Consultancy for Implementation of the Referral Mechanism for Medical and Psychosocial Care

The INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) in Rwanda from African region had released this tender for Tenders are invited for Consultancy for Implementation of the Referral Mechanism for Medical and Psychosocial Care for the Benefit of Cross-Border Traders and Porters in Rusizi District Location: Kigali Deadline: Sunday, 18/06/2023 23:59 The International Organization for Migration in Rwanda (IOM), through the support of the European Union (EU), is implementing a 3-year cross-border project - “Secure cross-border social, economic and commercial activities in the Great Lakes Region” - aimed at improving trading relations among the bordering communities of Rusizi (Rwanda) and Bukavu (Democratic Republic of Congo - DRC), enhancing women’s welfare and social cohesion initiatives. Under this operational framework, IOM launched a survey in Rusizi and Bukavu to assess psychosocial needs and social cohesion resources in the bordering communities between October 2019 and March 2020. The present Call for Proposals is part of the operational plan developed by IOM on the basis of the results of the action-research and measures suggested by the study to enhance women’s welfare and cross-border trade in Rusizi District/ Rwanda. As part of this action, IOM and its partners implemented pilot activities aimed at supporting the economic and psychosocial well-being of women cross-border traders and their families. Based on good practices and lessons learned in the pilot phase, a mapping of actors and support structures has been developed in order to establish a long-term referral mechanism. The referral mechanism takes into account four strategic areas specific to informal cross-border trade, including: improving medical and psychological care for vulnerable people and victims of gender-based violence; the management of conflicts of cross-border traders; managing potential conflicts between women cross-border traders and border officials. With a view to continuing to contribute to the improvement of the mental health and well-being of women engaged in small cross-border trade through effective support, IOM plans to popularize and implement the referral mechanism as well that support for cross-border coordination on issues aimed at social cohesion between communities. The actions planned and presented in this call for proposals will ensure continuity of action and consolidate the process of supporting the well-being of women traders in Rusizi and Bukavu. This plan foresees the commitment of two implementation partners, one in Rwanda/Rusizi District and one in DR Congo/Bukavu, for the review, popularization and implementation of the referral mechanism. This plan envisages the engagement of one implementing partner, to implement community-based activities, awareness campaigns and mediation initiatives between cross-border traders and borders authorities, in coordination with IOM Staff and Social Cohesion Mobile Team in Rusizi District. Scope of the Call for Proposals IOM Rwanda is seeking applications from eligible Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Rwanda with experience in delivering conflict mitigation and social cohesion initiatives, protection, and psychosocial services, in bordering communities of Rusizi District. The overall goal of this Call for Proposals is to enhance women’s welfare and protection services to vulnerable cross-border traders and porters in the bordering communities of Rusizi District. This objective should be achieved through the direct provision of psychosocial support activities and social cohesion initiatives, access to cross-border markets and credit schemes, business enhancement and trade expertise, inclusion in professional networks and cohesive communities. The specific objectives of the Call for Proposals are as follows: Revision, update, finalization, and consolidation of the existing referral mechanism Facilitate the training of border officials and local actors who will be responsible for raising awareness of the mechanism and will represent a bridge for referrals. Popularization and implementation of the referral mechanism for the benefit of women trading on both sides of the borders. Impact assessment as well as elaboration of recommendations on the challenges to be covered (support services not available or additional needs), which should be considered in future actions. published on 12 Jun 2023. The tender expired on 18 Jun 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in Health services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3221613.