Deadline for submitting project bids is 27 September 2021
This project is part of a wider British Embassy portfolio of projects which seeks to support the Romanian government and civil society in reducing the drivers of serious and organised crime (SOC) and the ability of organised crime groups to exploit vulnerabilities and re-traffic MSHT victims.
Addressing human trafficking and SOC requires international cooperation, as the nature of these crimes is transnational and criminal networks frequently operate across borders. This is a priority policy area for the British government and the British Embassy Bucharest, as Romania is a source, transit and destination country for MSHT. In 2020 only, the British referral mechanism registered 368 Romanian victims of trafficking. Proposals should focus on delivery in Romania but with the potential to link to activities and strategies in neighbouring countries.
Although the Romanian authorities are currently developing strategies to support the reintegration of MSHT victims at the moment there this is an area which depends heavily on NGOs and shelters, to offer the necessary support to victims. These organisations have been badly affected by the pandemic.
In the absence of clear strategies and with largely underfunded NGOs, MSHT victims returning to Romania do not have a consistent support system to rely on upon their return. There is also a high level of societal stigma for MSHT victims, especially for victims of sexual exploitation, which makes the re-integation process a long and difficult one. All of these factors create real obstacles in the victims' attempts at reintegration and building an independent life, leaving them vulnerable to re-trafficking.
Objective
The main objective for this project is to work with the government, civil society and other stakeholders to support the drafting and implementation of re-integration strategies and mechanisms that facilitate an independent life and prevent re-trafficking of MSHT victims.
Scope of work
The project should have a national reach, while also paying special attention to vulnerable communities, which have been identified as hotspots for trafficking.
Activities
Activities financed under this project could include:
- policy development workshops with the government on reintegration strategies
- developing and providing resources to support development or implementation of re-integration strategies, where appropriate
- providing support for reintegration centres/shelters to contribute to the development and later implementation of the strategy
- training social workers and other community leaders on supporting re-integration
- support for those with lived experience of MSHT to engage with policy makers on the development of the strategy and its implementation plan
- encouraging partnerships with the private sector to develop support and opportunities for victims to be financially independent
- supporting development (working with government or other organisations) of communications campaigns or strategies to help reduce stigma for victims
This is not an exhaustive list and the British Embassy welcomes innovative proposals from potential implementing partners which suggest additional or alternative activities to deliver the key objectives.
Project approach
Bidders are asked to submit a project proposal which will be approved by the British Embassy Bucharest and will form the basis for project planning. The proposal should set out how the implementing partner will deliver activities to support the objectives set out above with an implementation plan and supporting budget. The British Embassy Bucharest will oversee the project planning and provide the necessary contacts to the implementers.
The project implementer will manage project logistics, including travel plans, lodging, car hiring etc. and is expected to consider the pandemic context and its possible impact on the project implementation when submitting the bid.
The embassy will provide contact persons and focal points for UK institutions or experts that might be needed in the process.
How to bid
Our process will consist of a one-stage full bid proposal.
Bids should be completed in English using the Project Proposal Bid Form For Implementers (ODT, 48.3KB) an Activity based budget template (ODS, 10.4KB) should be submitted alongside it.
Activity based budgets should list the activities needed to deliver the outcomes (results) of the project and all costs should be in Romanian Lei (RON).
Deadline for submitting project bids is 27 September 2021.
