CFAs: AMI 007 – Inclusion and Integration of Forcibly Displaced Persons into Public Health Services (Central African Republic)

Deadline: 27-Sep-2026

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has opened AMI 007 in Gribingui, Central African Republic, seeking partner organisations to support the inclusion of forcibly displaced people, particularly refugees, in the national public health system. The programme focuses on strengthening health facilities, expanding access to essential healthcare, improving maternal and child health, supporting community health services, and strengthening sustainable, locally led health systems. UNHCR AMI 007 Overview The UNHCR AMI 007 Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) aims to identify qualified partner organisations that can deliver health services and strengthen the integration of forcibly displaced populations into the national healthcare system in the Central African Republic (CAR). The initiative is focused on Gribingui and seeks to improve equitable access to essential healthcare for refugees and other vulnerable populations. The programme combines direct healthcare delivery with health-system strengthening, community-based health activities, medical referrals, disease prevention, nutrition support, health coordination and integration into national services. Key Details

Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Opportunity: AMI 007 – Call for Expression of Interest

Country: Central African Republic

Primary focus: Health system inclusion and access to healthcare

Target populations: Forcibly displaced persons, particularly refugees, and other vulnerable communities

Application type: Expression of Interest

International organisations: Required to collaborate with local organisations

Consortium applications: Permitted, subject to specified requirements

Localization: A major component of the assessment, carrying 30% of the evaluation weighting

What Does UNHCR AMI 007 Support? The programme is designed to integrate forcibly displaced populations into the national public health system while improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare.

Key objectives include:

Strengthening existing health facilities. Improving the quality of technical and healthcare services. Expanding access to essential primary and secondary healthcare. Reducing morbidity and mortality among vulnerable populations. Supporting refugees’ integration into national health services. Community-based health activities are an important component of the programme.

Partner organisations may be responsible for

Training community health workers. Conducting community health activities. Providing health education. Raising awareness about nutrition and disease prevention. Connecting communities with health facilities. Supporting community participation in health programmes. Health System Strengthening The programme is not limited to delivering individual health services. It also aims to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of the existing healthcare system.

Potential support includes:

Medical and logistical supplies. Health facility support. Technical supervision. Epidemiological surveillance.

Participation in health coordination meetings

Improved referral systems. Strengthening healthcare personnel. Improved service delivery systems. Integration of refugees into national health structures. This approach is intended to strengthen existing systems rather than create parallel services for displaced populations. Support for Urban Refugees in Bangui The programme also includes profiling and targeting urban refugees in Bangui for medical assistance and integration into the national health system. This component is intended to help identify vulnerable refugee populations, assess their healthcare needs and connect them with appropriate national health services. Who Is Eligible? UNHCR is seeking organisations with the technical, operational and institutional capacity to implement health interventions in the Central African Republic. UNHCR may also consider an applicant’s previous performance and audit findings where applicable. How Applications Will Be Assessed Applications will be evaluated using weighted selection criteria. Selection Criteria 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 considerations – 10% Other criteria, including localisation and sustainable strengthening of national organisations – 30% The 30% localisation component makes the ability to strengthen national organisations and progressively transfer responsibilities particularly important. What Should a Strong Concept Note Demonstrate? A competitive concept note should clearly connect the proposed activities with the programme’s health and protection objectives.

Applicants should explain:

The health needs: What are the main healthcare gaps affecting refugees and other vulnerable populations?

The proposed solution: How will the organisation improve access and service quality?

Implementation capacity: What personnel, facilities, supplies and systems are available?

Local presence: How will affected communities be reached?

Protection: How will services remain inclusive, safe and non-discriminatory?

Community participation: How will communities participate in programme design and monitoring?

Coordination: How will the organisation work with government health authorities and other partners?

Sustainability: How will national capacity be strengthened?

Localisation: How will responsibilities progressively transfer to national organisations?

Risk management: How will financial, operational, security and programme risks be controlled?

How to Prepare the Application Applicants should prepare their submission around UNHCR’s requirements and demonstrate both technical quality and operational feasibility.

Step 1: Confirm Organisational Eligibility

Review the eligibility requirements and ensure the organisation has: Relevant healthcare experience. Q