“Youth Education Campaign: “Say no to Money Politics!”
in 2014 Elections”
The USAID-funded Management Systems International
(MSI) / Strengthening Integrity and Accountability Program I (SIAP I) aims to
contribute to
good governance
in Indonesia
by strengthening
integrity
and accountability
in government
– principally
at the
national level.
It will
do this
by supporting governmental
and non-governmental efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of accountability bodies;
external monitoring; and mobilizing public support Currently, MSI SIAP1 is seeking grant applications for
Youth Education Campaign: “Say no to Money Politics!”
in 2014 Elections program.
RFA Background
During
the
three last
elections, young voters have represented a significant and growing
number of the voting population. In the 2004 election, young voters
accounted for 18% of the voting population.
In 2009, young voters represented 21% of all voters, and it is
estimated that even greater numbers of youth will participate in the
upcoming 2014 elections.
RFA Objective
The
main objective for this grant is to educate
young voters on the damaging effects of “money politics” practices
during the campaign process, and vote buying that often occurs on voting
days. This grant aims to help create a youth movement that calls for
better transparency, accountability and integrity
in the upcoming elections in 2014 (legislative and presidential
elections).
RFA Scope of Work
Applicants are
invited to submit technical proposals that have clever and thoughtful strategies,
creative aproaches with unique activities that are engaging for youth, and deliver the primary program objectives to take action.
The Applicant’s program will include
(but not limited to) the following main activities:
1. Campaign
kits for youth
leaders and/or activists
The Applicant must develop campaign kits that are to
be distributed and used by youth leaders and/or activists to help
educate the young voters.
2. Organizing and assisting young voters
The Applicant must provide assistance and guidance to youth leaders
and youth
organizations which may be energetic and eager to get the message out, but inexperienced on how to do it effectively.
3.
Young
voters campaign for change and action
The Applicant should help facilitate this dynamic youth movement by creating all the material that is needed for the campaign.
Organizations eligible to apply
Responsible,
legally registered Indonesian non-profit, for-profit, and
non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
with experience implementing programs targeting the youth, voter
education, campaigning for change, election monitoring and/or community
empowerment; including think tanks and research institutions.
SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS/PROPOSALS
(a) Grant applications must be completed in English and submitted via e-mail to
procurement@msi-siap.com
with a cc: to jfreer@msi-inc.com
in
Word, Excel, and/or PDF attachments. E-mail submissions must not exceed
5MB per e-mail, but multiple emails may be sent if necessary in order
to not exceed the 5MB limit.
(b) Applications including cost calculations should be valid for a minimum of 120 days from the submission date.
(c) All applications should be submitted to MSI-SIAP I no later than
November 08, 1013, 3:00 p.m. local Jakarta time.
(d) Any questions about this RFA must be submitted in writing to
procurement@msi-siap.com
with cc: to
jfreer@msi-inc.com
by
October 25, 2013, 3:00 p.m. local Jakarta time. Questions should reference the RFA number and title in the subject line.
APPLICANT
CONFERENCE
Applicant Conference,
October 22, 2013, 10:00am at the MSI office[1]
to discuss any questions or concerns they may have regarding the
application process, forms, and supporting documentation. Please RSVP
by emailing
procurement@msi-siap.com
no later than October 17, 2013, 3:00 p.m. local Jakarta time.
Limit two representatives per organization. In the event that there is
an overwhelming interest for attendance, the venue location will changed
to a location near the office.
RFA
DOCUMENT
To obtain the complete document of Request for
Application
(RFA)
please request by e-mail to:
procurement@msi-siap.com
