Deadline: 18-Sep-2025
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is inviting expressions of interest from capable and experienced partners to support a health sector project focused on refugees and asylum-seekers living with HIV.
This initiative aims to strengthen access to care, increase community awareness, and provide comprehensive case management for individuals in need of antiretroviral treatment (ART). The call is open to both existing and prospective partners who can contribute to the successful implementation of the intervention through tailored approaches that align with UNHCR’s strategic goals.
The scope of the project includes three core areas: delivering holistic case management for HIV-positive individuals, offering HIV education and counselling for new patients, and promoting community awareness to encourage early testing and prevention. Organizations are expected to bring specialized knowledge, relevant experience, and operational capacity to reach affected populations and provide ongoing support through medical, psychosocial, and community-based services.
Due to the sensitive nature of the services, data protection is a critical component of the project. Partners will be responsible for collecting, managing, and protecting personal health data of refugees and asylum-seekers. Information gathered may include demographic profiles, medical histories, vaccination records, and referrals to specialized care. These data will be collected through clinics, mobile outreach teams, and community partners, and in some cases, linked to UNHCR’s registration systems with informed consent from individuals.
All partners must complete a Data Protection and Information Security Self-Assessment and submit it alongside their concept note. Organizations must demonstrate that they have the capacity to implement strong data protection practices, including secure digital storage, limited access to authorized personnel, and systems to anonymize or pseudonymize data when used for analysis or reporting. Sharing of personal data with external health providers or government bodies must follow formal agreements and adhere strictly to UNHCR’s core principles of informed consent, necessity, and proportionality.
The concept note submitted by interested applicants must clearly outline project objectives, proposed methodologies, expected outputs, and how the applicant’s experience and resources add unique value to the partnership. It should also highlight the applicant’s capacity to deliver results efficiently and in line with the principle of “best value for money.” In addition, applicants are encouraged to include an indicative budget, as project funding will be determined based on the availability of funds for the year.
This opportunity offers a chance for qualified organizations to play a critical role in addressing HIV among refugee and asylum-seeker populations, contributing to better health outcomes, reducing stigma, and enhancing overall community resilience.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.
