How the program works.
We are looking for all types of groups who have big ideas for using open contracting to improve the quality of public goods, works, or services. Teams will be selected through a competitive process, and the program itself has two parts.
Part 1: Building Foundations
Oct 2019 to Jan 2020, 3 months
Five teams learn how to identify strategic entry points, engage stakeholders, apply contracting practices to become more effective, and build robust reform strategies for implementation and monitoring impact.
Part 2: Guiding Implementation
Feb to Dec 2020, 11 months
Three teams are chosen to receive hands-on, custom support as they build, test and embed best contracting practices in their contexts. The other two teams will continue to receive OCP support in implementing their projects.
One-on-one support will be delivered in Spanish, French and English. Group learning, seminars and some expert advisory will be delivered in English only. Participating teams should have a working level English proficiency to benefit from all of Lift’s offerings.
What to expect.
Applications open
Informational Webinars
Applications Close
Interviews (2 rounds)
Selected teams for Building Foundations announced
Building Foundations Bootcamp
Week of October 21 or 28, location TBD
Building Foundations completion event
Selected teams for Guiding Implementation announced
Guiding Implementation Begins
Beyond Lift workshop
Location TBD
Your commitment
Teams should be prepared to commit to:
In the application process
- Completing a short application questionnaire for us to learn more about your reform project, team and context.
- Up to 2 rounds of interviews in August and September 2019, including a short technical exercise.
- A round of reference checks.
We will offer your help to put your best application together. Find out more under Apply.
During the program
- A 4-day bootcamp to kick off the program; must be available during the week of October 21 or 28, 2019.
- Regular check-in calls with program advisors about every 2 weeks, as well as group seminars on new approaches and 3 in-person workshops throughout the entire program (Part 1 and 2).
- An estimated 1 day/week of work on your project outside of these engagements, where you’ll be applying feedback or new practices to your work.