Apply for Promoting Child Development and Survival – Bay Region (Somalia)

Deadline: 06-Jan-2026

UNICEF is seeking expressions of interest to support the Promoting Child Development and Survival (CPD) programme in the Bay region of Somalia. The initiative targets integrated Health, Nutrition, and WASH interventions to improve child and maternal well-being. Through a holistic, equity-driven, and climate-resilient approach, the programme strengthens systems, addresses malnutrition and health risks, and enhances access to quality services for vulnerable populations.

Overview of the CPD Programme

The Promoting Child Development and Survival (CPD) programme accelerates impact across Health, Nutrition, and WASH sectors, contributing to the 2026–2030 Country Programme vision for child well-being in Somalia. The programme delivers integrated services to:

• Address root causes of child morbidity and mortality

• Strengthen local health, nutrition, and WASH systems

• Promote inclusive innovations to reach vulnerable populations

• Provide climate-resilient, sustainable interventions

Focus Areas

Health

• Adolescent health, including sexual and reproductive health

• Child health, including routine immunization

• Maternal and newborn health, including emergency obstetric care

• Health in emergencies

Nutrition

• Infant and young child feeding

• Malnutrition prevention and treatment

• Nutrition in emergencies

WASH and Environment

• Basic sanitation and hygiene

• WASH in emergencies

• Access to safe, climate-resilient water

Expected Outcomes by 2030

The programme aims to achieve:

• Equitable access to high-quality primary health and immunization services for mothers and children

• Empowered caregivers, adolescents, and children through multi-sectoral systems promoting safe, nutritious foods and practices

• Timely detection and treatment of malnutrition and wasting

• Affordable, climate-resilient, safe, and sustainable water and sanitation services for all children and families

• Promotion of safe hygiene behaviors, including during humanitarian emergencies

Transformative Results for 2026–2027

Key targets include:

• Increased skilled birth attendance

• Expanded outpatient consultations at primary health facilities

• Strengthened immunization coverage

• Improved access to malaria treatment

• Enhanced early childhood development support

• Expanded reach of the First Food initiative

• Improved nutrition prevention and treatment outcomes

• Increased access to climate-resilient WASH, health, and education infrastructure and services

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants typically include:

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

• Community-based organizations

• Health, nutrition, and WASH service providers

• Organizations with experience in delivering multi-sectoral child-focused interventions

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Capacity to deliver integrated Health, Nutrition, and WASH interventions

• Commitment to serving vulnerable populations in the Bay region

• Alignment with CPD programme objectives and transformative results

How to Apply

1. Check Eligibility: Confirm your organization has experience in multi-sectoral child health, nutrition, and WASH interventions.

2. Prepare Expression of Interest: Outline project objectives, target population, planned activities, and expected outcomes aligned with CPD programme goals.

3. Submit Application: Follow UNICEF submission guidelines and deadlines for the Bay region CPD programme.

4. Implement Activities: Deliver integrated services and strengthen systems for vulnerable populations.

5. Monitor and Report: Track progress and report outcomes to contribute to CPD programme evaluation metrics.

Why It Matters

The CPD programme addresses urgent health, nutrition, and WASH needs in the Bay region, where children, adolescents, and mothers face high vulnerability. By providing integrated services and strengthening local systems, the programme:

• Ensures equitable access to essential services

• Supports long-term child and maternal well-being

• Reduces health risks and improves living conditions

• Promotes sustainable, climate-resilient innovations in service delivery

FAQ

Q1: What sectors does the programme cover?
A: Health, Nutrition, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene).

Q2: Who are the target beneficiaries?
A: Children, adolescents, mothers, caregivers, and vulnerable families in the Bay region of Somalia.

Q3: What are the key results for 2026–2027?
A: Skilled birth attendance, outpatient consultations, immunization coverage, malaria treatment, early childhood development support, nutrition outcomes, and WASH access.

Q4: Can organizations focus on only one sector?
A: No, integrated multi-sectoral approaches are required.

Q5: How is programme impact measured?
A: Through predefined transformative results, including service coverage and improved child and maternal well-being indicators.

Q6: What approach does UNICEF follow?
A: A holistic, equity-driven, climate-resilient approach addressing root causes and strengthening local systems.

Q7: How does the programme contribute to long-term goals?
A: It strengthens systems, promotes inclusive innovations, and ensures sustainable access to essential services, supporting the 2026–2030 Country Programme vision.

Conclusion

The UNICEF CPD programme in the Bay region offers a comprehensive framework to improve child and maternal well-being through integrated Health, Nutrition, and WASH interventions. By strengthening local systems and delivering sustainable services, it ensures that vulnerable populations access high-quality care while contributing to long-term improvements in public health, nutrition, and hygiene.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.