasize on improving the Jawana curriculum and its delivery.

Institutionalization and Sustainability of Jawana:

It is essential that the Grantee institutionalize the Jawana curriculum into its permanent standard course schedule. Applying institutions must be dedicated to institutionalizing and sustaining the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum into a degreed program or as an accredited prerequisite course that is counted towards a diploma/degreed program. This is critical to accomplish the TT WLD program goals of building local capacity to train women leaders in Afghanistan.

Applicant must propose their own institutionalization and sustainability plan that will be reviewed as a part of the grant application. TT WLD will seek plans which outline the financial and programmatic sustainability of Jawana through, for example, the retention of Course Facilitators as full-time staff, the transition of some graduate participants as new Course Facilitators, budgeting for the delivery of the curriculum as a part of degreed programs, the establishment of public-private partnerships (PPPs) which support Jawana and the resources necessary to deliver the curriculum, and other innovative strategies that provide participants and graduates with internship, mentorship and employment opportunities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to identify and propose partnerships that leverage resources and opportunities that will sustain the life of delivering the Jawana curriculum.

Detailed Implementation Plans

Applicant must propose their own overall Jawana curriculum detailed implementation plan and a detailed participant transportation plan that will be reviewed as a part of the grant application. TT WLD will seek plans which outline the financial and programmatic sustainability of Jawana curriculum.

3.0 Period of Performance

The duration of the above activities is expected to be 14 months, including one month for the CFs recruitment process, four weeks (12-days) of P-SEP accreditation, and three 12-week sessions (semesters) of Jawana course Implementation. Each session requires two weeks of preparation before participants begin, three months of participant training for each session, and two weeks for report preparation and submission at the end of each session.

The suggested schedule for sessions is set out in Figure 2 below, but applicants may propose schedules which mimic the academic calendar of their institution.

The agreement is expected to be signed between the months of March 10, 2017 depending on the successful applicants’ academic schedule and negotiations with the TT WLD Grants Department.

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Figure 2: Implementation Schedule

Reference: Annex C1- TT-WLD-RFA-G-KBL-0001B Activity Implementation Plan

(See Excel Version)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

Activity 1: Recruit Course FacilitatorsActivity 2: Train Course Facilitators

12 Week Session #1Break



Best Practices and Information-SharingJawana Institutionalization

Grant Closeout

Month 12 Month 13

Targeted Activities

Cross-Cutting Activities

Month 14

Grant Closeout

Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9 Month 10 Month 11

Activity 3: Implement Jawana

Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5

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4.0 Location of Performance

The TT WLD USAID Jawana curriculum shall be implemented in Kabul, Afghanistan.

5.0 Program Management

This project to ‘Implement the Management and Leadership (Jawana) Curriculum for Primary Target Groups in Kabul’ will be managed by one full time Program Coordinator and 6 Course Facilitators who will be hired by the Grantee and will be paid for from grant funds. An Applicant may propose an appropriate person for consideration and approval with an Application.

Please note that the grantee shall refrain from submitting for employment any staff person that will or could receive a dual salary. Grant funding is limited to a person in a designated and dedicated role.

Important Note:

Effective 28-Jul-16, In accordance with the GIRoA and USAID regulations the National Technical Assistance Salary Scale (NTA) shall be applied and implemented on all USAID funded projects.

Program Coordinator - Roles & Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator as appointed by the hiring evaluation committee and the Grantee shall be a full time employee of the Grantee and be responsible for the overall coordination back and forth between TT WLD Representatives and the Grantee regarding the Program.

The Program Coordinator job position shall be announced through local Afghan employment websites. The Grantee is required to screen and shortlist the Program Coordinator CVs. The Grantee shall submit the CVs to TT WLD representatives for review and concurrence of the short listed candidates. All considerations shall be based on experience, qualifications educational and employment background and willingness to support the Jawana curriculum implementation. The grantee shall schedule an Interview with the successful approved candidates. A joint committee made up of members from TT WLD, AWEC Representative/s shall be in attendance during the interview process. The Grantee shall provide the hired Program Coordinator documents to TT WLD representatives.

The Program Coordinator shall be specifically being responsible for the following activities:

Principal Duties and Tasks

Attend and successfully complete the PSEP Training. Ensure all daily attendance sheets are signed and photos capturing the PSEP Training are

completed and submitted to TT WLD Representatives daily and or weekly until completed. Represent the Grantee and be the focal point between the Grantee and the TT WLD

Representative(s); Review the TT WLD curriculum and make inquiries to adopt and utilize it for conducting training

sessions; Respond to inquiries and any issues encountered by the Grantee regarding the TT WLD

curriculum and support in resolving such issues; Ensure that training sessions are in line with TT WLD’s requirements and that quality training

presentations are provided; Compile data from CFs and create weekly, monthly, and final reports to submit to TT WLD

program management; Assess the needs of the participants and respond to any immediate concern encountered during

the course sessions; Communicate any and all issues to TT WLD Representatives.

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Respond to inquiries made by TT WLD representatives on the status of the project; Ensure that CFs are carrying out their duties appropriately and responsibly; Ensure that training venues have stationery and refreshments available, training materials are

prepared, and resource centers are equipped with the appropriate electronic hardware, internet access and a library with reading materials.

Ensure required milestone activities and documentation are completed and compiled for monthly invoice submittals.

File and record keeping of all Jawana documents Ensure all reporting documents are submitted and or translated in English as required.

Reporting Program Coordinator shall report directly to the Grantee’s management and coordinate with the

TT WLD Technical Department Representatives on achieving the project deliverables.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: management, business, education, communication. Minimum 3 years of working experience in education, coordinating projects, reporting, organizing

events, project management, management and/or providing trainings; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to identify problems and resolving them beforehand; Good analytical skills in ensuring overall quality work; Excellent language proficiency in English and Dari and Pashtu. Ability to leverage and exercise influence on individuals in the project. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook

Course Facilitators - Roles & Responsibilities

The Course Facilitator as appointed by the hiring evaluation committee and the Grantee shall be responsible for conducting and implementing the TT WLD Curriculum Courses for the primary target group, facilitate learning and participation. An Applicant may propose a qualified person for consideration and approval with an Application.

Principal Duties and Tasks

Attend and successfully complete the PSEP Training. Actively participate in the Facilitator Professional Development courses; Implement the TT WLD Leadership and Management Curriculum for primary group of the project

based on Course Facilitators’ Guide Prepare classroom materials and plans in preparation of the implementation of the TT WLD

Curriculum for the primary target group, including but not limited to preparing daily lesson plans. Conduct the TT WLD Leadership and Management Curriculum Training sessions to primary

target participants; Conduct periodical assessments to evaluate and measure the participants’ knowledge and

gained skills during the training sessions; recommend necessary adjustments; Be in constant communication with TT WLD’s/AWEC’s Course Leaders and Regional Focal

Points, and seek guidance for ongoing improvement of curriculum content and delivery methodologies and tools;

Participate in any refresher courses provided the TT WLD Technical Department in Kabul as required;

Participate in the development of effective instructional and course materials; Recommend successful participants to the TT WLD Representatives for additional opportunities

within TT WLD or other Promote Task Orders; Facilitate and manage the tracking process of participants’ attendance through daily TT WLD

Standard Attendance Sheets; Provide Course Leaders with weekly reports on class progress including original copy of the daily

attendance sheets;

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Follow up effectively on the participants’ assignments and provide them with constructive feedback;

Serve as moderators for TT WLD’s Knowledge Management participant portal; and facilitate participants regular access and use of this important tool and resource to augment classroom training;

Regularly communicate with participants, training host institution and other stakeholder such as Department of Women’s Affairs (DOWA);

Assist Course Leaders to prepare reports based on attendance sheets and other resources; File and record keeping of all Jawana documents

Reporting Course Facilitators shall report directly to the Grantee’s management and coordinate with the TT

WLD Technical Department Representatives in respect of the reporting on the implementation of the Jawana Curriculum.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education. Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working with women, and gender-equality and gender equity

development programs and educational instruction; Support for, and commitment to, gender equality and women empowerment and Promote project

objectives; Coaching capability to reinforce knowledge and skills gained. Administrative, organizational, and logistics skills and detail orientation to assure accurate

attendance and Monitoring & Evaluation recordkeeping; Language proficiency in one of the national language (Dari or Pashto) relevant to the location of

the Grantee and the course; English language skills reading, writing and speaking is desirable. Demonstrated training experience and training delivery skills based on adult learning standard

and practices; Experience with Management and Leadership theories and planning skills; To make sure the effective result of the program, the course facilitator should have the coaching

capability to reinforce the gained knowledge and skills. Demonstrated ability to flexibly deliver the course within changing programmatic conditions,

including the ability to tailor trainings and materials for mixed-level groups; Experience in curriculum implementation programs. Comfort with both delivering trainings using technological aids and adjusting if those aids fail; Ability to take direction and comfort working both independently and within a team setting; Minimum commitment level of one year—preferably longer; Willingness to travel periodically to receive Pre Service Education Program (PSEP) and PSEP

refresher courses if and as required; Demonstrated training experience and training delivery skills based on adult learning standard

and practices; Demonstrated ability to deliver the course within changing programmatic conditions, including the

ability to tailor trainings and materials for mixed-level groups; Demonstrated ability to deliver training using technological aids and adjusting if those aids fail; Ability to take direction and comfort working both independently and within a team setting;

Administrative Assistant- Roles & Responsibilities

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The Administrative Assistant as appointed by the Grantee shall be responsible for supporting and assisting the PC, CF’s implementing the TT WLD Curriculum Courses for the primary target group.

The Administrative Assistant shall report directly to the Grantee’s management and coordinate, assist and support the PC and CF’s implementing the Jawana Curriculum.

Principal Duties and Tasks Assist and support the PC and the CF’s as required. Relay phone and email messages as requried to the PC and CF’s. Coordinate with the PC and CF’s on any participants needs. Asssit with communications as directed by the PC and CF’s on upcoming holidays, events, site

visits as required. File, scan and copy the Jawana Participants weeklly attendance sheets. Ensure that the Program

Coordinator submits electronic scanned copies and provides the orignal attendance sheets to TT WLD Representatives weekly.

Keep documentation and asssit in the distribution of ID-Cards. Communicate and asssits program coordinator and CF’s with any clerical, record keeping,

communciation tasks relating to the Jawana Classes. Perform clerical duties by typing memos, aswering phone calls, taking messages, documenting

meeting notes, forwarding to the PC and CF’s as required. Schedule appointments and meetings, take minutes of meeting held with WLD and other

stakeholders Photocopying and scanning documents Copy and distribute materials File hard copy files and electronic file copies Help in collection of neccessary information to be used for monthly reports due to TT WLD

representatives

Qualifications

Must be a high graduate with a high school diploma Proficiency in speaking , reading and writing in English Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Dari and or Pashto English language skills reading, writing and speaking is desirable. Minimum of 1 year plus proven admininistrative and or clerical assistant experience Knowledge of office management systems and procedures Experience and Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook) Must be able to type and create spreadsheets as requested Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work Attention to detail and problem solving skills Good written and verbal communication skills

6.0 Project Deliverables and Reporting Requirements

The Grantee shall implement the Jawana curriculum in Kabul. Implementation shall include but not be limited to:

1) Delivery of the Jawana curriculum to 900 participants in Kabul (or other number that conforms to the Grant Applicant’s capacity)

2) Track and identify lessons learned during USAID WLD Jawana curricula implementation.3) Schedule quarterly meetings with TT WLD Representatives, AWEC Representatives, Course

Leaders and Course Facilitators to share, review and discuss lessons learned with an emphasize on applying continuous improvement ideas and applications that will continue to progress and advance the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum,

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4) Incorporate the USAID WLD Jawana curriculum into the University and or educational facility standard course schedules.

5) The Grantee shall provide and utilize their current classroom and resource center facilities.6) The Grantee shall document the Jawana curriculum implementation through photographs daily

and any classroom activities In or out of the classroom. 7) All documents shall be signed and dated with current dates.

Documentation and Reports shall be delivered during the course of this project are specified in the table below. TT WLD M&E Department shall provide the required template formats for all reports.

All reports shall be submitted to the TT WLD M&E Department and the TT WLD Technical Department. TT WLD shall share the email addresses with the awarded grantees.

All reporting documents are required to be submitted in English.

Items Description Supporting Documentation

Timeline

Activity 1: Recruit Course FacilitatorsCourse Facilitator CVs and a clear legible copy of their tazkira and or passport

Review Committee notes

The Course Facilitator’s CVs shall include complete information about their qualifications and relevant experiences. Valid references, contact names, phone numbers, email addresses and a clear copy of their tazkira and or passport shall be included.

Educational documents (diploma, transcripts); Previous employment Statement Of Works and employment agreements

10 days prior to Joint Committee review

CF’s, PC and AA Employment Agreements

Counter-Signed Employment Agreements and a clear copy of their tazkira and or passport (templates will be provided by TT WLD)

(6) Signed Employment Agreements

6 days Prior to the P-SEP Training

Activity 2: Train Course Facilitators

Training Reports Documentation that shows the 6

CF’s attended and passed the PSEP Training

Signed and dated CF participant attendance sheets and photographs

Due within 2 days after the PSEP Training

Activity 3: Implement Jawana

Weekly reports

Number of participants in each class per each session

Number of classes conducted per sessions for each group I and II

Changes in upcoming week’s schedule, if any

Report any attendance issues and resolutions

Report any drop outs

Weekly Reports

Signed Daily attendance sheets for each class group

Signed CF Timesheets

Submit photos from the participants of the classes and photos from classroom activities In or out of the classroom

Every Thursday of the week

Progress report , including: Conducted modules and units in

each class

Monthly Reports

Original copy of the pre-

At the end of each month

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Items Description Supporting Documentation

Timeline

Monthly Reports

Practical exercises Analysis of the pre-test and post-test Success stories Challenges and how they were

resolved (lessons learned) Identify progress of participants per

module, unit overall status Report any attendance issues and

resolutions

test and post-test for each 12-week Session

Photos from the participants of the classes and any classroom activities In or out of the classroom

Monthly signature sheets where CF’s confirm they have been paid and a Grantee pay receipt

Final reports

Overall progress and completion of the program, including:

Total number of women trained Total number of classes conducted Nature, type, and number of

practical exercises conducted Final evaluation of the participants Best Practices and Lessons learned Progress and/or proposals for the

institutionalization of Jawana

Final Reports

Photos from the participants of the classes and any classroom activities In or out of the classroom

Portfolio of practical exercises

At the End of each Session

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Section II: Eligibility Information and Selection Criteria

1.0 Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

Be a legally registered university, educational institution or training provider located in Kabul; Have a willingness to institutionalize curricula into long-term offerings based on an agreed upon

plan; Have the experience in recruiting female participants and teachers; and The applicant shall have experience in implementing women’s curriculum and training programs

in Kabul, Afghanistan. Have acceptable training facilities which are safe, secure, accessible and appropriate for female

participants.

In addition, the applicant must: Be authorized by USAID to receive grants as a ‘partner government entity’ per ADS 302.3.4.13 (if

applicable); Possess a system of internal controls that safeguard assets and protect against fraud, waste, and conflicts

of interest; Be in good standing with all civil and fiscal authorities; Provide validation that the grant applicant is financially capable and has the available sustainment funds to

implement the grant if awarded. Be willing to sign applicable assurances and certifications; Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and not found on the UN 1267 and OFAC

Blocked Person List; Provide a valid Dun and Bradstreet Universal Number System (DUNS) number with its application or show

verification that it has registered and is pending receipt of a DUNS number1; and Provide USG vetting required documentation Submit all hired personnel CV’s and clear copies of their Tazkiras and or passports to TT WLD

representatives after hiring of staff personnel Provide a clear copy of the President and Vice President’s tazkira and or passport. This requirement

extends to any key personnel in management and or financial partners. If the grant applicant is planning to utilize and or is utilizing an implementing partner to implement the listed

grant activities, the grant applicant shall provide the same required information on the implementing partner as is required for the grant applicant. To include but not limited to the: - Memorandum of Understanding and or partnership agreements between the two organizations - Afghan business licenses- Detailed budgets for both organizations in relation to the grant application - A memorandum of record that clearly identifies the role of both organizations while implementing this

FAA grant - Clear legible copies of the Tazkiras and or passports of the President, Vice President and or any key

individuals in the organizations- All RFA documents shall be submitted and signed for each organization separately.

The budget should clearly identify who is to pay and receive what amounts Who is hiring and managing the required grant staff personnel Who is keeping the financial records (salary payments, bank statements, distributed funds,

goods receipts, deliverables, procurement process and documents, etc.…) TT WLD should be able to clearly identify who is providing what, when, where and how while

implementing this FAA grant if awarded.

2.0 Selection Criteria

1 If the applicant does not have a DUNS Number or a SAM registration, the TT WLD DCG&P may assist the organization in registering and obtaining one.

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A Review and Evaluation Committee (REC) will formally evaluate and rank your proposal in writing, using an Application Evaluation Form. Rankings will be based on the criteria and points, based on 100 as the maximum points allowed, as follows:

Category PointsMinimum Requirements Y/N

Is the applicant a legally registered university, educational institution or training provider located in Kabul?

*note that a ‘No’ to one or all questions will result in a

disqualification

Is the applicant willing to institutionalize curricula into long-term offerings?

Does the venue have appropriate hygienic facilities for females (bathrooms)?

Does the applicant have experience in implementing women’s curriculum and training programs in Kabul, Afghanistan?

Do all the proposed, provided locations (classrooms and resource center) have furnishings, internet access, electricity, lighting, heating and cooling and ventilation?

Are the proposed classrooms and Resource Center available for a full year at the appropriate times needed to implement Jawana curriculum?

Classroom Criteria 10Has the grant applicant proposed a sufficient number of acceptable classrooms to carry out Jawana and are these classrooms in good condition?

(Note, that if an applicant does not have classroom space for all 12 classes, it may still apply but adjust its plan and budget accordingly. )

5

Does each classroom have sufficient space, provide an adequate environment for learning, including U Shape table, adult desks and chairs, to accommodate 25 participants per class? If the applicant does not have adult desks and chairs, has it proposed a plan to acquire these with their own funds or through a third-party donor?

(Note: If U Shape table is not available, the applicant should set the chairs and desk in U Shape style.)

5

Resource Center Criteria 10

Has the grant applicant proposed an acceptable space for the Resource Center which can accommodate at least 30 women at a time and is the center in good condition with the required electronic equipment and a library?

5

Does the grant applicant have 20 Desktop computers, laptop computers and or tablets, 6 multifunction scanner / copier / printers and table and chairs which are in good-working condition that will be used as an in-kind contribution for the Resource Center? Does or will the Resource Center have internet (considered as an in-kind contribution)?

5

Human Resource Criteria 10

Does the applicant have the capacity and experience to recruit female participants and teachers? 10

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Category PointsBest Practices, Lessons Learned and Sustainability 50

Does the proposal outline an acceptable plan for capturing and sharing best practices and lessons learned regarding the implementation of Jawana?

Does the proposal outline procedures for identifying, documenting and sharing Best Practices and Lessons Learned?

10

Does the proposal outline an acceptable plan for the institutionalization and sustainability of Jawana?

Does the proposal identify a degreed program or accredited course that Jawana will be included in?

Does the proposal outline a realistic programmatic and budgetary plan to institutionalize Jawana?

If using an implementing partner did the grant applicant submit the implementing partner’s documents?

20

Does the proposal identify key partners it will or wishes to work with in the delivery of Jawana? Does the proposal identify partners that are willing to donate goods or services for the

delivery of Jawana (adult desk, chairs, materials, computers, printers, equipment, classroom refurbishments, etc.)?

Does the proposal identify partners that are willing to offer internship, mentorship or employment opportunities to Jawana participants?

Does the proposal identify other innovative strategies to leverage public and private entities to increase the impact of Jawana and ensure its sustainability?

Does the proposal identify a plan and or private industry partners to assist with participant transportation to and from their beginning destination to the educational facility?

Does the proposal provide for hands-on learning opportunities for participants (that supplement classroom learning), within their communities (e.g. study tours, mentoring, on-the-job training, internships and apprenticeships).

20

Cost Effectiveness 10Are the proposed costs reasonable, allowable and allocable? If using an implementing partner did the grant applicant submit the implementing partner’s budget documents?

5

Has the applicant proposed more In-Kind contribution that required OR has the applicant proposed the provision of third-party donations or services? 5

Implementation Plans 10

Does the proposal include a detailed implementation plan for all the implementing activities?

Is the Grant Applicant proposing an implementing partner? Or is the grant applicant performing self-implementation?

Did the Grant Applicant submit the implementing partner’s documents?

5

Does the proposal include a detailed transportation plan? 5

Total Point Score 100

3.0 Funding Restrictions

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1. Equipment and materials are allowed under this award. A complete list of allowable and eligible commodities can be found at ADS 312: http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1876/312.pdf

2. The award will not allow the reimbursement of pre-award costs. That is, only allowable obligations incurred during the period defined within the grant agreement will be reimbursed.

3. Nonrefundable VAT is not considered allowable under this RFA.

4. The award will not allow the reimbursement of classroom facility and resource center facility rental costs. All classrooms shall be provided by the Awarded Grantee.

4.0 Assurances

Applicants are reminded of:

PREVENTING TERRORIST FINANCING (August 2013)

a) The recipient must not engage in transactions with, or provide resources or support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism including those individuals or entities that appear on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List maintained by the U.S. Treasury (online at: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx) or the United Nations Security designation list (online at: http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/aq_sanctions_list.shtml).

b) This provision must be included in all subawards and contracts issued under this award.

USAID DISABILITY POLICY - ASSISTANCE (June 2012)

The recipient must not discriminate against people with disabilities in the implementation of USAID funded programs and should demonstrate a comprehensive and consistent approach for including men, women, and children with disabilities.

TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JULY 2015)

a) The recipient, subawardee, or contractor, at any tier, or their employees, labor recruiters, brokers or other agents, must not engage in: 1. Trafficking in persons (as defined in the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish

Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, supplementing the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime) during the period of this award;

2. Procurement of a commercial sex act during the period of this award; 3. Use of forced labor in the performance of this award, 4. Acts that directly support or advance trafficking in persons, including the following acts:

i. Destroying, concealing, confiscating, or otherwise denying an employee access to that employee's identity or immigration documents;

ii. Failing to provide return transportation or pay for return transportation costs to an employee from a country outside the United States to the country from which the employee was recruited upon the end of employment if requested by the employee, unless: a. exempted from the requirement to provide or pay for such return transportation by

USAID under this award; or b. the employee is a victim of human trafficking seeking victim services or legal

redress in the country of employment or a witness in a human trafficking enforcement action;

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http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/aq_sanctions_list.shtml

http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1876/312.pdf


iii. Soliciting a person for the purpose of employment, or offering employment, by means of materially false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises regarding that employment;

iv. Charging employees recruitment fees ; or v. Providing or arranging housing that fails to meet the host country housing and safety

standards. b) In the event of a violation of section (a) of this provision, USAID is authorized to terminate this

award, without penalty, and is also authorized to pursue any other remedial actions authorized as stated in section 1704(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, enacted January 2, 2013).

Section III: Application and Submission Information

1.0 Required Documents

The applicant must submit their application using the following templates. Failure to use the templates provided or the submission of incomplete documentation will result in the disqualification from this RFA. All documents listed below can be found in the Annexes of this RFA. If utilizing an implementing partner, the grant applicant must submit the same documentation for the implementing partner as well. Clearly identify the roles of each partner while implementing the grant if awarded.

1) Application Form2) Budget3) Signed Certifications:

a. Certification Regarding Lobbyingb. Certification Regarding Terrorist Financingc. Certification Regarding Prohibition on Assistance to Drug Traffickersd. Certification Regarding Trafficking in Personse. Certification of Recipient f. Key Individual Certification Narcotics Offenses and Drug Traffickingg. Participant Certification Narcotics Offenses and Drug Trafficking

4) Verification of DUNS registration (or status showing a request for a DUNS number has been submitted)

5) Verification of SAM registration (or status showing a request for SAM registration has been submitted)

6) USG Vetting Documentation

The applicant shall submit detailed Implementation Plans as indicated below.

1) Detailed implementation plan for all the RFA implementing activities?2) Detailed implementation plan for transportation of the participants to and from the educational

facility to their original start point?

2.0 Submission Information

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Your grant request for application must be submitted in English. If utilizing an implementing partner clearly identify who is the implementing partner and who is the Grant Applicant. The Grant Applicant should submit the grant documents for both parties.

Grant Applicants should submit their proposals electronically to:

Attention:

TT WLD Grants DepartmentEmail: [email protected]

Please insert in the ‘subject’ line of the application email, the following: TT-WLD-RFA-G-KBL-0001B Implement the Jawana Curriculum for Primary Target Groups in Kabul, (Jawana Year 1)

The grantee shall submit the proposed RFA in two separate files.

1. All RFA documents shall be submitted in one file identified as TT-WLD-RFA-G-KBL-0001B Grant RFA Documents. If utilizing an implementing partner clearly identify who is the implementing partner and who is the grant applicant.

2. The submitted RFA proposed budget costs shall be submitted in one file identified as TT-WLD- RFA-G-KBL-0001B RFA Proposed Budget costs. If utilizing an implementing partner clearly identify who is the implementing partner and who is the grant applicant.

Section IV: Award and Administration Information

1.0 Award Information

1. TT WLD anticipates awarding 2 (Two) additional grants in Kabul at this time. Allowable costs must be consistent with USAID policies and procedures and be reasonable, allocable, well documented and justified for the proposed project and budget. Nonrefundable VAT is unallowable.

2. The Fixed Award Amount Grant must not exceed fourteen (14) months in duration.

3. A Grant application received by the deadline will be reviewed by the TT WLD Review and Evaluation Committee (REC) according to the evaluation criteria outlined in Section II of this RFA.

4. Submissions received after the Closing Date will not be considered in the review process. Electronic copies must be received before the closing date and time. The grantee shall submit the proposed RFA in two separate files.

5. Following submission of your complete Grant Request For Application, the TT WLD Grants Department will send the grant applicant an e-mail notification confirming receipt of your Grant Application and advise you when TT WLD has scheduled a Review Evaluation Committed (REC) to review and evaluate your Grant Application. After the grant review process all grant applications that received a minimum score of 60 points and or higher, and assuming availability of TT WLD project funds, the grant applicant will be notified to ‘proceed in cycle’ and will move to the negotiation phase of the grant award process.

USAID and/or TT WLD reserve the right to fund or not fund grant applications from your organization. Additionally, any award pursuant to this funding opportunity is contingent upon the availability of TT WLD Project funds.

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mailto:[email protected]


2.0 Administration Information

Once the REC has convened and evaluated your grant application and if marked ‘proceed in cycle,’ the grant applicant will receive an e-mail from the TT WLD CG&P Department to schedule the following negotiation tasks:

(1) Pre-Award Responsibility Determination2

(2) Cost analysis and negotiation(3) Technical negotiations(4) Vetting procedures

If the grant applicant is utilizing an implementing partner, the implementing partner is required to attend the meeting with the grant applicant.

Managing Authority Representative(s) from each or individual organization(s) shall be required to be present at the meeting. The Representative(s) should be able to commit the grant applicant’s organization as required.

Reporting requirements: Program progress and financial reporting requirements will be established during the negotiation.

If your grant application is unsuccessful, you will be notified in writing within five business days following the REC meeting.

A grant award will be administered in accordance with applicable regulations as follows:

ADS 303 and Standard Provisions for Non-US Nongovernmental Organizations (applicable to partner government organizations)

2 CFR 200 and 700 Applicable OMB Circulars

Section V: Annexes

Annex A: Application FormAnnex B: Budget FormAnnex C: Certifications, vetting requirements and other assurancesAnnex D: Description of Jawana

Annex E: CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION AND UNIVERSAL IDENTIFIER Annex E II: DUNS Registration Instructions Annex F: Pre-Award Requirements Appendix B: Vetting Appendix C: USAID Employee Biographical Data Form AID1420-17 (EBD)

Mandatory Notes for grantee:

2 The Pre-Award Responsibility Determination (PARD) is used to determine whether or not the applicant has the capacity to adequately perform in accordance with principles established by USAID and OMB in the administration of a USAID funded grant. All applicants that pass the REC will be subject to the PARD (in accordance with ADS 303.3.9). .

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1. If the grant applicant is utilizing an implementing partner, the implementing partner is required to complete and submit the same documents as the grant applicant. (Mandatory)

2. Grantee shall be required to provide each Jawana Class with a total of 3 banners for all three rounds. The Grantee shall provide 1 Jawana hanging Banner 2 m x 3 m and two stand banners. The design and content of the banner shall be provided by TT WLD Technical Department.(e.g.…you grant award identifies 6 classes. 6 x 3 banners = 18 banners required. 1. Six Hanging banners 2 m x 3 m and Twelve Stand Banners) a) All banners shall be purchased in the first round.b) The purchased banners shall be used all year for all three rounds.

3. Two visits: A total of 4 According to the Jawana curriculum, every grantee shall facilitate three field visit for Jawana participants 1 field visit for each round. A total of 20-30% .

a. One field visit to parliament: One person per Jawana class shall visit parliament in Kabul or provincial council in all five provincial hubs;

b. participants (2 participants to each visit) shall conduct the two visit to Ministry of Women Affairs (MoWA) and or in provinces Directorate of Women Affairs (DoWA) and or Human Right Commission or Administration of Youth Affair of Ministry of Information and Culture.

c. The visits, key presenters and agenda shall be consulted with WLD focal points before the start of filed visit

d. The grantee shall arrange pick and drop from/to their residence. e. All five participants shall be selected based on lottery from each class. 5

Participants x 6 classes = 30 participants f. All participants of the visits shall debrief the entire class after completion of their

visit.

Annex A: Application formFOR JAWANA IMPLEMENTATION

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TT WLD: Jawana Implementation Application Form

Curriculum Provider Information

Please fill out all information pointed on the Application form completely (Mandatory)

Name of Institution(s) Type of Institution Region

Contact Person(s) Non-Governmental Kabul

Jalalabad

Mazar-e-Sharif

Kandahar

Herat

Phone Number(s) Private/ for-profit

E-mail Address(es) Public institution (more than 50% funded by the government)

Registered Business Address(es)

Other (explain) Implementing

Partner

Academic Calendar dates:

Winter 2016 Spring 2017 Summer 2017

Minimum Requirements

1. List the number of classrooms that your institution has available for implementation of Jawana over the course of a year. (Classrooms MUST be able to accommodate 25 participants based on the Implementation Plan in the RFA)

a. Include a description of the classrooms, number of participant chairs and adult desks, CF desk and chair, projector with projector screen and whiteboards available for each classroom as well as the availability of electricity, lighting, air conditioning and heating in the rooms. Provide photographs of the proposed classrooms MUST be included as an attachment to this Grant Application.

b. Include a description of the location of the proposed classrooms in relation to facilities appropriate for female participants (Dedicated hygienic women’s bathrooms and prayer rooms shall be available and maintained throughout the Jawana curriculum implementation). Provide photographs of the proposed hygienic facilities and prayer room MUST be included as an attachment to this Grant Application.

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c. Include a description of the physical security features of the location where participants will attend classes and the resource center; safety features in classrooms (fire suppression systems or extinguishers); and general procedures for safety, security and emergency responses. Provide photographs of the current security implementation to the facility MUST be included as an attachment to this Grant Application.

2. Describe the venue your institution proposes for the Resource Center. (A Resource Center MUST be able to accommodate a minimum of 30 participants, maximum of 90, at a time for the period of 1 year).

a. Include a description of the desktop computers, laptops computers or tablets and the multifunction scanner / copier / printers available to participants. Describe the condition of all electronic equipment available for use in the Resource Center (identify year, make, model, memory, speed, storage capacity and condition). Describe the availability of internet access and bandwidth size (identify the internet system) in the Resource Center. The internet bandwidth should accommodate a minimum of 50 participants at one time. Provide photographs of the proposed Resource Center, computers and internet system. MUST be included as an attachment to this Grant Application.

b. If your institution is unable to provide these as in-kind contribution, describe your plan to obtain 20 each desktop computers, laptop computers and or tablets, 6 each

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TT WLD: Jawana Implementation Application Formmultifunction scanner / copier / printers and provide internet access (Institutions are encouraged to seek Public-Private Partnership opportunities or donations from private or public entities to cover the procurement of these requirements).

c. Describe additional furniture available for the Resource Center (chairs, tables, adult desks, bookshelves, etc.…). The resource center must be able to accommodate a minimum of 30 participants and a maximum of 90. Provide photographs of the proposed Resource Center and furnishings. MUST be included as an attachment to this Grant Application.

Best Practices and Sustainability of Jawana

A key component of TT WLD’s overall objectives is to ensure educational providers and institutions plan and budget for the institutionalization and sustainability of Jawana beyond the life of the TT WLD project. Organizations which do not propose an Information Sharing Plan and a Sustainability Plan will not be considered for funding.

1. Describe how your institution plans to identify, document and share best practices and lessons learned from the implementation of Jawana.

2. Describe your institutions past experience in implementing similar curriculums and educational training programs for females.

3. Describe your institutions past experience hiring female Course Facilitators and recruiting female participants.

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4. Describe your institutions plan to increase the number Course Facilitators and participants into your offered curriculum opportunities?

5. Describe how your institution envisions the management of Jawana in the future. Include information about the people, equipment, facilities and other funding/partnerships needed.

6. Describe how your institution will seek to institutionalize Jawana into the academic structure. Include information about how Jawana might be incorporated (as a stand-alone certificate program, or as a part of a degreed program) and how it will be budgeted into the overall programing.

7. Describe Third-Party Partnerships you will pursue to leverage resources for the implementation of Jawana and opportunities for Jawana participants, including the provisions of Hands-on Learning Opportunities.

8. Describe your overall detailed Jawana Curriculum implementation plan. Include your detail

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TT WLD: Jawana Implementation Application Formtransportation plan for the participants.

Other Required information

In addition to the above application form, the applicant must acknowledge submission of the following information as well:

Budget Format(s) Required Vetting Documentation

Required Certifications Verifications of SAM, OFAC and UN 1267 for all Key personnel, organization(s)

DUNS registration(s) Implementing Partner Information and documentation (As Applicable)

Clear Legible Copies of USAID Employee Biographical Data Form AID1420-17 the Tazkiras and or Passports (EBD) (As Applicable)

SignaturesWe, the undersigned, hereby submit this Grant application to TT WLD for review and consideration. We have materially participated in its preparation. To the best of our knowledge, all information provided is current, complete, and accurate and based on the need to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of the target population

Authorized Representative Signature

Print Name and Title

Date

Organizational Seal

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ANNEX B: BUDGET FORM

See Attached Excel Version – Annex B – TT-WLD-RFA-G-KBL-0001B RFA Budget

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ANNEX C: CERTIFICATIONS, VETTING REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER ASSURANCES

See Attached Annex C Documents

1. Annex C1 - TT-WLD-RFA-G-KBL-0001B Activity Implementation Plan2. Annex C2 TT-WLD-RFA-G-KBL-0001B Signed Certifications

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ANNEX D: DESCRIPTION OF JAWANATHE JAWANA LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT CURRICULUM

The women of Afghanistan face enormous challenges. The United Nation’s Gender Inequality Index ranks Afghanistan 169th among 187 countries, as women continue to struggle for parity in healthcare, economic opportunity and political empowerment. Thirteen years ago, virtually no girls attended school. Women died every day from preventable pregnancy complications and were restricted from contributing to the economy.

Fortunately, today, millions of girls are enrolled in school and thousands of women are attending universities. Maternal mortality rates have declined more than threefold, largely due to increased access to basic healthcare, especially in rural areas. Women have more opportunities to receive job training and apply for loans to start or expand their businesses (http://www.usaid.gov/ afghanistan/gender-participant-training).

Unfortunately, the glass ceiling3 in Afghanistan is low, even for educated women with extraordinary potential. Women are still professionally marginalized, and lack opportunities to assume decision making and leadership roles in all sectors of society.

The Jawana Leadership and Empowerment program was designed as a pathway to enable the best and the brightest Afghan women to achieve their ambitions and assume prominent leadership roles in the social, political, and economic spheres of their country. As they move into these positions, participants will speak for and represent all Afghan women, especially those in villages and rural areas, and work for their collective welfare, rights, and opportunities. Mutual support and networking are critical components of the Jawana approach—only by working together will women succeed.

Jawana is not just another training program. Program participants participate in hands-on learning opportunities in their communities, including study tours, mentoring, on-the-job training, internships and apprenticeships. These activities supplement classroom learning, which includes active learning approaches incorporating local culture, art, music, theater, history, story-telling and role plays. The curriculum does not result in new knowledge or skills alone. Training participants are encouraged and assisted to practice their new skills, building their self-confidence, strengthening their networks and empowering them to transform their society. Participants will become thought leaders, innovators and respected members of their communities, paving the way for the next generation of Afghan women leaders, advocating for change.

3 A “glass ceiling” is an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining upper-level positions (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glass%20ceiling)

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A VisionThe Year is 2030. Gender equity has been attained in Afghanistan; both women and men are viewed and valued equally. Gender equality is now a part of the political, economic, and sociological system; both women and men are treated fairly in terms of their rights, responsibilities and opportunities. Women are free to develop leadership skills and move into decision-making roles in public and private institutions. Equal rights and opportunities for all are now a way of life in Afghanistan.

http://www.usaid.gov/%20afghanistan/gender-participant-training

http://www.usaid.gov/%20afghanistan/gender-participant-training


ANNEX E (insert this section exactly as is into the grant agreements in the Applicable Mandatory Standard Provision section for grants over USD $25,000.00)

CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION AND UNIVERSAL IDENTIFIER (OCTOBER 2010)

a. Requirement for Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Unless you are exempted from this requirement under 2 CFR 25.110, you as the recipient must maintain the currency of your information in the CCR until you submit the final financial report required under this award or receive the final payment, whichever is later. This requires that you review and update the information at least annually after the initial registration, and more frequently if required by changes in your information or another award term.

b. Requirement for Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) numbers. If you are authorized to make subawards under this award, you:

1. Must notify potential subrecipients that no entity (see definition in paragraph C of this award term) may receive a subaward from you unless the entity has provided its DUNS number to you.

2. May not make a subaward to an entity unless the entity has provided its DUNS number to you.

c. Definitions. For purposes of this award term:

1. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) means the Federal repository into which an entity must provide information required for the conduct of business as a recipient. Additional information about registration procedures may be found at the CCR Internet site (currently at http://www.ccr.gov ).

2. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the nine-digit number established and assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to uniquely identify business entities. A DUNS number may be obtained from D&B by telephone (currently 866-705-5711) or the Internet (currently at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform ).

3. Entity, as it is used in this award term, means all of the following, as defined at 2 CFR part 25, subpart C:

i. A Governmental organization, which is a State, local government, or Indian tribe;ii. A foreign public entity;iii. A domestic or foreign nonprofit organization;iv. A domestic or foreign for-profit organization; andv. A Federal agency, but only as a subrecipient under an award or subaward to a non-

Federal entity.4. Subaward:

i. This term means a legal instrument to provide support for the performance of any portion of the substantive project or program for which you received this award and that you as the recipient award to an eligible subrecipient.

ii. The term does not include your procurement of property and services needed to carry out the project or program (for further explanation, see Sec. --.210 of the attachment to OMB Circular A- 133, “Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations”).

iii. A subaward may be provided through any legal agreement, including an agreement that you consider a contract.

5. Subrecipient means an entity that:i. Receives a subaward from you under this award; andii. Is accountable to you for the use of the Federal funds provided by the subaward.

ADDENDUM (JUNE 2012)

d. Exceptions. The requirements of this provision to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and maintain a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) do not apply, at the prime award or subaward level, to:

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http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

http://www.ccr.gov/


(1) Awards to individuals (2) Awards less than $25,000.00 to foreign recipients to be performed outside the United States (based on a USAID determination) (3) Awards where the Agreement Officer determines, in writing, that these requirements would cause personal safety concerns.

e. This provision does not need to be included in sub awards.

Annex E II: DUNS Registration Instructions

1. The following guidelines will assist the grantee in obtaining DUNS numbers (In addition see ANNEX E II, step by step PDF version of obtaining DUNS numbers):

Step 1: Access website http://fedgov.com/webform

Step 2: Select the link Click here to request your D-U-N-S Number via the Web

Step 3: Select the country or territory where your organization is physically located from the drop down menu

Step 4: Enter remaining information regarding your business name, address and phone number

Step 5: Enter the verification code and click Submit

Step 6: Follow and enter the additional screen information

Under normal circumstances the DUNS is issued within 2-3 business days when using the DUNS online process. D&B should confirm your nine digit DUNS number via email. For questions, please email [email protected]

Additional information on DUNS NumberCreated in 1962, the Data Universal Numbering System or D-U-N-S® Number is Dun & Bradstreet’s (D&B) copyrighted, proprietary means of identifying business entities on a location-specific basis. This number remains with the company location to which it has been assigned even if it closes or goes out-of-business.

The D-U-N-S® Number also "unlocks" a wealth of value-added data associated with that entity, including the business name, physical and mailing addresses, trade styles ("doing business as"), principal names, financial, payment experiences, industry classifications (SICs and NAICS), socio-economic status, government data and more. The D-U-N-S® Number also links members of corporate family trees worldwide.

The D-U-N-S® Number is widely used by both commercial and federal entities and was adopted as the standard business identifier for federal electronic commerce in October 1994. The D-U-N-S Number® was also incorporated into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in April 1998 as the Federal Government's contractor identification code for all procurement-related activities

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mailto:[email protected]

http://fedgov.com/webform


Annex F: Pre-Award Requirements

1. The grantee is required to perform pre-award requirement verifications on all key personnel, the grant implementing organization(s), all personnel hired under this FAA grant award.

2. The grantee shall supply a clear, legible copy of each person’s tazkira and or passport with the search results. (Colored copy is preferred. Black and white copies are acceptable if they are clear and legible. All bad copies shall be rejected)

3. The grantee shall supply a clear, legible copy of all organization(s) and or educational facility (ies) Afghan business license with the search results. (Copy all pages. front and back sides of the Afghan licenses) (Colored copy is preferred. Black and white copies are acceptable if they are clear and legible. All bad copies shall be rejected)

4. The grantee shall access the three verification websites listed below:

I. System For Award Management (SAM) verification1. SAM website https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1#1#1 2. Click on Search Records3. In the Quick Search box enter the grant organization(s) and or educational facility name(s), click

search. Print Screen the resulted copy (ies).a) The Grantee shall enter a search for all persons whose name shall be on the Grant but not

limited to: 1. All key personnel associated with the grant award. 2. All personnel hired under this grant award.

b) Any persons listed on any Afghan registered business license and or NGO registration shall enter their names in the SAM Search.

II. Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Blocked Persons List maintained by the U.S. Treasury for the Office of Foreign Assets Control “OFAC List”1. OFAC website https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/

2. In the Name: box enter the organization(s) and or educational facility name(s), click Search. Print Screen the resulted copy (ies).

a) The Grantee shall enter a search for all persons whose name shall be on the Grant but not limited

to: 1. All key personnel associated with the grant award.

2. All personnel hired under this grant award. b) Any persons listed on any Afghan registered business license and or NGO registration shall

entertheir names in the OFAC Search.

III. United Nations Security designation list (UN 1267)

1. UN 1267 website https://www.un.org/sc/suborg/sites/www.un.org.sc.suborg/files/1267.htm

2. Performing a search in the PDF format is different than the previous search websites.

3. On the computer keyboard click the control button “Ctrl” hold it down and click the letter “F” key. This will open a drop down box on the upper right hand corner of the webpage.\

4. Proceed by typing in the the organization(s) and or educational facility name(s), click enter. Print Screen the resulted copy (ies).

a) The Grantee shall enter a search for all persons whose name shall be on the Grant but not limited

to:

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https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/

https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1


1. All key personnel associated with the grant award. 2. All personnel hired under this grant award. b) Any persons listed on any Afghan registered business license and or NGO registration shall

enter their names in the UN 1267 Search.

5. Attach all labeled printed copies with the RFA submission. a) Ensure that the name of the organization(s), the name of the person(s) and title of the person(s)

that the search was performed for is printed on the top of every page. 6. The pre-award searches for all personnel to be hired under this grant shall be submitted in the same

format as the pre-award submissions once they are identified.

Appendix B: Vetting

See Attached Appendix B: Vetting Document

Appendix C: USAID Employee Biographical Data Form AID1420-17 (EBD)

See Attached Appendix C: USAID Employee Biographical Data Form AID1420-17 (EBD)

Note:

1. Daily rates are calculated at (Monthly Salary / 26 days per month = Daily Rate)

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