Request for Proposals: NGO Partnership for Community Resilience (Chad)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking to select three specialized NGOs to support local human resources, community resilience and economic opportunities for refugee and host populations in eastern Chad. The initiative will operate in Ouaddaï, Wadi Fira and Sila, focusing on employment, community services, entrepreneurship, skills development and inclusive economic participation. What Is the UNDP Chad Resilience and Economic Opportunities Programme? The initiative responds to the combined challenges facing eastern Chad, where refugee populations and host communities are dealing with: Weak access to markets and business development services. UNDP intends to work through specialized local NGOs that can strengthen the capacity of people from both refugee and host communities while supporting resilient local economies. Where Will the Programme Operate? The selected NGOs will work in three eastern provinces of Chad: Ouaddaï Wadi Fira Sila These provinces host significant refugee populations and face substantial development and humanitarian pressures. The programme is designed to benefit both refugees and host communities, rather than creating separate economic opportunities for only one population group. What Will Selected NGOs Do? The selected organizations will have responsibilities across human resources, community resilience, employment and economic development. Recruit and Develop Local Human Resources NGOs will recruit local personnel from refugee and host communities and help strengthen their skills. Creating inclusive employment and volunteer opportunities. The approach is intended to increase local participation and strengthen the capacity of communities to manage services and development activities. Support Community Services and Infrastructure Selected NGOs will help communities maintain and strengthen local services and infrastructure. Their work will focus on ensuring that community resources function effectively and that local people have opportunities to participate in managing them. Promote Employment and Volunteer Opportunities The programme will encourage inclusive participation by creating opportunities for people from both refugee and host communities. Particular attention is expected to be given to approaches that enable vulnerable groups to participate in: Employment. Community activities. Volunteer initiatives. Local service delivery. Economic development activities. Support Entrepreneurs and Informal Businesses Another major component involves helping entrepreneurs and informal-sector workers strengthen and formalize their activities.

NGOs will provide support related to:

Business management. Organizational development. Accounting. Business planning. Skills development. Market access. Formalization of economic activities. The objective is to help small businesses and informal economic actors become more sustainable and better connected to local markets. Who Is Eligible? The opportunity is intended for specialized NGOs with established experience in human resource management, resilience programming and economic development. Greater resilience to climate and economic shocks. Stronger participation of women and young people. More sustainable local economic development. The combined focus on human resources, resilience and livelihoods is particularly important in communities facing prolonged displacement and limited economic opportunities. Common Mistakes NGOs Should Avoid

Potential applicants should avoid:

Failing to demonstrate the required five years of experience. Providing only general humanitarian experience without relevant resilience or HR expertise. Claiming provincial coverage without evidence of operational presence. Failing to demonstrate knowledge of rural Chad. Ignoring the needs of both refugee and host populations. Providing weak evidence of financial management capacity. Omitting experience with women and youth organizations. Presenting training activities without explaining how they will produce sustainable outcomes. Failing to explain how entrepreneurs and informal-sector actors will benefit. Key Facts at a Glance

Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Country: Chad

Target regions: Ouaddaï, Wadi Fira and Sila

Number of NGOs sought: Three

Primary beneficiaries: Refugee populations and host communities

Main focus: Human resources, resilience and economic opportunities

Key activities: Recruitment, capacity building, community services, employment, volunteering, entrepreneurship and informal-sector development

Minimum experience: Five years in human resource management and resilience initiatives

Required local capacity: Operational presence in target provinces

Priority expertise: HR management, participatory approaches, adult training, youth and women’s engagement, organizational and financial management

Frequently Asked Questions How many NGOs will UNDP select? UNDP intends to select three specialized NGOs to implement the relevant activities in eastern Chad. Which provinces are covered by the programme? The programme covers Ouaddaï, Wadi Fira and Sila in eastern Chad. Who will benefit from the programme? The initiative is designed to benefit both refugees and host communities, with activities supporting local employment, community services, resilience and economic opportunities. What will the selected NGOs be responsible for? NGOs will recruit and develop local human resources, support community services and infrastructure, create employment and volunteer opportunities, and provide entrepreneurs and informal-sector actors with management, accounting, organizational and market-access support. How much experience must an NGO have? Eligible NGOs must have at least five years of experience in human resource management and resilience initiatives, as well as a proven record of implementing similar assignments. Is local operational experience required? Yes. NGOs must have an operational presence in the