Request for Proposals for Study on Vulnerability to Trafficking in Persons and Child Marriage in Bangladesh RFP No.: 030 Winrock International (Winrock) has been implementing the Fighting Slavery and Trafficking in Persons (FSTIP) Project in Bangladesh since July 2021. FSTIP is funded by the United States Agency for International Development. FSTIP is a five-year project which works in 25 districts in Bangladesh to reduce vulnerability to trafficking in persons and child marriage by: Prosecution: Enhancing the systems, capacity, and sustainability of justice sectors and institutions Prevention: Enhancing public awareness of human trafficking and child marriage and their dangers, and preventing human rights violations Protection: Improving and expanding the identification and assistance to trafficked persons The purpose of this request for proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from firms or independent consultant teams that are interested in conducting a mid-term assessment for the FSTIP project. The objective of this mid-term study is to assess progress towards key project outcomes and impact indicators to understand the project’s progress towards the project goals, which is to reduce vulnerability to trafficking in persons and child marriage. This baseline study will be a follow up to the FSTIP project baseline study conducted in 2021. Proposals must be received by no later than October 10, 2023. Applications should be submitted to USAID FSTIP Project, Winrock International, by email at [email protected] with the subject line “FSTIP mid-term assessment RFP Response.” Winrock is committed to selecting a proposal that will meet the highest possible quality standards of evaluation and reporting. Issuance of this Request for Proposal (RFP) in no way constitutes a commitment by Winrock to execute any agreement or to pay any costs incurred by firms that respond to this RFP. Please see the mid-term assessment RFP and baseline assessment report for more detailed information. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization