UNDP is inviting NGOs to apply as the Responsible Party for Phase 3 of its Peacebuilding in Lebanon project. The initiative aims to strengthen conflict prevention, insider mediation and local peace infrastructures across seven communities and two clusters in Mount Lebanon. The project includes capacity building, peace strategy development, misinformation prevention and the establishment of crisis response taskforces.

UNDP has launched a new Call for Proposals seeking a qualified NGO to lead community-level peacebuilding efforts in Mount Lebanon. The assignment supports conflict prevention, insider mediation, crisis response and long-term resilience building across targeted communities.

Project Overview

The initiative operates in seven communities and two clusters in the Mount Lebanon governorate. It aims to strengthen local resilience, improve conflict mitigation, and build sustainable early warning and response systems.

The selected NGO will function as the Responsible Party, implementing capacity-building, technical support and collaborative peace processes.

Key Objectives

Strengthening Local Peace Structures

Enhance the technical and leadership skills of MSLD committee members and insider mediators.
Develop localized peace strategies tailored to community needs.
Implement quick-impact solidarity activities that promote social cohesion.

Establishing Crisis Prevention and Response Taskforces

Support cluster-level taskforces focused on conflict de-escalation and mediation.
Build mechanisms for rapid response to tensions and emerging disputes.

Countering Harmful Narratives

Increase community capacity to counter misinformation and hate speech.
Promote constructive communication that fosters dialogue and social stability.

Institutionalizing Local Mechanisms

Strengthen MSLD committees and related infrastructure so they evolve into long-term peace and early warning mechanisms.
Encourage continuous collaboration among peace actors and community committees.

Budget and Duration

Total all-inclusive budget: USD 189,810
Total excluding VAT: USD 171,000
Allocation per village (incl. VAT): USD 21,090
Allocation per village (excl. VAT): USD 19,000
Project duration: 10 months from signing the Responsible Party Agreement

Funding covers team deployment, training, mediation activities, community engagement, reporting and monitoring.

Who Is Eligible?

Eligible applicants must be:

Registered NGOs with legal status.
Organizations with at least four years of relevant experience in peacebuilding, mediation or community capacity strengthening.
Entities able to demonstrate work on institutional assessments, community engagement and social cohesion initiatives.
NGOs with a strong track record delivering projects of similar scale or complexity.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Supports long-term peace infrastructure in regions affected by repeated tensions.
Builds local ownership of conflict prevention mechanisms.
Strengthens responses to misinformation and divisive narratives.
Enables sustained community resilience and stability in Mount Lebanon.

How to Apply

Review the Call for Proposals issued by UNDP.
Prepare documentation, including:
- Organizational profile and legal registration
- Evidence of relevant experience
- CVs of proposed team members
- Financial statements
Develop a technical proposal outlining:
- Approach to capacity building
- Strategy for peace interventions and rapid response
- Methods for community engagement and misinformation mitigation
Prepare a financial proposal consistent with UNDP’s budget ceilings.
Submit application through the designated UNDP procurement or partner portal.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Submitting proposals without clear evidence of prior peacebuilding experience.
Ignoring budget rules, especially VAT calculations.
Weak or vague methodologies for conflict prevention and mediation.
Not demonstrating capacity to operate across multiple geographically dispersed communities.
Overestimating overheads—UNDP typically enforces strict caps.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the main purpose of this UNDP call?
To select an NGO that can strengthen conflict prevention, insider mediation and peacebuilding mechanisms across targeted areas in Mount Lebanon.

2. How many communities are covered under this project?
The project targets seven communities and two clusters.

3. What type of activities must the NGO implement?
Capacity-building, peace strategy development, crisis mitigation taskforces, anti-misinformation activities and institutional strengthening.

4. How long will the project run?
The project will run for 10 months from the signing of the agreement.

5. What qualifications must applicants demonstrate?
Proven peacebuilding experience, ability to conduct training and assessments, financial stability and previous implementation of similar-scale projects.

6. What is the available project budget?
USD 189,810 inclusive of VAT, or USD 171,000 excluding VAT.

7. Can international NGOs apply?
Only registered NGOs that meet UNDP’s eligibility and experience requirements may apply.

Conclusion

This UNDP Call for Proposals offers a strategic opportunity for experienced NGOs to strengthen peace infrastructures in Mount Lebanon. By building leadership skills, countering harmful narratives, and establishing rapid response mechanisms, the selected organization will help communities achieve long-term stability and resilience.