CFAs: Educate A Child Multi-Country Initiative (Denmark)

Deadline: 14-Apr-2026

UNHCR is inviting qualified partners to support a multi-country Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) partnership under the Educate A Child (EAC) programme. With a budget of up to USD 1,000,000 over four years, the initiative aims to improve access to quality primary education for refugee children across Chad, Kenya, Pakistan, Uganda, and Syria.

About the Opportunity

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking a qualified partner to design and implement a comprehensive MEL system for its multi-country Educate A Child (EAC) programme.

The initiative focuses on improving access to inclusive and quality primary education for refugee and asylum-seeking children, especially those who are out of school or at risk of dropping out.

Countries Covered

The programme will be implemented in:

• Chad

• Kenya

• Pakistan

• Uganda

• Syria

Why This Matters

Refugee children in these countries face multiple barriers to education, including:

• Displacement

• Poverty

• Gender inequality

• Disability

• Language barriers

• Lack of documentation

• Long travel distances

• Weak or overstretched education systems

These barriers can increase risks such as:

• Child labor

• Early marriage

• Social isolation

• Recruitment into armed groups

Funding Information

• Total budget: Up to USD 1,000,000

• Duration: 4 years

Scope of Work

The selected MEL partner will support programme measurement, learning, and adaptation across all five countries.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing MEL frameworks and tools

• Developing indicators and methodologies

• Conducting baseline and endline learning assessments

• Supporting routine monitoring and data validation

• Ensuring quality assurance

• Setting up secure and interoperable data systems

• Producing dashboards, analytical reviews, and annual reports

• Organizing learning reviews

• Developing case studies and policy briefs

• Building capacity of UNHCR staff, partners, and government counterparts

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is best suited for organizations with experience in:

• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Refugee education

• Education in emergencies

• Foundational literacy and numeracy assessments

• Multi-country data systems

• Humanitarian or fragile settings

Likely applicants may include:

• International NGOs

• Research and evaluation organizations

• Education assessment institutions

• Technical agencies

• Consortia with cross-country capacity

How to Apply

Interested organizations should:

1. Review the full scope and timeline

2. Confirm experience in refugee education and MEL

3. Prepare a strong technical approach

4. Show expertise in learning assessments and data systems

5. Include a realistic implementation and budget plan

6. Submit through the official UNHCR partner application channel

Tips for a Strong Proposal

• Show strong multi-country MEL experience

• Demonstrate expertise in literacy and numeracy assessments

• Propose practical tools for fragile settings

• Include a clear data quality and validation plan

• Explain how findings will support programme adaptation

• Include a strong capacity-building approach

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Focusing only on data collection

• Weak assessment methodology

• No plan for cross-country comparability

• Overly complex tools for fragile contexts

• Limited attention to data quality or security

• Ignoring capacity development needs

FAQs

What is the total budget?

The total budget is up to USD 1,000,000 over four years.

Which countries are included?

The programme covers Chad, Kenya, Pakistan, Uganda, and Syria.

Who are the main beneficiaries?

The main beneficiaries are out-of-school refugee and asylum-seeking children of primary school age, including those at risk of dropping out.

What kind of partner is UNHCR seeking?

UNHCR is seeking a partner with expertise in MEL, refugee education, learning assessments, and data systems in humanitarian settings.

What will the selected partner do?

The partner will design the MEL system, conduct learning assessments, support monitoring and reporting, strengthen data use, and help improve programme effectiveness across countries.

Conclusion

This UNHCR opportunity is a strong fit for organizations working in refugee education, education in emergencies, and MEL systems.

With up to USD 1 million available over four years, the partnership will help improve how refugee education outcomes are measured and strengthened across five countries.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.