2019 Call for Expression of Interest

14 Nov 2018

Objective

The UNHCR policy on selection and retention of partners is to ensure that UNHCR will partner with the most suitable organization in a given operation for the implementation of projects, in order to provide quality protection and assistance to refugees and other persons of concern. As partners bring distinctive attributes and UNHCR operates in varying and challenging environments, it is necessary to identify the “best-fit” partner.

Submission of Concept Note

Interested existing or prospective partners may submit a Concept Note in response to the Call for Expression of Interest. The Concept Note is to be submitted in line with the provided format.

The Concept Note is primarily for an agency to express its unique advantage and added value for the Project objectives. The Concept Note is intended to allow the agency to:

  • Articulate its objectives in undertaking the Project;
  • Briefly describe the implementation approach for realizing the desired outcome of the Project;
  • Demonstrate the unique advantage it brings to the partnership for realizing the desired outcome of the Project; and
  • Demonstrate its complementariness to UNHCR’s capacities and resources for the Project.

Therefore, the Concept Note should not be a fully developed project proposal and should be concise, contain clear information and not exceed five pages.

Once selected, the agency will participate in the design and detailed budgeting of the Project and concluding Project Partnership Agreement.

How to apply

The Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) is open to all existing and/or new prospective partners who wish to participate in UNHCR’s operations in 2019 and participate in achieving common goals and objectives. Based on concept notes received, UNHCR will select the best-fit partner for the relevant sector(s) and area(s). Applicants are encouraged, where appropriate, to submit cover letter and concept notes with a country-wide geographical focus, partner capacity allowing.

All submissions and annexes should be submitted in English through the UN Partner Portal: https://www.unpartnerportal.org. Please note that the system allows you to upload only one file. For submissions with several documents, place all documents in a folder, zip the folder and upload the zipped file. If applicants are not able to complete the Portal registration process by the submission deadline, then submissions may be received via [email protected].

Documents required for submission can be found on the following link:

https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/details/66812 or through the UN Partner Portal: https://www.unpartnerportal.org

The closing date for this call is 30 November 2018. Late submissions will not be accepted for review.