Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme in Namibia

Deadline: 8-Oct-21

The UN-Habitat has launched its Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP) to address the challenge of slums in the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Countries.

The PSUP is funded by the European Commission (EC) and slum upgrading projects are implemented trough the PSUP and with co-financing contributions from the ACP partner governments.

The PSUP implements strategies, policies and projects to address the widespread and chronic urban poverty in slums and informal settlements, in contribution to the Sustainable Development Goal 11 for Cities, Target 1 “By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums”.

Objectives

The PSUP has two specific objectives:
- Strengthen global partnerships and policy dialogue for participatory slum upgrading and prevention in all ACP countries
- Improve knowledge and capacities of ACP stakeholders for participatory slum upgrading and prevention and slum dwellers living conditions
Its primary focus is to integrate slums communities into the urban fabric by addressing tenure security, increasing access to land and basic services, improving infrastructure and mobility and strengthening economic links.

Purpose

The purpose of the Call for Proposals is to solicit proposals from interested Academia and research groups to support the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme in Namibia in contribution to the Sustainable Development Goal 11 for Cities, Target 1 “By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums”.
Applicant organizations should wish to participate in UN-Habitat operation and be able to contribute complementary resources (human resources, knowledge, funds, in-kind contributions, supplies and/or equipment) to achieving the common objectives of the project and subsequently agreed in an Agreement of Cooperation.
This call for proposals is addressing organizations that are specialized in participatory data collection in informal settlements, as well as in formulating strategies for slum upgrading and urban integration at local and national level.

Funding Information

Size of Grant: Up to 60.000 USD

Activities

The implementing partner will be undertaking the following main activities (but not limited to):

Strengthen global partnerships and policy dialogue for participatory slum upgrading and prevention
Improved knowledge and capacities of ACP stakeholders for participatory slum upgrading and prevention and slum dwellers living conditions

What are they looking for?

In this call for proposals, UN-Habitat is looking for an implementing partner from academia that can manage and deliver urban diagnostics, slum upgrading and financing strategies in Namibia.
They are looking for a partner experienced in community mobilization and participation, data collection, neighbourhood planning, participatory methods and formulation of slum/ informal settlement upgrading strategies at local and national level.
Interested applicants should present their portfolio and experience in the above areas. The grant provided will be up to 60.000 USD including operational and administrative cost.

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