Organisation Name:
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Application Deadline:
14 November 2025
About Organisation
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) works globally to advance gender equality and empower women. UN Women India focuses on supporting national efforts to strengthen gender-responsive governance, economic empowerment, and violence prevention initiatives. Through strategic partnerships with the government and civil society, it promotes inclusive development, women’s leadership, and accountability in policy implementation. UN Women also oversees gender audits and impact assessments to ensure policies address systemic inequalities effectively.
About the Grant
The Gender Audit of schemes and policies funded by the Nirbhaya Fund aims to assess the implementation, effectiveness, and gender-responsiveness of schemes financed through the Fund. Established in 2013, the Nirbhaya Fund supports projects addressing women’s safety, security, and empowerment. This audit seeks to evaluate how effectively these schemes have been designed and executed to achieve gender equality outcomes, identify existing gaps, and recommend actionable strategies for improvement and sustainability.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and NGOs registered in India with a minimum of five years of experience in conducting audits or evaluations of national or state-level programs related to gender equality, women’s safety, or empowerment. Organizations must demonstrate proven technical expertise in data analysis, policy assessment, and gender-based research methodologies. Experience in collaborating with government bodies, UN agencies, or large-scale social development projects will be an added advantage.
How to Apply?
Interested organizations must submit a detailed proposal outlining their methodology, institutional capacity, and relevant experience by 14 November 2025. Proposals should align with UN Women’s guidelines and include supporting documentation such as registration certificates, audited financial statements, and prior project reports. Applications must be sent electronically to UN Women India’s designated procurement portal within the specified deadline.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by 14 November 2025, 11:59 PM IST. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered for evaluation under any circumstances.
Last Date To Apply
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