Deadline: 25-May-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications to design and launch a climate and disaster risk insurance product for MSMEs in Fiji. The initiative focuses on supporting women-led businesses and climate-vulnerable sectors through accessible insurance solutions, financial literacy, and disaster resilience programmes.
About the Opportunity
The programme supports the development of a minimum viable insurance product for:
- Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
- Women-led businesses
- Climate-vulnerable communities
Key focus areas include:
- Climate and disaster risk insurance
- MSME resilience
- Financial and insurance literacy
- Accessible insurance distribution
- Awareness and outreach campaigns
- Data-driven scaling strategies
Target Sectors
The pilot programme in Fiji will focus on MSMEs operating in:
- Agriculture
- Tourism
- Retail
- Fisheries
Priority will be given to:
- Women-led enterprises
- Climate-vulnerable businesses
- Underserved communities
Programme Activities
Selected organizations will:
- Design and launch a pilot insurance product
- Build partnerships with MSME stakeholders
- Develop accessible distribution channels
- Conduct financial literacy sessions
- Run awareness campaigns through digital platforms and business networks
- Support product uptake and engagement
Training activities between August and October 2026 will include:
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must:
- Be licensed insurance institutions in Fiji
- Have legal capacity to contract with UNDP
- Deliver services directly or through authorized representatives
- Meet UNDP eligibility and compliance requirements
Applicants must not be:
- Suspended or debarred by the UN
- Declared ineligible by the World Bank or international organizations
Eligibility requirements also apply to:
- Employees
- Subcontractors
- Suppliers
- Joint venture partners
- Service providers
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Develop a climate-risk insurance solution for MSMEs
- Demonstrate implementation and distribution capacity
- Present strategies for outreach and financial literacy
- Show experience working with vulnerable communities and businesses
FAQ
- Who can apply?
- Licensed insurance institutions in Fiji are eligible to apply.
- What is the main objective?
- To design and pilot a climate and disaster risk insurance product for MSMEs.
- Which businesses are targeted?
- MSMEs in agriculture, tourism, retail, and fisheries, especially women-led businesses.
- What additional activities are required?
- Financial literacy training, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder partnerships.
- Are women-led enterprises prioritized?
- Yes, women-led and climate-vulnerable enterprises are a key priority.
- Can international organizations apply?
- Applicants must have legal authorization to operate and deliver services in Fiji.
Conclusion
The UNDP climate and disaster risk insurance initiative aims to strengthen MSME resilience in Fiji through accessible insurance solutions, financial literacy, and climate risk preparedness, with a strong focus on women-led businesses and underserved communities.
For more information, visit UNDP.
