UNICEF Global Call for Strengthening Health Systems in Complex Emergencies: Capacity Building for Child-Sensitive Service Delivery
This RFP from UNICEF seeks institutional partners to design and deliver capacity-building programs for local health and child protection actors in conflict-affected regions. The strategic intent is to enhance systemic resilience through integrated monitoring, financial management, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring continuum of care for children and families. Emphasis is on sustaining longitudinal impact through robust M&E frameworks and accountable governance structures.
Strategic Overview
This RFP from UNICEF seeks institutional partners to design and deliver capacity-building programs for local health and child protection actors in conflict-affected regions. The strategic intent is to enhance systemic resilience through integrated monitoring, financial management, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring continuum of care for children and families. Emphasis is on sustaining longitudinal impact through robust M&E frameworks and accountable governance structures.
Who is it For?
International NGOs, academic consortia, and training institutions with proven experience in humanitarian health systems strengthening and child protection. Target beneficiaries include local health authorities, community health workers, and child welfare officers in priority countries (e.g., South Sudan, Yemen, Democratic Republic of Congo).
Priorities
Aligned with UNICEF's Strategic Plan 2022-2025, focusing on health emergency preparedness, child survival, and protection from violence. Donor priorities include measurable reduction in under-five mortality, improved immunization coverage, and strengthened child protection case management systems.
Eligibility
Formal registration in a UNICEF member state; at least 5 years of experience in humanitarian capacity building; proven track record of training in M&E, financial management, and health programming; ability to deploy rapidly and operate in insecure environments.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Conduct a needs assessment and align training curricula with UNICEF's health and protection frameworks. Phase 2: Deliver GSLI's 'Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies' and 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning' courses to local partners, incorporating real-time data dashboards. Phase 3: Implement 'Grants Management Training Workshop' to strengthen fiduciary oversight. Phase 4: Co-create a sustainability plan using 'Leadership, Governance and Accountability for the Humanitarian Sector' to institutionalize capacities. GSLI's courses provide the competitive edge by blending technical rigor with contextual adaptation, ensuring UNICEF's investment yields long-term systemic change.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Health in complex humanitarian emergencies
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Grants Management Training Workshop
- Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Persona: Public Health
Urgency: Normal