Deadline: 11-Aug-2025
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is now accepting applications for a program in Mozambique focused on the prevention, safe release, and reintegration of Children Associated with Armed Groups and Armed Forces (CAFAAG). This initiative aims to protect and support children affected by armed conflict, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province.
UNICEF’s strategy includes a strong community-based approach, empowering local actors to prevent child recruitment and support reintegration. Gender-responsive programming is central, addressing the unique needs of both girls and boys. The program also emphasizes skills development and education, helping adolescents gain life and technical skills to re-enter school or access decent work opportunities.
To support reintegration, the initiative includes catch-up classes, vocational training, and apprenticeships. These programs aim to help out-of-school youth, especially those affected by conflict, return to learning or engage in meaningful employment. Digital, face-to-face, or blended learning models are encouraged, offering flexibility based on local needs.
UNICEF promotes child and adolescent participation by ensuring youth have platforms to voice their opinions and influence decisions. It works in coordination with government ministries, civil society, and UN partners to create a unified and impactful response. Decision-making is evidence-based, using monitoring data to adapt and improve strategies. Long-term sustainability is also prioritized, fostering community resilience and social cohesion.
Key activities include tailored reintegration support, flexible education programs, community dialogue sessions, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and capacity-building training for social workers, educators, and justice workers. The project also supports data collection, mobile courts, and case management for sexual violence.
Eligible Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) must have proven experience in conflict settings, working with CAFAAG, and a strong background in child protection, education, and youth empowerment. Local presence in Cabo Delgado and strong ties with communities and government authorities are highly desirable. CSOs must also demonstrate solid administrative, financial, and monitoring capacity, with qualified staff in place.
Applications that are incomplete, submitted after the deadline, or do not follow the required template will not be considered.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.
