Request for Proposals – Stakeholder Mapping in Iraq
November 25, 2024 •
The VPI issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a stakeholder mapping report in Iraq.
The VPI is evaluating the possibility of creating a new multi-stakeholder Working Group in Iraq to support implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) in the country, share best practices, raise awareness related to security and human rights best practices, and to enhance collaboration between government representatives, NGOs, and companies operating in the energy sector.
The purpose of this consultancy is to:
- Identify the appropriate national and local stakeholders from all levels of governments, companies, and civil society that have significant activities in the extractives sector in Iraq or are involved in addressing human rights issues related to business operations in the extractives sector in the country.
- Research recent human rights incidents and systemic problems relating to the provision of private and public security.
- Identify local civil society organizations with the organizational capacity, activities, and mandate to potentially serve as Secretariat of a new In-Country Working Group (ICWG).
- Identify potential partnerships with other multi-stakeholder initiatives operating in the country relating to business and human rights or the extractives sector, including the Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in-country multi-stakeholder groups.
To be able to participate in the process, bidders must meet the following eligibility requirement:
a) Any individual, civil society organization (CSO) or consultancy firm is eligible to bid, so long as:
- the consulting team lead is a resident of Iraq; or
- a majority level of effort is provided by residents of Iraq; or
- individuals and teams are resident in neighboring countries and can demonstrate strong expertise and knowledge of Iraq.
Preference will be given to applicants residing in Iraq.
b) High degree of fluency in English.
c) Proven ability to draft documents and communicate in English, with a high degree of proficiency.
The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, January 13, 2025, 5:00 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time). Questions related to this RFP will be accepted until Monday, December 9, 2024.
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