Apply for AMI 008 Integration of Forcibly Displaced Persons into the National Primary and Secondary Education System Program (Central African Republic)

Deadline: 27-Sep-2026

UNHCR AMI 008 is a Call for Expression of Interest focused on improving the educational inclusion and reintegration of forcibly displaced people, refugees and returnees in Ouaka, Central African Republic. The opportunity supports integration into the national primary and secondary education system, continuity of learning, improved academic achievement, teacher development and stronger participation of displaced communities in education planning.

About UNHCR AMI 008

The initiative seeks qualified partners to support education services for displaced and returnee populations while strengthening their integration into the national education system. The programme covers education from pre-primary through secondary level, with particular attention to adolescents and young people. Capacity to operate safely in the intervention area. Requirements for International Organizations International organizations must collaborate with local organizations. This requirement reflects the programme’s emphasis on localization and strengthening national capacity. International applicants should therefore demonstrate how local organizations will participate meaningfully in programme implementation and decision-making. Consortium Applications Consortium applications are permitted.

A consortium must clearly identify:

The lead organization. Each member organization. Responsibilities of each partner. Division of activities. Management arrangements. Capacity-strengthening responsibilities. Transfer of activities and responsibilities. Consortium proposals must also include a two- to three-year capacity-strengthening and activity-transfer plan. Localization and Capacity Strengthening Localization is a major component of the assessment. Applicants should demonstrate how the programme can strengthen national and local organizations and progressively transfer responsibilities. Cost-effectiveness is also considered during assessment. How to Prepare an Expression of Interest

Step 1: Assess the Education Context

Identify the main education barriers affecting refugees, returnees and other displaced learners in Ouaka.

Consider:

School access. Interrupted education. Language barriers. Learning gaps. Teacher capacity. Examination readiness. Inclusion challenges. Protection concerns.

Step 2: Develop an Evidence-Based Approach

Explain how identified needs will translate into practical interventions. For example, learning gaps could lead to catch-up and remedial education, while language barriers could lead to targeted French-language support.

Step 3: Demonstrate Government Coordination

Clearly explain how the organization will work with the Ministry of National Education and other education stakeholders.

Step 4: Explain Community Participation

Show how refugees, returnees, parents, learners, teachers and other affected communities will participate in programme planning, implementation, monitoring and feedback.

Step 5: Present Your Management Capacity

Demonstrate the organization’s:

Technical expertise. Human resources. Financial systems. Risk controls. Monitoring capacity. Local presence. Security arrangements.

Step 6: Address Localization

If applying as an international organization or consortium, clearly describe the role of local partners and the proposed capacity-strengthening and responsibility-transfer process.

Step 7: Demonstrate Sustainability

Explain how strengthened education systems, teacher capacity, community structures and local organizations can continue supporting displaced learners beyond the initial intervention. Selection Criteria UNHCR will assess applicants across several areas.

The stated weighting includes:

Sector expertise and experience – 20% Project management – 10% Local experience and presence – 10% Cost effectiveness – 10% Accountability to communities and community relations – 10% Access and security – 10% Other criteria, including localization – 30%

The assessment also considers:

Protection. Environmental sustainability. Financial management. Risk management. Community participation. Security procedures. Localization. Capacity strengthening. Progressive transfer of responsibilities. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applicants should avoid:

Proposing education activities without linking them to identified needs. Failing to demonstrate local presence or contextual knowledge. Treating refugees and returnees only as beneficiaries rather than participants. Ignoring protection and Age, Gender and Diversity considerations. Providing weak community feedback mechanisms. Failing to explain government coordination. Underestimating security and operational risks. Providing unclear consortium responsibilities. Omitting the required two- to three-year capacity-transfer approach. Focusing only on short-term activities without explaining sustainability. Submitting a budget that does not demonstrate cost effectiveness. Why This Programme Matters Displacement can interrupt education for months or years, leaving children and adolescents with learning gaps, language barriers and reduced opportunities for future employment and social participation. Integrating displaced learners into the national education system can provide more sustainable access to education while strengthening social inclusion. The programme’s emphasis on teacher development, accelerated learning, language support, community participation and localization also means that the intervention is intended to strengthen education systems rather than provide only short-term assistance. Key Facts at a Glance

Opportunity: UNHCR AMI 008 Call for Expression of Interest

Primary focus: Educational inclusion and reintegration

Target groups: Refugees, returnees, forcibly displaced and stateless people

Education levels: Pre-primary through secondary

Priority learners: Adolescents and young people

Key activities: Catch-up learning, remedial education, accelerated learning, examination preparation and language s