Call for Proposals: Local NGOs to Strengthen Gender-Based Community Security (Chad)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting local NGOs in Chad to submit proposals to improve access to justice and protect the rights of vulnerable detainees in the prisons of Abéché and Adré. The initiative prioritizes survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and victims of community violence and seeks organizations capable of providing legal, psychosocial, and rights-protection support.

About the UNDP Chad Justice and Detainee Protection Initiative

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a local non-governmental organization (NGO) to implement activities under the Strengthening Gender-Based Community Security in Eastern Chad project. The initiative focuses on vulnerable people held in detention facilities in Abéché and Adré, with particular attention to: Other vulnerable detainees requiring legal or psychosocial support. The overall objective is to strengthen access to justice, protection of human rights, and support services for vulnerable detainees. Why the Programme Matters Vulnerable detainees can face significant barriers to accessing justice and obtaining appropriate protection and support. The programme seeks to address these challenges by combining legal and psychosocial approaches within targeted detention facilities.

Key areas of focus include:

Improving access to legal assistance. Strengthening protection of detainees’ rights. Addressing the needs of GBV survivors. Supporting victims of community violence. Responding to psychosocial needs. Strengthening mechanisms for inclusive and effective justice. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen community security and access to justice in eastern Chad. Who Is Eligible? The call is intended for local NGOs in Chad capable of implementing the required activities in the targeted prisons. Applicants should demonstrate relevant organizational and technical capacity, including the ability to work with vulnerable populations and address legal, protection, and psychosocial needs. Organizations should also be able to meet UNDP’s administrative, financial, and compliance requirements. Required Applicant Capacity

Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

Relevant experience in justice, human rights, protection, GBV, community security, or related areas. Capacity to work with vulnerable detainees. Appropriate technical and management structures. Qualified personnel capable of delivering the proposed activities. Adequate financial management systems. Compliance with UNDP policies and procedures. Ability to implement activities in the targeted detention facilities. What Must the Proposal Include? Each applicant must submit a comprehensive technical and financial proposal.

The proposal should include:

Detailed project methodology. Implementation approach and work plan. Management structure. Key personnel information. CVs of proposed key personnel. Detailed financial proposal. Audited financial statements for the previous two years. Other documentation required in the call. The technical proposal should clearly explain how the organization will achieve the project’s objectives and respond to the needs of vulnerable detainees. How to Apply Applications must be submitted electronically through the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal.

Applicants should follow these steps:

Review the call documentation and terms of reference carefully. Confirm organizational eligibility and ability to work in the targeted locations. Develop the technical proposal, including methodology, implementation plan, and management arrangements. Prepare the financial proposal in accordance with the fixed budget requirements. Prepare supporting documents, including key personnel CVs and audited financial statements for the previous two years. Access the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal. Submit the application using the negotiation ID specified in the call documentation. Verify the submission before the applicable deadline. Only one application per organization is permitted. How Will Proposals Be Evaluated? The selection follows a fixed-budget, quality-based approach. Proposals will be assessed based on factors including: Technical quality. Relevance and feasibility of the proposed methodology. Innovative approaches. Inclusive mechanisms for supporting vulnerable detainees. Expected impact. Alignment with the project’s terms of reference. Overall capacity to deliver the required activities. The technically strongest proposal that remains within the approved budget will be selected. Important Budget Requirement Applicants must pay close attention to the fixed budget established in the call. Proposals that exceed the fixed budget will be rejected. Organizations should therefore ensure that the financial proposal is realistic, properly justified, and fully aligned with the activities proposed. Compliance and Ethical Requirements Applicants must comply with UNDP’s applicable policies, including requirements relating to: Not clearly linking proposed activities to the terms of reference. Submitting through an incorrect channel instead of the Quantum Supplier Portal. Failing to reference the required negotiation ID. What Should a Strong Proposal Demonstrate? A competitive proposal should provide a clear connection between identified detainee needs, proposed activities, measurable results, and available resources.

Applicants should demonstrate:

A strong understanding of GBV and community violence. A survivor-centred and rights-based approach. Appropriate legal and psychosocial support mechanisms. Effective coordination with relevant stakeholders. Frequently Asked Questions Who can apply for the UNDP Chad call? The call is intended for local non-governmental organizations in Chad with the capacity and experience necessary to implement the required activities. Which detainees are the main focus of the programme? The programme particularly focuses on survivors of gender-based violence and victims of community violence, while ad