1. Background

SEED is developing a multi-component SBC toolkit to address Online Child Sexual Exploitation Abuse (OCSEA) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This toolkit, informed by focus group discussions with children and caregivers, and surveys with NGOs, will include awareness-raising materials and assets tailored for local practitioners. It will blend traditional and technology-based approaches, guided by UNICEF’s SBC guidance, encompassing community engagement, human-centered design, digital and implementation research, and education. The toolkit will be developed in Sorani and English.

2. Purpose of this RFP:

SEED seeks a qualified local NGO to pilot the developed SBC toolkit with a minimum of 500 children and caregivers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The toolkit should be piloted by the selected NGO within a 6-month period inclusive of planning, training, implementation, and evaluation, beginning in July/August. The NGO will support SEED to gather insights on the effectiveness of the pilot in order to refine the toolkit before wider dissemination and launch in late-2025-early-2026.

3. Scope of Work for the NGO:

The selected NGO will be responsible for the following activities:

3.1. Planning and Preparation:

• Work closely with SEED throughout the pilot process, including attending training sessions on the toolkit and participating in regular meetings.
• Provide input on the toolkit’s content and design based on field experience – at various stages throughout the development, piloting, and revision process.

3.2. Pilot Implementation: Conduct pilot sessions using the SEED toolkit with 500 children and caregivers. This includes:

• Recruiting participants (children and caregivers), ensuring equal representation of all demographics within the target communities
• Organizing and facilitating interactive sessions based on the toolkit’s content.
• Maintaining detailed records of participation, including demographics (Children-age, gender, location, and school type; Parents-age, gender, occupation, education level, occupation) and session attendance.
• Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for participants.

3.3. Logistics and Reporting:

• Managing all logistical arrangements for the pilot sessions (venue, materials, transportation, etc.).
• Ensuring adherence to SEED’s Child Safeguarding Policy including Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
• Providing regular progress updates to SEED every two weeks.
• Submitting a final report to SEED within 28 days of finishing piloting of toolkit., detailing the pilot implementation, data collected, and recommendations.

3.4. Data Collection and Feedback: Gather feedback from participants on the toolkit’s effectiveness, relevance, and accessibility. This will involve:

• Developing and administering feedback mechanisms in collaboration with SEED (e.g., surveys, focus group discussions, individual interviews).
• Analyzing collected data to identify strengths and weaknesses of the toolkit.
• Providing a comprehensive report within 28 days finalizing piloting of the toolkit summarizing the findings and recommendations for toolkit improvement.

3.5. Budget Management:

• Develop and adhere to a SEED approved detailed budget
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for all project expenditures, in compliance with SEED’s Anti-Fraud and corruption policy, External Complaint and Response Mechanism Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Procurement Policy.
• Submit regular financial reports to SEED, as agreed upon.
• Ensure all financial transactions are conducted transparently and ethically, in SEED’s Anti-Fraud and corruption policy, External Complaint and Response Mechanism Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Procurement Policy.
• Manage project funds responsibly and efficiently to maximize impact.

For further details on the full RFP, please download the document here: Pilot Implementation of Social Behavioral Change (SBC) Toolkit

How to Apply:

Proposal Submission Requirements:

Interested NGOs are requested to submit a comprehensive proposal including the followings to proposals@seedkurdistan.org by May 11, 2025:

• Organizational Profile: Description of the NGO’s mission, vision, and relevant experience, including similar projects implemented and evidence of networks with target communities in Erbil and Suli cities of the Kurdistan region.
• Technical Proposal: Detailed methodology for implementing the pilot, including participant recruitment strategy, facilitation of interactive sessions, data collection methods, incorporation of safeguarding procedures, and a proposed timeline.
• Budget: Detailed budget outlining all anticipated costs associated with the pilot implementation.The budget should demonstrate a clear and justifiable allocation of funds across all proposed activities.
• CVs: CVs of key personnel to be involved.
• Safeguarding Policy and Procedures: A copy of the organization’s Safeguarding Policies (Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment).