The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equality, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from various bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
Statement of Purpose
The Asia Foundation is currently implementing a Justice System Strengthening Program (JSSP) in selected districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh to reduce GBV through increased justice system capacity. The project’s goal is to engage justice sector stakeholders to adequately process GBV cases while prioritizing the needs of the survivors and mobilizing community networks to reduce the incidence of GBV. Public awareness will also be increased to foster accountability around the impact of GBV on society and individual victims.
Geographical areas:
The Foundation invites proposals for implementing awareness and advocacy activities in selected districts across Punjab (10), KP (4), and Sindh (18). Organizations are encouraged to choose provinces based on their expertise and operational presence. When selecting a province, please emphasize ongoing or past work and relevant geographical interventions.
Key Responsibilities/deliverables for Selected Organizations:
Eligibility Criteria
a) Registration Status/Authority
b) Valid Not-for-Profit Certification from the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP)
c) Latest approved Tax Exemption Certificate u/s 2(36) of Income Tax Ordinance 2001 from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
d) Status of the Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) with the Economic Affairs Division (EAD)
e) Status of Registration/Certification with Charity Commission (relevant province or Federal)
f) Latest Audited Financial Statements and Audit Report for the last three years from reputable audit firm as included in the list issued by Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan (ICAP).
g) Organizational Work Profile
11. Applicants should have robust financial and administrative management systems in place, including the ability to handle grants and financial reporting. Applicants must have strong financial and administrative management systems in place, including the capacity to handle grants and conduct accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities of the Foundation
The Foundation will monitor and supervise the progress of the work, provide regular technical support, and feedback and provide support when required.
Intellectual Property
All information pertaining to this project under the grant, which the organization may come into contact within the performance of their duties under this partnership shall remain the property of The Asia Foundation-Pakistan who shall have exclusive rights over their use. Except for this grant's purposes, the information shall not be disclosed to the public nor used in whatever form without the Foundation's written permission.
Payment Modality
The payment on the grant award will be made in Pakistani Rupees (PKR) against the deliverables and on submission of the report as per the Foundation financial rules and payment conditions stipulated in the grant document.
Proposal Submission Procedure and Deadline:
Sealed Proposals shall be reached at the above office on or before COB September 30, 2024. The proposer must submit the Technical and Financial Proposals in separate sealed envelopes mentioning "Technical Proposal" and "Financial Proposal" on the top of the respective envelopes. Then a big envelope shall be used to cover both proposals, mentioning "Grant proposals for the selection of partner organizations under Justice System Strengthening Program." on the top of the big, sealed envelope. Unsealed Proposals and proposals received after the deadline would be ground for rejection.

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Proposal Submission and Selection Process
The Foundation invites technical and financial proposals from qualified organizations with relevant experience delivering similar interventions/services as mentioned in this document. Only a technically responsive and financially viable consultant/firm will be selected following The Foundation rules/procedure.
The proposals and relevant documents in hard copy with a cover letter to be submitted to:
Country Representative: The Asia Foundation Pakistan Office
EOBI House, 3rd Floor, Block 32-34 Mauve Area, I&T Center, G-10/4 Islamabad.
Office contact: 051-8434707