Our client, Legal Aid Council (the Council), a Federal Government parastatal providing free legal assistance and enhancing access to justice through the Japanese Social Development Fund (JSDF) administered by the World Bank, requests civil access to justice proposals from justice sector stakeholders preferably registered and (or) incorporated development groups, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Kaduna State.
The council is seeking collaborations in Kaduna state to deliver a 3 year project on civil access to justice specifically to enhance Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) through mediation and public awareness programmes to the poor and the vulnerable in Kaduna state.
Proposals should centre around the following areas:
- Advocacy
- Sensitization/Awareness
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Human Rights Training/Capacity Building
Interested Organizations should in addition to the proposal submit their profile, audited account covering 2008, 2009 and 2010 together with copy of registration or incorporation certificates, areas of coverage/spread in Kaduna state and staff strength.
Successful applicants would be awarded grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000for the 3 years project.
Application Procedure:
Please download the application packs which include an Application Form and. Guidelines at www.entcommltd.com/SGF or pick up the paper copies at:
1. Project Implementation Unit (PIU), NNIL Commercial Co. Ltd. 4, Muhammadu Buhari Way, 6th Floor, Kaduna .
Or
2. Legal Aid Office, Federal Secretariat Complex, 3rd Floor, Kawo, Kaduna.
Please submit your proposal on or before 22nd February 2012 by email to SGF@entcommltd.com by post or by hand in a sealed Envelope to the PIU on the 6th Floor at NNIL Commercial Co. Ltd, 4 Muhammadu Buhari Way, Kaduna or Legal Office 3rd Floor Federal Secretariat Complex, Kawo, Kaduna clearly marked SGF.
The list of shortlisted Organizations will be published and contacted.
