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Millennium Challenge Corporation

Morocco Compact II

Education for Employability Partnership Fund

CALL FOR PARTNERSHIPS

October 2016

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Glossary

AREF: Regional Academy for Education and Training

GEP: Grant Evaluation Panel

GoM: Government of Morocco

ICT: Information and Communications Technology

ISIM: Integrated School Improvement Model

MCA-Morocco: Millennium Challenge Account Morocco

MENFP: Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training

MOU: Memorandum of Understanding

SIP: School Improvement Plan

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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Introduction

On November 30th 2015, the Government of Morocco (the “Government” or “GOM”) signed the Employability and Land Compact (“Compact”) with MCC, acting on behalf of the United States Government (“USG”). A Millennium Challenge Account entity, Millennium Challenge Account-Morocco (MCA-Morocco), will implement the Compact program over a five-year period. MCA-Morocco is a legal entity in Morocco and is governed by a public-private Board of Directors.

The goal of the US$450 million Compact is to reduce poverty through economic growth by alleviating two identified binding constraints to economic growth in Morocco: the low quality of human capital and the low productivity of land. The Compact will address these constraints through two projects: the Education and Training for Employability Project and the Land Productivity Project.

As part of the Education and Training for Employability Project, the GOM is openly soliciting partnership proposals that directly complement or contribute to achieving the goals of the Project. The partners will have until January 6, 2017 to submit their proposals for partnerships in the field of education. This call for partnerships aims to select and finance 50% of the cost of partnership projects with private, public, and civil society actors. These partnerships will be fully integrated into the Education and Training for Employability Project and will be implemented in 90-110 secondary schools across three target regions: Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Marrakech-Safi and Fez-Meknes.

I- THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EMPLOYABILITY PROJECT

Project Description

The objective of the Education and Training for Employability Project (“Project”) is to increase the employability and employment rate of Moroccan youth by improving the quality and relevance of, and equitable access to, secondary education and workforce development programs in response to private sector needs. The Project includes two activities to meet these goals: the Secondary Education Activity and the Workforce Development Activity.

Secondary Education Activity

The Secondary Education Activity aims to demonstrate a new, cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable model for public secondary schools (the “Integrated School Improvement Model”, or “ISIM”) for delivering quality and relevant secondary education focused on employability competencies needed for the modern workforce. This model will be implemented in 90-110 secondary schools across three regions, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Marrakech-Safi and Fez-Meknes, over the course of the five-year compact.

In the selected regions, the ISIM activity will facilitate a participatory process through which teachers, parents, students, community partners and regional and school administrators will

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take greater responsibility for identifying local needs specifically related to access, retention, and achievement. Based on their analysis, the school community will create a multi-year School Improvement Plan (“SIP”) with specific outcomes and measurable targets to address the causes of poor performance and to ensure equitable access. The activity will also put in place performance contracts between schools and regional authorities of the Ministry of national education (AREF), to reinforce accountability. Once the School Improvement Plans and Performance Contracts are in place, selected secondary schools will receive a targeted, multi-faceted package of interventions through the ISIM activity to support implementation of the new model in three key areas: (1) effective school leadership and management; (2) pedagogical reform and innovation for student-centered learning; and (3) school infrastructure improvements. These interventions will work synergistically to create an enhanced learning environment for students that better meets their developmental needs and prepares them for tertiary education or for entry into the labor market. Main Components of the “Integrated School Improvement Model”

1- Effective School Leadership and Management: The objective of this component is to promote school autonomy while building leadership capacity to ensure strong performance-based management. Effective school leadership and management should establish a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment to enable all students to achieve their full potential, regardless of gender or socio-economic status. School leadership and autonomy will be achieved through specific interventions in targeted policy reform, support for the provision of an autonomous budget, technical assistance, introduction of new management tools, and provision of training and mentoring for school administrators. School autonomy will also be reinforced through the SIPs. The Ministry of Education (MENFP) and regional authorities will provide schools with an annual budget that will permit them to finance specific items as determined in SIPs. SIPs will include specific and measurable outcomes and targets and will be linked to performance contracts between schools and regional or provincial authorities of the Ministry of Education (AREF). 2- Pedagogical Reform and Innovation for Student-Centered Learning This component will focus on both academic and social learning, primarily the interaction between students and teachers, with a goal of shifting pedagogy toward active, student-centered learning, including the use of technology inside and outside the classroom and the development of soft skills. To achieve this objective, this activity component will design and implement a training program for teachers with the aim of increasing educational innovation, fostering higher interactivity with students, and improving the use of new information and communication technologies. Pedagogical training, including soft skills training, will be provided to teachers of math, science, languages, and information and communications technology (ICT).

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Equipment and resources for pedagogical improvement including technology inside and outside classrooms will also be provided. Finally, through this component, schools will provide students with quality orientation through the exposure to a variety of professions, diversification of teaching methods, and forged linkages between the education system and the professional world.

3- School Infrastructure Improvement Target improvements to school infrastructure aim to bring selected schools to a common minimal standard of infrastructure necessary for a safe, hygienic, and high-functioning learning environment, a key factor in improving performance and retention. Specific renovations for each school will be prioritized according to available budget and the SIP and may include construction of new learning spaces, libraries, multi-media rooms or possible renovation of dormitories. This component also aims to ensure connectivity and internet access to all schools. Social Inclusion and Gender Integration: The Education Project and the ISIM activity will be implemented with a special attention to

gender and social considerations. The activities will be achieved in a manner that promotes

equitable outcomes for all students. Activity interventions will promote social and gender

inclusion through school management, teacher training, infrastructure, extracurricular

activities and other interventions that incorporate gender-responsive approaches and

counteract stereotypes.

Implementation Approach The ISIM will be piloted in an estimated 90-110 secondary schools (collèges and lycèes) across three regions: Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Marrakesh-Safi, and Fez-Meknes. The ISIM will be implemented in two overlapping tranches. The first tranche will include the first targeted region (Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima) in order to refine the model prior to broader implementation in the two other regions. Implementation in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region is expected to start in the fall of 2017. Implementation in the Marrakesh-Safi and Fez-Meknes regions will begin one year later in the fall of 2018. Long-term Vision The Education and Training for Employability Project is embedded into the GOM strategic vision for the reform of education 2015-2030. Depending on the success of the model, feasibility and costs of this large-scale pilot, the model may be partially or completely scaled up nationwide by the Government of Morocco.

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II- THE PARTNERSHIP FUND

1- Introduction and Objectives

The Compact has dedicated a budget of $4.6 million for an Education for Employability

Partnership Fund. The Partnership Fund aims to leverage funds, enhance impact and

sustainability, and introduce innovative approaches to the ISIM activity by capitalizing on the

work of public and private actors and non-governmental organizations that are already

working to improve secondary education in Morocco.

The Partnership Fund is intended to encourage a culture of partnership between the public

sector, private sector and non-profit organizations that share a common goal of improving the

quality of Moroccan education and its relevance to the job market needs. Partnerships forged

as part of the Partnership Fund will receive funding from MCA-Morocco for a limited time, but

ideally, the activities will continue in collaboration with the Ministry of national education

beyond the five-year Compact program.

2- Structure

The Partnership Fund is based on three key principles:

Integration into the ISIM

Partnership activities ultimately selected and sponsored by the Fund are intended to be fully

integrated into the broader Secondary Education Integrated School Improvement Model, and

thus will be implemented across the 90-110 secondary schools to be selected for the ISIM

Activity on the same timeline as the broader interventions planned. (Tangier-Tetouan-Al

Hoceima first, followed by Fez-Meknes and Marrakesh-Safi)

50% Match and Funding Mechanism

The Partnership Fund will target two sets of partners – technical and financial. A technical

partner (“Technical Partner”) is an entity that submits a proposal to implement the specific

activities through a partnership (also referred to as the “Applicant”). Technical Partners will

typically have significant experience/expertise in Morocco implementing programs similar to

the one being proposed. They will be required to generate and contribute at least 50% of the

cost of the partnership project either through a financial or in-kind contribution, which can be

solicited from other financial partners. MCA-Morocco will provide the funds to cover the

remaining 50% of the cost of the project.

In order to help Technical Partners meet their 50% funding requirement, Financial Partners

may choose to contribute directly to a Technical Partner, who in turn will submit their

proposals to the Partnership Fund. Financial Partners can choose to provide the full 50%

contribution needed to match MCA-Morocco’s contribution, or can contribute a smaller

percentage if the technical partner has additional sources of funding to meet the 50%

requirement. Financial Partners will not be involved in the day-to-day implementation of the

activity they support, but will be invited to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between

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MCC, MCA-Morocco, the Government of Morocco Ministry of Education and the Technical

Partner outlining the objectives and shared goals of the activity. This partnership model aims

to harness and strengthen the impact of technical and financial partners who are working to

reach the same goals of promoting quality education in Morocco. The model also aims to

promote sustainability of the selected Partnership activities by forging a strong collaboration

between technical and financial partners and with the GOM beyond the scope of the Compact.

Cash and in-kind contributions can be counted toward the 50% requirement, and Applicants

should make every effort to provide a reasonable valuation of the in-kind contributions they

propose counting toward the 50% contribution. MCA-Morocco will be responsible for

assessing the valuation of proposed in-kind contributions, which could include any of the

allowable cost categories noted in the sections below.

Capacity and Scale

Partners are required to demonstrate their ability to implement their proposed project in at

least one full ISIM activity region (~30 schools), and preference will be given to partners that

have the capacity to work in all three selected regions (~90-110 schools). Partners are also

highly encouraged to collaborate with local actors and set partnerships at the local/regional

levels in the implementation of their proposed projects.

3- Focus Themes

Six focus themes for the Partnership Fund were selected based on their complementarity to

the goals of the larger ISIM activity. Proposals in related to any of these themes will be

encouraged, though proposals not directly related to these themes may also be considered if

they present innovative ideas that are well-aligned with the goals of the ISIM activity.

The six focus themes are:

1. Promoting Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics):

In classrooms, such as modules, gender responsive pedagogy

Outside classrooms such as programs that challenge narrow gender expectations (e.g. leadership clubs, STEM camps and competitions)

2. Information and Communication Technology

Connectivity including internet access

Content such as videos, pedagogical content for science, math, and languages

Basic pedagogical ICT training for teachers and students

Equipment such as computers, tablets, etc.

3. Extra-curricular Activities

Organization of extra-curricular activities, including tutoring and the creation of student clubs that promote, for example, entrepreneurship, soft-skills, gender equality, civic engagement, etc.

4. School Libraries and Multipurpose Rooms

Innovative use of school libraries;

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Equipment and management of multipurpose spaces, etc.

5. Language Reinforcement

Interventions that aim to increase the quality of language learning through extracurricular activities, tutoring, specific linguistic modules, training for teachers, etc.

6. Career Counseling and Exposure

Promotion of professional and career orientation (e.g. job fairs)

Exposure of students of secondary schools to the professional and business world (internships, conferences, coaching, meetings, visits)

Promotion of programs that inspire students to reach educational goals associated with career paths

4- Eligibility

These guidelines set out the rules for the application, selection and implementation of the

actions to be financed by MCA-Morocco under the Partnership Fund.

Eligible Applicants

Any private, for- profit or not-for-profit organization, or public sector, entity that:

Has the technical capacity and experience to implement the proposed activity, as

evidenced in the Partnership Proposal Application Form

Has secured a 50% financial contribution (cash or in-kind) from independent resources

(their own or a financial partner), as evidenced in Section 5 of the Application Form -

(Financial Summary Statement, Partnership Statement if relevant)

Completes in full the Eligibility Statement as required in Section 5: Supporting

Documentation, of the Partnership Proposal Application Form, and cooperates with

MCA-Morocco to provide any further information as requested

Has an authorized bank account in Morocco

In the case of foreign-based Applicants, collaborative partnerships with Moroccan

entities are strongly encouraged

In the case of consortiums, Applicants should clearly identify the entity, which will

function as lead partner for the purposes of the Grant Agreement and compliance with

all requirements. In addition, consortiums must ensure that the Partnership Statement

requested as part of the Supplemental Information section of the Application is

completed in full and signed by each participant

Ineligible Applicants

Individuals

Unregistered groups (unless teamed up with a registered organization)

Political parties, groups or institutions, or their subsidiaries and affiliates

Organizations that advocate, promote or espouse anti-democratic policies or illegal

activities

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Any person or entity that has been blacklisted in participation in procurements funded

with World Bank assistance, debarred, or suspended from participation in

procurements funded by the US Federal Government or otherwise prohibited by

applicable US law or Executive Order or US policies, including under any then-existing

anti-terrorist policies. Without limiting the foregoing, this would remove from

eligibility any entity from a country or from a firm that is organized in or has its principal

place of business in or a significant portion of its operations in any country that is

subject to sanction or restriction by US law or policy (an “Ineligible Country”). At the

time of publication of this Manual, this list included Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan

and Syria. (Refer to the MCC website, www.mcc.gov, for further information in this

regard.)

Eligible Activities

Duration

The maximum duration for Grants awarded under the Partnership Fund will be 5 years.

All Activities related to grants awarded through the Partnership Fund will have to be

completed by the Compact end date.

Activities

To be eligible for a Grant, the proposed activity must address one of the objectives of

the Fund. Only activities within the six focus themes or otherwise closely related to

the activities envisioned by the ISIM activity will be eligible for funding.

The activities proposed must be economically viable in the sense that the projected

benefits must exceed the projected costs of the activity. Simple quantitative analysis

of costs (as provided in the Budget) and benefits (as requested under Section 3 of the

Full Partnership Proposal Application Form) is a required element of the application

process.

An Applicant may submit more than one application per Call for Partnership Proposals,

and an Applicant may be awarded more than one Grant under the Partnership Fund.

However, Applicants will have to clearly demonstrate their capacity to be able to

undertake more than one Activity simultaneously.

Ineligible Activities

The following activities will NOT be eligible for grants through the Partnership Fund:

Activities that are inconsistent with international standards of human rights, in conformity with the national constants of the Kingdom of Morocco as defined by its constitution;

Activities likely to cause a significant social, environmental, health or safety hazard, as defined by the MCC Environmental Guidelines, www.mcc.gov;

Any individual sponsorships for participation in workshops, seminars, conferences or congresses; (outside the scope of the program beneficiaries)

Any individual scholarships for studies or training courses; (outside the scope of the program beneficiaries)

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Any other Activities that would violate the restriction on the use of MCA-Morocco funding set forth in Section 2.7 of the Compact (text included below).

Section 2.7 Limitations on the Use of MCC Funding. The Government will ensure that MCC Funding is not used for any purpose that would violate United States law or policy, as specified in this Compact or as further notified to the Government in writing, including but not limited to the following purposes:

(a) for assistance to, or training of, the military, police, militia, national guard or other quasi-military organization or unit;

(b) for any activity that is likely to cause a substantial loss of United States jobs or a substantial displacement of United States production;

(c) to undertake, fund or otherwise support any activity that is likely to cause a significant environmental, health, or safety hazard, as further described in MCC’s Environmental Guidelines and any guidance documents issued in connection with such guidelines (collectively, the “MCC Environmental Guidelines”); or

(d) to pay for the performance of abortions as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions, to pay for the performance of involuntary sterilizations as a method of family planning or to coerce or provide any financial incentive to any person to undergo sterilizations or to pay for any biomedical research which relates, in whole or in part, to methods of, or the performance of, abortions or involuntary sterilization as a means of family planning.

Eligible Costs

As part of the Partnership Proposal Application Form, applicants must provide a cost estimate

that details the total anticipated cost of their proposed activity. These costs must be based on

itemized real costs; lump sum amounts will not be accepted, except in the case of Allowable

Indirect Costs. It should be noted that recommendations to award Grants will be subject to

the condition that the “price reasonableness/checking process” preceding the signing of the

Grant Agreement does not reveal any problems requiring changes to the budget. This may

delay the process or even lead to the MCA-Morocco imposing reductions on the budget. It is

therefore vitally important that the Applicant provides a realistic and cost-effective budget

following the budget format provided in the Partnership Proposal Application Form. Only the

Allowable Costs detailed below can be taken into account for Grants under the Partnership

Fund.

Allowable Costs:

Professional materials, non-periodical publications, and data

Labor of project staff as per an approved work plan

Transportation and per diem costs as necessary

Communication costs, including internet use, related to the proposed Activity

Printing, publication and dissemination costs

Indirect costs, including rental of office space, office supplies and other specifically-

defined administrative costs

Non-Allowable Costs:

Creation of Endowments

Bad debts of Applicants

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Fines imposed on Applicants

Penalties imposed on Applicants

Ceremonies, parties, celebrations or “representation” expenses (outside the scope of

the program beneficiaries)

Purchases of goods or services that have their origin in countries that may be identified

by the US Government consolidated list of debarred, suspended or ineligible

contractors

Profit, i.e. Partnership Fund grants may not be used to generate profit for the Applicant

Labor costs for state-funded employees

Any expenses related to goods or activities that are illegal under Moroccan or US law

Any purchases or activities not necessary for accomplishing the Grant purpose as

determined by MCA-Morocco.

Any item already funded through a separate mechanism

III- THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Form

The below application form will be posted on:

www.mca-maroc.ma/appel-partenariat

Evaluation and Selection Process

Following the launch of this Call for Partnership Proposals, Applicants will submit a Partnership

Proposal Application Form. Then, a Grant Evaluation Panel (GEP) – a technical evaluation panel

consisting of qualified members representing the GOM, MCA-Morocco, and external experts-

will convene to evaluate applications according to pre-determined criteria, and will create a

shortlist of promising applications.

Please be aware that MCA-Morocco may conduct additional calls for applications at a later

date, depending upon the availability of funds and MCA-Morocco’s discretion.

Phase 1: Short list

Shortlisted applicants will be notified of their status, and may be asked to make revisions or

additions to their proposals as requested by the GEP.

Phase 2: Selection

Shortlisted applicants will then re-submit revised proposals to the GEP for a final award

decision. The GEP will review updated proposals and select the grant recipients.

Phase3: Portfolio Evaluation

As a final phase in the selection process, the GEP will conduct a portfolio-wide review of the

highest-ranking proposals. The GEP will take into consideration the geographical and thematic

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breadth of the highest-ranking proposals to inform its final decision. This phase will ensure a

balanced coverage of the targeted themes and regions.

Phase 4: Convention and MOU

MCA-Morocco will then work with selected Applicants to draft Grant Agreements, which will

be signed by both parties. In addition, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) may be signed

amongst all parties (MCA-Morocco, Technical Partner, Financial Partners, and the MENFP) to

ensure alignment and coordination of objectives.

An initial screening of all Applications received will be conducted by MCA-Morocco based on the below

criteria.

1 Does the Applicant Meet the Basic Eligibility Requirements as set forth in Section 3 of this document of the Call for Partnership Proposals? (Eligible Entities and Eligible Costs)

2 Does the proposed Activity integrate well into the ISIM activity and larger goals of the Employability project?

3 Does the Applicant demonstrate capacity to implement their proposed project in at least one of three selected regions?

4 Does the Applicant demonstrate their capacity, either independently or through a Financial Partner, to contribute 50% of the costs of the proposed Activity?

5 Does the proposed Activity fit into one of the six Focus Themes or a related innovative theme?

Call for Partnerships

Application

Evaluation

Selection of a shortlist

Finalization application

Grant Agreement &

MOU

Selection

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6 If there is an environmental impact associated with the proposed activity, does the Applicant propose well thought out, appropriate mitigation measures?

All Applications that pass the Basic Screening will be submitted to the GEP. The GEP will then

evaluate them based on the below categories.

Category Question Weight

Technical Approach

How well does the proposed Activity integrate into the ISIM sub-Activity?

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How well does the proposed Activity respond to the stated goal of the Compact, the ISIM sub-Activity, and more specifically the objective of the Partnership Fund?

Methodology How coherent is the overall design of the Activity?

Impact Have needs of target beneficiaries been clearly identified, and does the proposal address them appropriately?

Is the analysis of costs and benefits reasonable, and how well does it indicate sustainability beyond the Compact?

How strong is the potential impact on quality, retention, access to secondary school

Partnerships How well integrated is the approach into the local context? If working with local partners is proposed, are they already identified and have they demonstrated commitment to participate?

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IF RELEVANT: How well thought out are arrangements with Financial Partners?

Gender and Social Inclusion

How well does the proposed Activity incorporate social and gender considerations? Is the proposed methodology appropriate to promote the full participation of girls and boys and socially disadvantaged populations and achieve the expected social and gender outcomes?

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Learning Potential

Will the proposed Activity result in valuable learning potential for expansion/future GoM initiatives in secondary education?

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Does the proposed Activity use innovative/creative approaches to maximize impact?

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Sustainability

Are the expected results institutionally and financially sustainable?

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How much potential to scale does the Activity show? Does this seem viable/well thought out?

Relevant Experience

Does the Applicant demonstrate success designing and implementing other similar programs in Morocco or similar context? How well qualified are the proposed key staff?

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Calendar

The below timeline is intended to provide a general sense of the Partnership selection process.

All changes to this timeline will be clearly announced on our websites.

Date Step 9 November 2016 Call for Partnership Proposals (CPP) launched

28-30 November 2016 Launch Events held in Rabat/Casa, Marrakech, Fes, Tangier

6 January 2016 CPP Application Forms Due

January, February 2017 GEP convenes

Late February 2017 GEP selects shortlist

March 2017 MCA-Morocco works with shortlisted Applicants to

refine/complete applications

Early April (exact date TBD) Shortlisted Applicants submit final applications

Mid-April GEP re-convenes to select final Grant recipients

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Partnership Proposal Application Form

This Proposal Application Form must be completed in full. Failure to do so will result in the Application

not being considered. The maximum length of each section must be adhered to.

Section 1: Applicant Information

Proposed Partnership Activity Title: _____________________________________________

Proposed Regions to Work in (Please check all regions that apply)

□ Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

□ Fes

□ Marrakech

Total Cost of Activity (USD/DH): _________________________________________

Amount requested from MCA-Morocco (USD/DH): _________________________________________

Full Legal Name of Organization: _____________________________________________

Type of Organization and Registration No.: _____________________________________________

Point of Contact Name and Position: _____________________________________________

Tel: _____________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________

Postal Address: _____________________________________________

Collaborative Partners/Other Organizations: _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT*_________________________________________

DATE: _________________________________

*By signing this Application Form, you certify that the content contained herein is a true reflection of the facts.

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Section 2: Description of the Proposed Activity 2.1 Abstract/Summary of Proposed Activity.

Max 10 lines. Please include (i) the objective of the Activity; (ii) the specific focus theme of the

Partnership Fund your project will address (or a description of a related innovative theme); and (iii) a

description of project beneficiaries.

2.2 Description of Activities and Methodology

Max 5 pages. Please provide a detailed description of the activities you intend to carry out as a

Partnership Fund grant recipient. This section should include a description of how the activity aligns

with the goals and objectives of the Compact and in particular the ISIM activity, your proposed

methodology, as well as a description of the proposed timing and regional presence. Also, include in

this section a description of any elements of your proposed approach that are particularly innovative.

2.3 Description of Beneficiaries and Anticipated Results

Max 1 page. Please explain in as much detail as possible the target beneficiary population of your

proposed activity, and the specific expected results, including a program logic, and outputs,

outcomes, and impacts (quality, retention, access, etc.) Please quantify potential benefits to the

extent possible.

2.4 Collaboration and Partnerships

Max 2 pages. Please complete the following table for every partner anticipated to play a role in the

proposed Activity other than MCA-Morocco. Please also provide the CV for any principal actors in

partner organizations, as relevant.

Description of Additional Partners

Full Legal Name (Business Name)

Nationality

Legal Status

Official Address

Contact Person

Tel.

Email.

Anticipated Role and Involvement in Preparing and Implementing the proposed Activity

Experience with Similar Activities

History of Cooperation with the Applicant

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2.5 Work Plan

Please provide a notional work plan for the proposed Activity, following the below format, with

Month 1 kicking off following the signing of a Grant Agreement (expected Summer 2017). Greater

specificity should be provided for the first year of the Activity, and the timeline should cover planned

work streams at least until year three.

Timeframe Description of Work stream Result/Deliverable

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3…

…Etc. until Month 12

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4 (optional)

YEAR 5 (optional)

Post-Compact (optional)

2.6 Gender and Social Inclusion

Max 1 page. Please describe (1) key social and gender considerations relevant to your project

proposal, (2) how your design and implementation methodology will address these issues and

promote equitable access to male and female beneficiaries and socially disadvantaged groups, and

(3) anticipated gender and social inclusion outcome indicators.

2.7 Environmental Protection

Max 1 page. Proposed activities that involve any minor construction may include an environmental

impact. As relevant, please describe expected environmental impacts, and detailed mitigation

measures if needed.

2.8 Sustainability

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Max 1 page. Please describe in detail how the proposed methodology for the Activity and financing

arrangements will be sustainable beyond the life of the MCA Compact. This section should also

include a description of the potential to scale the activity beyond the three regions the Compact will

work in.

Section 3: Budget and Analysis of Costs and Benefits Please prepare a comprehensive budget detailing your contributions to the Activity, and requested

contributions from MCA-Morocco. The budget should be submitted as an Excel file attachment to

this application. A sample format is below, though each Activity may alter this format to suit the

particular case of a proposed Activity. Applicants working with another Financial Partner to meet the

50% contribution requirement should note which particular expenses would be covered by that

Partner clearly in the budget.

Responsible Party Item Unit Cost (if item is

in-kind, please make realistic estimate of cost)

# of Units Total Cost

Applicant Materials…

Applicant

Labor Costs… etc.

Sub-Total (Applicant

Contributions)

MCA-Morocco Equipment…

MCA-Morocco Transport… etc.

Sub-Total (MCA

Contributions)

TOTAL ACTIVITY BUDGET

A simple written analysis demonstrating that the benefits of the proposed Activity outweigh the

costs, with as much quantitative data as possible, is also requested.

Section 4 : Prior Relevant Experience Max 3 pages. Please provide a brief overview of the principal applicant’s structure, objectives and

experience. In addition, please provide information on your past, current and planned geographic

coverage in Morocco.

Please also list a minimum of three (3) previous similar work undertaken in the last five (5) years,

including the following information:

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Title of the Activity

Objective of the Activity

Main results of the Activity

Role of your Organization (if not the lead organization, what was your role?)

Team leader of your organization for this Activity

Cost and source of funding for the Activity (to the extent available).

Section 5: Supporting Documentation For an application to be considered complete, each Applicant must submit the following documents

in addition to the above application:

An Eligibility Statement presented on your organization’s letterhead and signed by the head

of the organization that confirms the following:

o That the organization is eligible legally constituted, and with legal status and

meetings, the criteria for eligibility noted in Annex 1.

o That the organization has received a copy of the Call for Partnership Proposals

document to which this Application is attached, and that the Applicant’s

management has read and understood its contents;

o That the organization confirms at the time of the Application, no condition exists

within the organization or with respect to the organization’s management, that

renders the organization ineligible for a Grant that is directly or indirectly funded by

either MCA-Morocco or the Government of the United States.

Curriculum Vitae of key staff to be involved in the proposed Activity (and indication of how

they pertain to the Activity)

Financial Summary Statements of your organization in last three years. In addition, a

response to the following: When was your organization’s last audit? And who conducted it?

For Applicants collaborating with a separate Financial Partner:

A Partnership Statement signed by the head of the Applicant organization and the head of

the Financial Partner organization confirming that:

o The Financial Partner management has read and fully understands the contents of

this Call for Partnership Proposals document.

o The Financial Partner has carefully read the entire Application and is in agreement

with all statements made, and believes them to be realistic.

o The Financial Partner commits to provide the funding noted in the Budget annex, on

the timeline presented

o The Financial Partner is ready and willing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding

to this effect upon selection of the Activity.

The proposals should be submitted online in English or French on: www.mca-

maroc.ma/appel-partenariat