Call for EOIs: AMI 010 – Protection Response and Delivery of Protection Services to Communities (Central African Republic)

Deadline: 27-Sep-2026

UNHCR AMI 010 is a partnership opportunity in Bamingui-Bangoran, Central African Republic, focused on strengthening protection responses for refugees, internally displaced persons, returnees, stateless people and affected host communities. The programme will improve access to protection services, strengthen case management and referral systems, support child protection and gender-based violence responses, and build the capacity of national, local and community-based protection structures.

About UNHCR AMI 010

The initiative seeks qualified partners to deliver quality, accessible and community-based protection services while strengthening local and national protection mechanisms. The programme is designed to improve the early identification of protection risks and ensure that vulnerable people can access appropriate services and assistance.

Key areas include:

- Access to asylum. - Registration and profiling. - Birth registration. - Child protection. - Family reunification. - Gender-based violence prevention and response. - Legal assistance. - Access to justice. - Detention and freedom of movement. - Prevention of crime and violence. - Protection in emergencies. - Protection advice and support. - Case management. - Protection referrals. - Community-based protection. - Peaceful coexistence. - Community participation and accountability. Programme Location and Duration The activities will be implemented in Bamingui-Bangoran, Central African Republic.

The planned implementation period is:

- Start date: January 1, 2027

- End date: December 31, 2030

- Duration: Four years

The indicative budget and specific funding amount have not been provided in the available opportunity information. Who Will Benefit? The programme targets several groups affected by displacement, protection risks and limited access to services.

Primary populations include:

- Refugees. - Internally displaced persons (IDPs). - Returnees. - Stateless persons. - Affected host communities. - Vulnerable children and adolescents. - Survivors and people at risk of gender-based violence.

Particular attention will be given to vulnerable children, including

- Girls. - Children with disabilities. - Children transitioning to secondary education. - Children at risk of dropping out of school. Key Protection Activities Access to Asylum and Legal Protection Partners will help vulnerable people access protection mechanisms, including asylum procedures, legal assistance and justice services.

Activities may include:

- Protection advice. - Legal assistance. - Access-to-justice support. - Assistance with civil documentation. - Birth registration. - Registration and profiling. - Support related to freedom of movement. Child Protection Child protection is an important component of AMI 010. The programme aims to strengthen mechanisms that identify and respond to risks affecting children. Support will also help vulnerable children access and remain in education, particularly girls, children with disabilities and children facing barriers during the transition to secondary education. Gender-Based Violence The programme includes prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV). Partners should have the capacity to identify protection risks, provide appropriate referrals and facilitate access to specialized services. Family Reunification Protection activities include support for family reunification, particularly where displacement or other crises have separated children and families. Detention and Freedom of Movement The programme addresses protection concerns associated with detention and restrictions on freedom of movement. Partners should be capable of providing appropriate protection advice and referral support for affected individuals. Registration and Profiling Registration and profiling activities will help identify vulnerable people and improve understanding of protection needs. Reliable protection information can support: - Early identification of risks. - Appropriate referrals. - Case management. - Protection analysis. - Service planning. Case Management and Referral Systems A major objective is to improve the quality of protection case management and referrals. The programme seeks to establish or strengthen systems that can: - Identify protection risks early. - Assess individual needs. - Develop appropriate response plans. - Refer people to specialized services. - Follow up on referrals. - Monitor outcomes safely and confidentially. Effective referral systems are particularly important for people requiring specialized legal, medical, psychosocial or child-protection services. Community-Based Protection AMI 010 emphasizes community participation and locally led protection responses. Community structures can help identify risks, communicate available services and support prevention activities.

Partners are expected to strengthen

- Community protection mechanisms. - Community participation. - Local protection networks. - Safe feedback channels. - Complaints mechanisms. - Community awareness. - Peaceful coexistence. Accountability to Affected Communities Affected people should have meaningful opportunities to provide feedback about protection services. Applicants should demonstrate accessible and safe mechanisms for: - Feedback. - Complaints. - Reporting concerns. - Communication with beneficiaries. - Follow-up on protection issues. Mechanisms should take into account barriers faced by children, women, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Age, Gender and Diversity Approach Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of protection principles and the Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) approach. This means protection services should account for differences in: - Age. - Gender. - Disability. - Displacement status. - Social circumstances. - Specific protection needs. The programme also expects meaningful participation of forcibly displaced and stateless people throughout the programme cycle. Who Is Eligible? Appli