UNICEF Global Grants for Strengthening Health Information Systems for Pandemic Preparedness in Sub-Saharan Africa
UNICEF is offering grants to strengthen health information systems (HIS) for pandemic preparedness in Sub-Saharan Africa. The funding supports data collection, analysis, and use for decision-making. Eligible applicants are public health institutes, universities, research centers, and large NGOs with expertise in epidemiology and M&E. GSLI's courses in Public Health & Epidemiology and Monitoring & Evaluation directly support the technical requirements, while Grants Management and Proposal Writing courses enhance organizational readiness for a competitive application.
Strategic Overview
UNICEF is offering grants to strengthen health information systems (HIS) for pandemic preparedness in Sub-Saharan Africa. The funding supports data collection, analysis, and use for decision-making. Eligible applicants are public health institutes, universities, research centers, and large NGOs with expertise in epidemiology and M&E. GSLI's courses in Public Health & Epidemiology and Monitoring & Evaluation directly support the technical requirements, while Grants Management and Proposal Writing courses enhance organizational readiness for a competitive application.
Who is it For?
Public health institutions, universities, research organizations, and international NGOs with a track record in health information systems, epidemiology, or disease surveillance in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Priorities
Strengthening data collection and analysis for early warning; building local capacity for HIS; integrating M&E frameworks; promoting data-driven decision-making for pandemic response.
Eligibility
Registered legal entity; demonstrated experience in HIS or public health; ability to work in target countries; compliance with UNICEF partnership principles; submission of detailed work plan and M&E framework.
Path to Success
Proposals should outline a clear M&E plan using GSLI's Monitoring & Evaluation course to design indicators and data collection tools. Capacity-building components using Public Health & Epidemiology training will strengthen local expertise. GSLI's Grants Management course helps develop compliant budgets and reporting structures. Proposal Writing training sharpens narrative and logic, increasing competitiveness.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Public Health & Epidemiology
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Grants Management
- Writing Winning Proposals
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Persona: General
Urgency: Normal