Elsie Initiative Fund Key Documents


Elsie Initiative Fund Key Documents LanguageDate
EIF – Terms of Reference (TOR) – Extended
The TOR established the EIF as a Multi Partner Trust Fund; 14 March 2019 – 31 December 2028, renewable.
EnglishFrançaisEspañol1 November 2024
EIF Standard Administrative Agreement (SAA)
Legal agreement between EIF Donors and the Administrative Agent – United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Multi-partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO).
EnglishTemplate
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Legal agreement signed between the Recipient National Government and the MPTFO.
EnglishTemplate
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Legal agreement signed between a United Nations National Participating Organisation and the MPTFO.
EnglishTemplate
EIF Operations Manual Version 1.0
Describes the governance structure and the operating principles, guidelines, and procedures for the day-to-day operations of the EIF.
English21 October 2022
EIF Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 1.0
Describes how the EIF will measure, monitor and evaluate progress by the EIF and Fund recipients, to track the overall advancement of the EIF and how it contributes to wider efforts made by the United Nations and the Elsie Initiative.
English21 October 2022
EIF Formative Evaluation Terms of Reference (TOR)
TOR for the independent formative evaluation of the Elsie Initiative Fund to assess the effectiveness of the Fund’s operationalisation, as required by the Fund’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
EnglishMay 2024
Independent Evaluation of the EIF
Independent Evaluation of the EIF,  commissioned by UN Women and conducted by GAIC – Gender Associations International Consulting GmbH. This independent evaluation assessed the effectiveness of the Fund’s operationalisation from inception until December 2023.
Evaluation – English
Presentation – English
October 2024
EIF Communications and Outreach Strategy 2023
The Strategy aims to enhance the visibility of the EIF’s work and ensure consistency and coherence of communications materials. It supports the EIF in reaching its strategic objectives.
EnglishFebruary 2023
EIF Communications, Advocacy, and Visibility Guidelines
The guidelines are designed to provide a framework and strategic direction for communications activities.
EnglishFrançaisMay 2024
EIF Offer for Donors 2-page flier
A concise two-page overview, summarising the EIF’s purpose, approach, and impact, designed to inform and attract donor support.
EnglishFrançaisApril 2025
About the EIF 2-page flier
A concise two-page overview, summarising the EIF’s funding modalities, eligibility criteria, and application process for T/PCCs and UN organisations.
EnglishFrançaisMay 2021