Open Call: Improving Tenure Security in Informal Settlements in Namibia

Deadline: 20-Apr-23

UN-Habitat is inviting applications to strengthen tenure security of informal settler families in Namibia by consolidating gains achieved through the application of fit-for-purpose land tools.

Purpose

• Building upon these experiences and emerging opportunities, the proposed intervention aims to address issues on land recordation and registration targeting 2,000 low-income households through the adaptation and application of GLTN land tools, including Tenure Responsive Land Use Planning.

Objectives

• The specific objectives of the project include:
  • Increase awareness and capacity on the TR-LUP
  • Integrate the use of STDM in the implementation of TR-LUP
  • Document experiences of the intervention to help inform policy development and enhancement on planning and tenure security.

Funding Information

• Maximum proposed value in US$: 60,000
• Estimated duration of project in calendar months: Seven (7) months

Main Outputs and Activities

• In close collaboration with the Land, Housing and Shelter Section of UN-Habitat, Municipality of Okahandja, SDFN/NHAG and other national and sub-national land actors, the implementing partner will be undertaking the following key interventions and activities:
  •  Increase awareness and capacity on TR-LUP
    • Development and customization of communication briefs and training materials on TR-LUP
    • Community sensitization on TR-LUP
    • Training of municipality and SDFN/NHAG on TR-LUP
    • Workshops on evaluating tenure and land use policies and practices to support informal settlement upgrading.
  • Integrate the use of STDM in the implementation of TR-LUP
    • Support establishment of learning center on participatory data collection and planning Customization of STDM to incorporate information requirements for land tenure and land use planning.
    • Trainings of community, municipality, SDFN/NHAG and other actors on use and application of STDM
    • Spatial unit mapping and household enumeration and data management using STDM.
    • Participatory data validation and analysis
    • Research on fit-for-purpose mapping tools, devices and platforms that can be applied by communities and local authorities.
  • Document experiences of the intervention to help inform policy development and enhancement on planning and tenure security.
    • Facilitate implementation of council resolution on issuance of “Right of Land Occupancy” certificates using STDM
    • Documentation of experiences and lessons learnt on application of TR-LUP and STDM to help inform settlement planning and tenure security in slum upgrading interventions.
  • Project Management and Coordination
    • Develop and implement monitoring, documentation and evaluation plans respectively;
    • Conduct monthly project meetings to ensure effective and efficient project implementation and progress monitoring;
    • Conduct area visits along with project monitoring, engagement with local partners, etc.;
    • Conduct quarterly project evaluation to improve project systems such as communication, reporting, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• Legal Status
  • Certificate of registration/incorporation i.e.,
  • Proof of registration in Country of Origin.
  • Proof of registration of Country of operation
  • Proof of country operational presence
• Organization profile and details
  • Clear organization profile and structure of the organization indicating:
    • Organization’s vision, mission and objectives
    • Management structure
    • Members of the Governing Board and their Designations duly certified by the Corporate Secretary, or its equivalent document
    • Proof of membership to professional associations if any.
• Financial Capacity
  • Audited company financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) and auditors report for the last two years
• Exclusive bank account
  • Is the organization willing and able to have a separate bank account for the funds provided by UN-Habitat?
• Integrity and Governance
  • The organization should complete and submit a signed Partner Declaration Form
  • Provide the profiles of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Head of the Organization and Chief of Finance

For more information, visit UN-Habitat.