CFPs: Business Capacity Building & Export Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Moldova

The program goal is to enable women entrepreneurs and MSMEs to integrate into EU and other high-value markets while fostering sustainable and scalable business practices. These activities align with and supports the successful implementation of the Women for Peace and Prosperity Project, funded by the Swiss Cooperation Agency.

Funding Information

• The total budget available for this call for proposal is up to USD 150,000.00. The activities will be implemented for a period of maximum 24 months, starting with March 2025-April 2027.

Outcome

• Women, including those from disadvantaged and marginalized groups, gain improved access to economic opportunities, decent employment, and entrepreneurship.
  • Indicator 2.1: Number of women-led businesses demonstrating improved performance and/or increased income as a result of UN Women support (revenue growth, profit margins, etc).

Eligibility Criteria

• Technical/functional competencies required:
  • Knowledge and experience of for at least 5 years in implementing business development support activities.
  • Team of experts (team leader, business development specialists, export specialists, trainers, consultants, mentors, and/or other relevant staff) with at least 3 years of experience in the areas of expertise for which they were contracted.
  • Proposals that are collaboratively designed and submitted, or those incorporating a methodology emphasizing strong partnerships with CSOs from the left bank of the Nistru River including in a formal format if the case, will be given priority.
  • The applying organization may be either national or international, and demonstrates the capacity and expertise to deliver the required outcomes effectively and has expertise and knowledge of the national context of doing business in the Republic of Moldova.
• Other competencies, which while not required, can be an asset for the performance of services:
  • Experience in managing and implementing business financing instruments (vouchers, grants, seed capital, etc.);
  • Proven in-house experience in inclusion and economic empowerment Programmes of women/girls in all their diversity.
  • Experience of supporting refugees, migrants, vulnerable and/or underrepresented groups.
  • Experience in working with business associations and entrepreneurs from the left bank of Nistru River and UTA Gagauzia, or proven success in implementing joint programs that foster collaboration and development across both sides of the Nistru River. This includes a deep understanding of the regional economic context, cultural nuances, and the ability to build trust and partnerships that drive impactful outcomes.
  • Previous experience managing grants/partner agreements from UN agencies, INGOs or international organizations.
  • Presence in the region and/or experience of working at local and community level, in partnership with community-based organisations from different regions of the country.

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