Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
UNICEF, with co-financing from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), invites qualified service providers to implement essential health services in Wilayat-e Jowzjan, Afghanistan. The initiative focuses on maternal, newborn, child, and general health, immunization, and emergency obstetric care, aiming to improve health outcomes while strengthening the capacity and accountability of service providers.
Program Overview
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), co-financed by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), has launched a call for proposals to select qualified service providers for implementing Health Emergency Response Additional Financing 2 (HER AF2) and SAFE projects in Wilayat-e Jowzjan, Afghanistan.
This initiative continues the contracting-out model, where NGOs act as service providers under the joint oversight of UNICEF, the World Bank, and ADB.
Focus Areas
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Health systems strengthening
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Maternal and newborn health, including emergency obstetric care
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Child health and immunization
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General health service delivery
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Health in emergencies
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High-Impact, Value-Added interventions
Objectives of the Initiative
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Improve health outcomes: Reduce maternal, newborn, infant, and child mortality.
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Expand equitable access: Ensure effective delivery of BPHS and EPHS.
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Enhance service quality: Strengthen the capacity and accountability of service providers.
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Address public health priorities: Reduce communicable diseases and improve maternal and child nutrition.
Funding and Partnerships
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World Bank: HER AF2 grant supports BPHS and EPHS in 17 provinces from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026.
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Asian Development Bank: SAFE project financing ensures BPHS and EPHS continuity in remaining 17 provinces.
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UNICEF: Executing Agency overseeing project implementation, capacity building, and monitoring.
Who Can Apply?
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NGOs and service providers with:
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Experience in maternal, newborn, and child health
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Ability to deliver immunization and emergency obstetric services
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Proven capacity to operate in low-resource or emergency settings
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Ability to comply with multi-donor accountability requirements
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Expected Outcomes
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Expanded access to BPHS and EPHS for the local population
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Strengthened service delivery capacity and accountability of health providers
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Reduced maternal, newborn, infant, and child mortality rates
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Improved nutrition and immunization coverage
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Enhanced quality and sustainability of emergency health services
How to Apply
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Review the full Call for Proposals on the official UNICEF website.
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Submit a proposal including:
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Organizational profile and experience
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Technical approach for BPHS and EPHS delivery
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High-Impact, Value-Added interventions
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Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting framework
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Submit the proposal before the specified deadline.
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Proposals will be evaluated on technical capacity, experience, feasibility, and alignment with project objectives.
Tips for Applicants
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Highlight prior experience in maternal, newborn, child, and general health services
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Include strategies for emergency obstetric care and immunization campaigns
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Demonstrate ability to work in complex, low-resource environments
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Show readiness to comply with multi-donor reporting and accountability standards
FAQ
1. What is the main goal of this initiative?
To improve equitable access and quality of essential health services in Wilayat-e Jowzjan through BPHS, EPHS, and High-Impact, Value-Added interventions.
2. Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Qualified NGOs and service providers experienced in delivering health services in emergency or resource-limited settings.
3. Which health areas are prioritized?
Maternal, newborn, infant, and child health, immunization, emergency obstetric care, nutrition, and general health service strengthening.
4. What is the project timeframe?
From 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026.
5. How are proposals evaluated?
Based on technical capacity, organizational experience, feasibility, alignment with objectives, and multi-donor accountability compliance.
6. Who oversees project implementation?
UNICEF acts as the Executing Agency, with joint oversight from the World Bank and ADB.
7. What are the expected impacts?
Improved maternal and child health outcomes, reduced mortality, strengthened service delivery, and enhanced nutrition and immunization coverage.
Conclusion
This UNICEF initiative provides NGOs a critical opportunity to strengthen essential health services in Wilayat-e Jowzjan. By participating, service providers can contribute to better health outcomes, enhanced service quality, and sustainable improvements in maternal, newborn, and child health in Afghanistan.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.