UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action MDTF)

Decision Making Process

Participating UN Organizations of the UN Action MDTF will submit proposals for the UN Action Secretariat for consideration by the Resource Management Committee (RMC). The RMC will:

• Evaluate proposals, taking into consideration available resources and the degree to which a proposal conforms to the UN Action Strategic Framework and the Selection Criteria;
• Ensure that UN Action MDTF financed projects are informed by decisions of the Steering Committee and UN Action Focal Points;
• Ensure appropriate consultative processes take place with key stakeholders to avoid duplication between the projects of UN Action entities, the UN Action MDTF, and other UN funding mechanisms;
• Periodically review the RMC’s Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure and submit any necessary revisions to the UN Action Secretariat. Any revisions must then be approved by the UN Action Focal Points and endorsed by the Steering Committee;
• Periodically evaluate the cost effectiveness of the UN Action MDTF;
• Lead and direct the resource mobilization for the UN Action MDTF.

The operating procedures of the RMC are set forth in its Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Proposals for the UN Action MDTF will be considered based on the following:

1. The extent to which the goals and objectives of the proposal conform to the UN Action Strategic Framework, including the six guiding principles and three pillars of activity;
2. The overall quality of the proposal;
3. Institutional capacity of the organization(s) to implement the project;
4. The extent to which the proposal fosters joint working (or programming) by a number of UN entities;
5. Potential for sustainability;
6. Commitment and plan for monitoring the activity;
7. Minimum budget of U.S. $50,000;
8. Clear description of budget requirements and link to achieving results;
9. Implementation period of no more than two years.

The UN Action MDTF, in accordance with its Terms of Reference is intended to facilitate and streamline the provision of donor resources to UN Action activities.