Description of Proposed Foundation

Attachment A Description of Proposed Foundation PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION The Foundation’s aim will be to lay down the foundations for ensuring long-term peace and prosperity in the Kirkuk Province. Its objective will be to facilitate inter-communal relations between the various groups living in Kirkuk Province, support community development, and promote reconciliation to reduce the likelihood of civil conflict. Through the management of the Foundation’s fund local community and political leaders will work together to develop a vision for the future of the Province, and will assure the environment to enable such a vision to come to fruition. The Foundation will develop the capacity, ensure the conditions and identify the mechanisms to enable Kirkukis to resolve their differences through dialogue and to work together for the common good. OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION • To develop the necessary conditions for community development and re- integration City planning to cope with increased pressure on infrastructure and public services; participatory needs assessments; grants to housing bank; training schemes • To develop an enabling environment for economic development Micro finance schemes; development of business services • To strengthen the professionalism of the security services Community policing training; human rights training; setting up of committees of concerned citizens • To promote reconciliation, equality, and rights Understanding of what justice means to different communities; shrines and monuments to commemorate the past; anti-discrimination strategies; development of alternative dispute resolutions; promotion and protection of different cultures, identity and language • To develop civil society capacity to serve as “shock absorbers” Capacity building of NGOs; promotion of multi-ethnic associations; development of action-oriented research capacity; development of partnerships between Kirkuk institutes and regional and international ones; strengthening of the professionalism and independence of the media MECHANISMS AND INSTRUMENTS 1. In order to achieve its objectives, the Foundation will use a number of mechanisms and instruments: Grants • Block grants • Small grants • Capacity building grants • Research grants Services • Training • Technical assistance • Partnerships 2. 3. The Foundation will develop a close working relationship with local ministry departments, which are responsible for public service delivery; the Kirkuk Provincial Council and local councils which set priorities for the Province, listen to the needs of citizens and monitor the performance of the departments. The Foundation will help to ensure that activity in the Province benefits all communities; that all communities are contributing to the development of the Province; and that all communities are represented in the decision making and governing of the Province at all levels. PROPOSED MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION Board of Directors The Board of Directors will be responsible for raising funds for the Foundation and for providing international high level support for its aims. Steering Committee 1. A Steering Committee (SC) for the Fund will be set up. The SC will consist of the political and community leadership of the Province. The SC will select a Chair that will rotate every four months. 2. The SC will be responsible for setting priorities, approving Fund dispersal, and monitoring Fund activity. 3. The SC will be responsible for developing a vision for a prosperous and peaceful Province, in which all citizens of Kirkuk have equal rights and equal opportunities and in which the rule of law prevails. The SC will develop a “Kirkuk Charter” which sets out principles for power sharing, a vision for the Province’s development, and a code of conduct. 4. The SC will report to the Board of Directors on a regular basis. Project Management Unit 1. A Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established to provide on the ground management of the activities supported through the Foundation. The PMU should be managed by an international company with experience of fund management, conflict prevention, and expert backstopping capacity. It is envisaged that the PMU Director and the PMU Project Manager will be international staff. 2. The PMU will report monthly to the Steering Committee. The PMU Director will serve as the secretariat to the Steering Committee.