Deadline: 25-Jun-25
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched a call for proposals for its program on the Prevention, Risk Mitigation, and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE).
This initiative focuses on the protection sector, with a specific emphasis on gender-based violence. The program is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of women and girls by ensuring access to lifesaving services and reducing risks in emergency settings.
The total indicative budget for the program is $100,000, with UNICEF’s financial contribution ranging between $50,000 and $250,000. The partnership for implementing the selected project will cover a duration of eight months, from August 2025 to March 2026.
Geographically, the project will focus on Ethiopia, particularly the Afar region. The specific districts targeted for implementation include Mellie, Gulina, Gewanie, Elidiar, Dalifagie, Dubti Woreda, Dubti Town Administration, Abaala Town Administration, and Berhale district.
The intended outcome of the program is to ensure that women and girls have improved access to essential, lifesaving services that support their healing and recovery from violence, while also reducing the risks they face in their communities.
The program aims to increase access for GBV survivors to age-appropriate services, including health care, psychosocial support, and protection. Additionally, it seeks to enhance GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies to ensure safer environments and better access to humanitarian aid for women and girls.
UNICEF will evaluate submitted proposals based on several key criteria. These include the partner’s expertise in the sector and prior experience in GBV programming, particularly in prevention, risk mitigation, and service provision for women and girl survivors.
Experience in collaboration with UNICEF or other UN agencies in similar humanitarian contexts will be considered an added advantage.
Operational presence in the targeted project areas is essential, and partners must demonstrate their local experience. The structure and content of the proposal will be assessed based on how well they respond to the call for expressions of interest, the quality and credibility of the proposed methodology, and the coherence of the implementation plan.
UNICEF will also evaluate the integration of interdisciplinary approaches, the technical soundness of the project design, and the anticipated impact on beneficiaries.
Finally, proposals must address cross-cutting issues such as gender, disability inclusion, accountability to affected populations, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Monitoring and oversight mechanisms must be clearly articulated to ensure systematic tracking of project outcomes.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.
