TENDER NOTICE: Invitation to bid PR_00318104 for provision of Consultancy Services Scoping Study – Leveraging Remittances in Kosovo

Danish Refugee Council, Kosovo operation (DRC), has received funds from DANIDA for implementation of a Project titled: “Scoping Study into Leveraging Remittances for Self-Reliance” and therefore  invites all interested and qualified Consultant Companies/Individual businesses to submit offers for provision of the Consultancy Services as per  the tender dossier that can be downloaded here or can be requested through the e-mail address: xkx-procurement@drc.ngo

Procedure reference number: PR_00318104

Launch date: 16-10-2024

Deadline for submitting offers: 30-10-2024 at 23:59

e-mail address for submission of bids: rfq.xkx@drc.ngo

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE: Call for Applications from LNGO’S in Mitrovicë/a and Prishtinë/Priština regions

Within the “Support Social Entrepreneurship and Promoting Social-economic Empowerment in Minority Communities and Other Vulnerable Groups in Kosovo 2023-2025” project funded by Sida – the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency represented by the Embassy of Sweden in Kosovo - Danish Refugee Council opened a call for project proposals from local NGOs on 20.03.2024.

Below are the reference numbers of the applicants that passed Stage B - Project Proposal Evaluation of the evaluation process and will be considered for further evaluation as a part of Stage C - Applicant Organisation Assessment.

001, 005 and 009

 

 

UPDATE: Call for Applications from LNGO’S, Prishtinë/Priština region

Within the “Support Durable Solutions for Collective centers in Kosovo Phase II” project funded by European Union and co-financed by the Ministry of Communities & Returns.- Danish Refugee Council opened a call for project proposals from local NGOs on 13.06.2024.

Below are the reference numbers of the applicants that passed Stage B - Project Proposal Evaluation of the evaluation process and will be considered for further evaluation as a part of Stage C - Applicant Organisation Assessment:

001.

 

UPDATE: Call for Applications from LNGO’S, Prishtinë/Priština region

Within the “Support Durable Solutions for Collective centers in Kosovo Phase II” project funded by European Union and co-financed by the Ministry of Communities & Returns.- Danish Refugee Council opened a call for project proposals from local NGOs on 13.06.2024.

Below are the reference numbers of the applicants that passed Stage A - Administrative Screening of the evaluation process and will be considered for further evaluation as a part of Stage B - Project Proposal Evaluation:

001, 002, 003, 004, 006, 007, 008

Call for Applications from LNGO’S, Prishtinë/Priština region

Call publication date: 13/06/2024

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Kosovo operation, is calling for the submission of applications for funds from local Non-Governmental Organizations in Kosovo (LNGOs) in the Pristina Region within the European Union funded project “Support Durable Solutions for Collective centers in Kosovo Phase II” co-financed by the Ministry of Communities & Returns.

The aim of the call for project proposals is to address the challenges faced by children from minority communities living in Kosovo.

 Thematic Area:

  • Education (Afterschool support and extracurricular activities)


Eligible applicants:

·         Local Non-Governmental Organizations are eligible to apply.

·         Local Non-Governmental Organizations working with Communities living in Kosovo are strongly encouraged to apply.

·         Non-profit organizations being legally registered in Kosovo.

Eligible Country: Kosovo

Target location: Suhodoll/Suvi Do, Graqanicë/Gračanica municipality

Duration of project:

Project duration should not exceed a period of 6 months, with the start no later than August 1st, 2024, and be completed by January 31st, 2025, with possibility for extension through a new Sub -Grant Agreement at the awarded monthly rate.

Project proposals should be within a 10,000.00 EUR maximum budget exclusive of VAT.

How to Apply:

Applicants must comply with these Application Preparation and Submission Instructions and Evaluation Process Overview utilize the following for their application:

-  Application Form

-  Budget

You can find all documents for application here.

Deadline for applying:

The info session for interested applicants will be available online via Teams on 20.06.2024 at 10:00 am.

Please confirm your participation in info sessions via < xkx-administration@drc.ngo> e-mail address referencing “Request for information sharing session” as a subject of e-mail by sending your Teams address latest by 19.06.2024., 23:59 pm.

The deadline for submitting your application is June 27th 2024 at 23:59 pm.

Application with all required documents should be sent to Kosovo Project Assistant email address: xkx-administration@drc.ngo

The submission of an application will not necessarily result in the award of funds.

The receipt of an application cannot be considered binding for DRC.

UPDATE: Call for Applications from LNGO’S in Mitrovicë/a and Prishtinë/Priština regions

Within the “Support Social Entrepreneurship and Promoting Social-economic Empowerment in Minority Communities and Other Vulnerable Groups in Kosovo 2023-2025” project funded by Sida – the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency represented by the Embassy of Sweden in Kosovo - Danish Refugee Council opened a call for project proposals from local NGOs on 20.03.2024.

Below are the reference numbers of the applicants that passed Stage A - Administrative Screening of the evaluation process and will be considered for further evaluation as a part of Stage B - Project Proposal Evaluation:

001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 021, 025, 026, 028, 029, 030 and 031

Call for Applications from LNGO’S in Mitrovicë/a and Prishtinë/Priština regions

Call publication date: 20.03.2024

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Kosovo operation, is calling for the submission of applications for funds from local Non-Governmental Organizations in Kosovo (LNGOs) in the Pristina and Mitrovicë/Mitrovica Regions within the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) funded project “Support Social Entrepreneurship and Promoting Social-economic Empowerment in Minority Communities and Other Vulnerable Groups in Kosovo 2023-2025”.

The aim of the call for project proposals is to address the challenges faced by women and girls, men and boys of Roma, Ashkalia, and Egyptian communities as well as other vulnerable groups related to their social inclusion, and raise their awareness of health issues, access rights, education, promotion of gender equality, promotion of health, and environmental awareness.

 Thematic Areas:

  • Health awareness

  • Environment

  • Gender equality

  • Promotion of health

  • Education

  • Access to rights

  • Human rights protection


Eligible applicants:

·         Local Non-Governmental Organizations are eligible to apply.

·         Local Non-Governmental Organizations working with Roma, Ashkalia, and Egyptian community are strongly encouraged to apply.

·         Non-profit organizations being legally registered in Kosovo.

Eligible Country: Kosovo

Target regions: Mitrovicë/a and Prishtinë/Priština

Duration of project:

Each project duration should not exceed a period of three to four months, with the start no later than Sept 1st, 2024, and be completed by December 31st, 2024, at the latest.

DRC will support the qualified project proposals within the 10,000 EUR max. budget.

How to Apply:

Applicants must comply with these Application Preparation and Submission Instructions and Evaluation Process Overview utilize the following for their application:

-  Application Form

-  Budget

You can find all documents for application here.

Deadline for applying:

The info session for interested applicants will be available online via Teams on 27.03.2024 and 28.03.2024, at 10:00 am.

Please confirm your participation in info sessions via <xkx-projectassist@drc.ngo> e-mail address referencing “Request for information sharing session” as a subject of e-mail by sending your Teams address latest by 26.03.2024, at 23:59 pm.

The deadline for submitting your application is April 20th 2024, at 23:59 pm.

Application with all required documents should be sent to Kosovo Project Assistant email address: xkx-projectassist@drc.ngo

Project Proposal Evaluation stage should be finalized by May 1st 2024.

Applicant Organization Assessment stage should be finalized by May 17th 2024.

The submission of an application will not necessarily result in the award of funds.

The receipt of an application cannot be considered binding for DRC.

 

TENDER NOTICE: RFQ-XKX-PRN-2024-01 for the supply of fuel

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) with funding from the EU, Sida, MCR, UNDP and German Embassy intends to sign a Framework Agreement for a period of one year with possibility of extension for another year, for supply of diesel and petrol. Hereby the DRC invites the authorized companies to submit price quotation.

 

Procedure reference number: RFQ-XKX-PRN-2024-01

Opening date: 22-11-2023

Closing date for issuing clarifications: 30-11-2023

Closing date and time for receipt of bids: 04-12-2022 at 12:00

All dates/times referred to above are in Kosovo time.                                                                

The tender dossier with all relevant documents, can be requested via e-mail address: xkx-procurement@drc.ngo

 

 

UPDATE: CALL for APPLICATIONS from LOCAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS in KOSOVO

Call publication date: 13.10.2023

Update: Deadline for submission extended until October 29, 2023

The Danish Refugee Council, Kosovo operation, (DRC) is calling for the submission of applications for funds from local Non-Governmental Organizations in Kosovo (LNGOs) in the Municipalities of Pristina and Mitrovicë/Mitrovica Region within the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) funded project “Support Social Entrepreneurship and Promoting Social-economic Empowerment in Minority Communities and Other Vulnerable Groups in Kosovo 2023-2025”.

The aim of the call for project proposals is to address the challenges faced by women and girls of Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities related to their social inclusion, and raise their awareness of health issues.

 

Thematic Areas:

  • Gender Equality

  • Human Rights Protection

  • Raising awareness on health issues

  • Promotion of health

  • Environment

Eligible applicants:

Local Non-Governmental Organizations are eligible to apply.

Local Non-Governmental Organizations working with ROMA community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligible Country: Kosovo

Target regions: Pristina and Mitrovica

Duration of project:

Each project duration should not exceed a period of three months, with the start no later than November 10th , 2023, and be completed by February 29th , 2024, at the latest.

DRC will support the qualified project proposals within the 20,000 EUR total budget of the Call. A maximum budget per proposal should not exceed 10,000 EUR.

How to Apply:

Applicants must comply with these Application Preparation and Submission Instructions  and Evaluation Process Overview utilize the following for their application:

-  Application Form

-  Budget

You can find all documents for application here.

Deadline for applying:

The info session for interested applicants will be available online via Teams on 17.10.2023 at 10:00 am.

Please confirm your participation in info sessions via <xkx-administration@drc.ngo>  e-mail address referencing “Request for information sharing session” as a subject of e-mail by sending your Teams address latest by 16.10.2023.,12 am.

The deadline for submitting your application is 29 October 2023 at 12 am by finalizing Administrative screening stage. Application with all required documents should be sent to Kosovo Administration <xkx-administration@drc.ngo>.

Project Proposal Evaluation stage should be finalized by 25th  October.

Applicant Organization Assessment  stage should be finalized by 27th October.

The submission of an application will not necessarily result in the award of funds.

The receipt of an application cannot be considered binding for DRC.

 

Call for applications for the scholarship for completing secondary education

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has initiated an application process to solicit candidates for scholarships designed to support the educational aspirations of young individuals hailing from marginalized backgrounds, such as the Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities, along with other vulnerable demographic groups. These vulnerable groups encompass girls, boys, women, and men facing precarious living conditions, particularly those exposed to socioeconomic risks, survivors of violence, domestic abuse, human trafficking, and individuals with disabilities. This scholarship program in Kosovo aims to facilitate the successful completion of secondary education.

These scholarships will be granted to young individuals belonging to the aforementioned ethnic groups who have either completed their primary education or discontinued their secondary education but exhibit a strong determination to resume and complete their secondary education. Recipients of the scholarships are expected to demonstrate a sincere commitment to fulfilling the requirements outlined by the scholarship program.

The scholarship provisions encompass the coverage of tuition fees and the provision of essential learning materials for eligible candidates over the course of an academic year. Additionally, refreshments and transportation expenses may be provided as needed. All individuals interested in pursuing secondary vocational education and who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to avail themselves of this scholarship program. Young men and women who, for various reasons, have interrupted their secondary education are strongly encouraged to submit their applications.

Prospective applicants must adhere to the following eligibility prerequisites:

  1. Ethnicity and Age: Candidates must belong to the Roma, Ashkalia, Egyptian and any other minority ethnic groups and fall within the age bracket of 15 to 35 years. (Applications from individuals who exceed the age of 35 yet meet the specified criteria are also strongly encouraged and welcomed.)

  2. Residency: Applicants should be residents of the municipality (any municipalities of these two regions), including rural areas, within the Mitrovicë/a or Pristina regions.

  3. Educational Credentials: Possession of either a primary school completion certificate or evidence of having completed any class within the secondary education system is required.

All interested candidates are cordially invited to submit the following documentation:

  • A duly attested copy of the primary school completion certificate.

  • A certified copy of certificates confirming the completion of any high school classes (if applicable).

  • A valid copy of their identification card.

The required documents should be sent to the email address xkx-projectassist@drc.ngo indicating “Application for the Scholarship Program” in the subject line or delivered directly to DRC officer in charge where you can contact him through phone: 028 533 541 until 31/12/2023 at 17:00.

Thirrje për aplikime për bursë për përfundimin e arsimit të mesëm

Këshilli Danez për Refugjatë (DRC) ka iniciuar një proces aplikimi për të kërkuar kandidatë për bursa të dizajnuara për të mbështetur aspiratat arsimore të individëve të rinj që vijnë nga grupet e margjinalizuara, si komunitetet rom, ashkali dhe egjiptian, së bashku me grupet e tjera demografike të cenueshme. Këto grupe të cenueshme përfshijnë vajzat, djemtë, gratë dhe burrat që përballen me kushte të vështira jetese, veçanërisht ata të ekspozuar ndaj rreziqeve socio-ekonomike, të mbijetuarit e dhunës, abuzimit në familje, trafikimit të qenieve njerëzore dhe individët me aftësi të kufizuara. Ky program i bursave në Kosovë synon të lehtësojë përfundimin me sukses të arsimit të mesëm.

Këto bursa do t'u jepen individëve të rinj që i përkasin grupeve etnike të lartpërmendura, të cilët ose kanë përfunduar arsimin fillor ose kanë ndërprerë arsimin e mesëm, por shfaqin një vendosmëri të fortë për të rifilluar dhe përfunduar arsimin e mesëm. Përfituesit e bursave pritet të demonstrojnë një angazhim të sinqertë për përmbushjen e kërkesave të përshkruara nga programi i bursave.

Dispozitat e bursave përfshijnë mbulimin e tarifave të shkollimit dhe sigurimin e materialeve thelbësore mësimore për kandidatët e kualifikuar gjatë një viti akademik. Përveç kësaj, shpenzimet e ushqimi dhe transportit mund të sigurohen sipas nevojës. Të gjithë individët e interesuar për të ndjekur arsimin e mesëm profesional dhe që plotësojnë kriteret e pranueshmërisë inkurajohen të përfitojnë nga ky program bursash. Të rinjtë dhe të rejat të cilët për arsye të ndryshme kanë ndërprerë arsimin e mesëm inkurajohen fuqimisht të paraqesin aplikimet e tyre.

Aplikantët e mundshëm duhet t'u përmbahen kushteve të mëposhtme të pranueshmërisë:

1. Përkatësia etnike dhe mosha: Kandidatët duhet t'i përkasin grupeve etnike rom, ashkali, egjiptian dhe çdo grupi tjetër pakicë dhe të jenë brenda grupmoshës 15 deri në 35 vjeç. (Aplikimet nga individë që e kalojnë moshën 35 vjeç por që plotësojnë kriteret e specifikuara inkurajohen dhe mirëpriten fuqimisht.)

2. Vendbanimi: Aplikantët duhet të jenë banorë të komunës (çdo komune të këtyre dy rajoneve), duke përfshirë zonat rurale, brenda rajonit të Mitrovicës ose Prishtinës.

3. Kredencialet arsimore: Kërkohet posedimi i një çertifikate të përfundimit të shkollës fillore ose dëshmi për të kryer ndonjë klasë brenda sistemit të arsimit të mesëm.

Të gjithë kandidatët e interesuar janë të ftuar të dorëzojnë dokumentacionin e mëposhtëm:

• Një kopje e vërtetuar vakide e certifikatës së përfundimit të shkollës fillore.

• Një kopje e vërtetuar e certifikatave që konfirmojnë përfundimin e çdo klase të shkollës së mesme (nëse ka).

• Një kopje të vlefshme të kartës së tyre të identifikimit.

Dokumentet e kërkuara duhet të dërgohen në email adresën:  xkx-projectassist@drc.ngo  duke shenuarr "Aplikimi për Programin e Bursave" në rreshtin e temës (subjektit) ose t'i dorëzohen drejtpërdrejt zyrtarit përgjegjës të DRC-së ku mund ta kontaktoni përmes telefonit: 028 533 541 deri në 31 /12/2023 në ora 17:00.