UN-Habitat Call for Expression of Interest in Burkina Faso
Deadline: 13-May-22
The Call for Expression of Interest is now open to solicit interest from existing or prospective Implementing Partners that wish to participate in UN-Habitat operation and contribute complementary resources to achieve common objectives.
This project aims to increase the opportunities for young people to be key actors for the prevention of land conflicts and for peace building; the activities in the project will enable them to play a more active role in the bodies and structures for the prevention and management of land conflicts while improving their sustainable and legal access to spaces for income generation, including agro-sylvo-pastoral production, exploitation and various transformations linked to natural resources in rural and peri-urban areas.
Purpose of CFP: Recruitment of an Implementing Partner (Civil Society Organization and/or Non-Governmental Organization) for the implementation of activities in the Hauts Bassins and Boucle du Mouhoun regions
Objectives
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the reduction of conflict risks through the promotion of inclusive and participatory processes, responsible and sustainable land governance and the increase of community resilience to environmental challenges and large-scale land transactions. Specifically, the project will:
Analyze conflict dynamics, stakeholders and socio-economic and structural challenges and build capacity of structures/mechanisms for conflict prevention and management in a more inclusive manner for young people (women and men).
Develop training opportunities, employment and economic activities for young people through transformative and innovative projects in an area undergoing urbanization and subject to climatic and environmental challenges.
Strengthen the capacities of local actors, including young people, on the inclusive and participatory approach, the texts on land tenure and territorial planning.
Funding Information
Maximum proposed value in US$: 165.000 USD.
Estimated duration of project in calendar months: 12 – 15 months (until July 2023).
Activities
Activities on mobilization and engagement with youth and local key actors
Advocacy activities
Capacity building activities
Activities around the creation of innovative catalytic projects
Activities for fostering peace and social cohesion
Eligibility Criteria
Legal Status
Certificate of registration/incorporation i.e.
Proof of registration in Country of Origin.
Proof of registration of Country of operation.
Proof of country operational presence.
Organization profile and details
Clear organization profile and structure of the organization indicating:
Organization’s vision, mission and objectives
Management structure
Members of the Governing Board and their Designations duly certified by the Corporate Secretary, or its equivalent document
Proof of membership to professional associations if any.
Financial Capacity
Audited company financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) and auditors report for the last two years
Exclusive bank account
Is the organization willing and able to have a separate bank account for the funds provided by UN-Habitat?
Integrity and Governance
The organization should complete and submit a signed Partner Declaration Form.
Provide the profiles of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Head of the Organization and Chief of Finance.
For more information, visit https://unhabitat.org/calls/implementing-partner-civil-society-organisation-andor-non-governmental-organisation-for-the