UNICEF Global RFP: Strengthening National Child Protection Systems Through Capacity Building
This RFP aims to enhance the capacity of national and local institutions in low-resource settings to design, implement, and monitor comprehensive child protection systems. The focus is on preventing violence, exploitation, and abuse, with a particular emphasis on data-driven case management, cross-sectoral coordination, and accountability mechanisms. The successful bidder will deliver a modular training program for government social welfare officers, NGO partners, and frontline workers, integrating digital platforms for real-time reporting and longitudinal impact validation.
Strategic Overview
This RFP aims to enhance the capacity of national and local institutions in low-resource settings to design, implement, and monitor comprehensive child protection systems. The focus is on preventing violence, exploitation, and abuse, with a particular emphasis on data-driven case management, cross-sectoral coordination, and accountability mechanisms. The successful bidder will deliver a modular training program for government social welfare officers, NGO partners, and frontline workers, integrating digital platforms for real-time reporting and longitudinal impact validation.
Who is it For?
International NGOs, academic consortia, and capacity-building organizations with a proven track record in child protection programming in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Priorities
UNICEF's Global Child Protection Strategy 2026-2030 prioritizes system strengthening, evidence-based interventions, and scaling up community-based prevention. Key thematic thrusts include social service workforce strengthening, alternative care reform, and ending child marriage.
Eligibility
Applicants must demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in child protection, a presence in at least three target countries, and a robust framework for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL). Financial management capacity and adherence to UNICEF's zero-tolerance for sexual exploitation policies are mandatory.
Path to Success
GSLI's proven methodology ensures competitive advantage. Phase 1: Needs Assessment & Thematic Framework Alignment using GSLI's 'Child Protection in Humanitarian Setting' course to design contextualized modules. Phase 2: Training-of-Trainers (ToT) delivery leveraging 'Project Planning and Management' for effective scaling. Phase 3: MEAL system integration using 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' to track impact. Phase 4: Sustainability through 'Fundraising & Resource Mobilization' to enable local ownership. GSLI courses ensure donor compliance and operational excellence.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Child protection in humanitarian setting
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Project Planning and Management
- Fundraising & Resource Mobilization For NGOs Training Workshop
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Persona: Public Health
Urgency: Normal