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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has opened AMI 007, a Call for Expression of Interest in Gribingui, Central African Republic, to support the inclusion and integration of forcibly displaced persons, particularly refugees, into the national public health system and improve equitable access to essential healthcare.

The program supports the strengthening of existing health facilities to improve the quality of technical services and healthcare provision, facilitate access to essential primary and/or secondary healthcare, and reduce morbidity and mortality risks among vulnerable populations. Activities include curative and preventive consultations, patient observation and referrals, antenatal and postnatal care, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, training midwives in safer maternity care, identification and referral of medical and surgical emergencies, community awareness and education on nutrition, training community health workers, community-based health activities, participation in health coordination meetings, logistical and medical supply support, supervision and epidemiological surveillance, profiling and targeting of urban refugees in Bangui for medical assistance and integration into the national health system, and prevention and treatment of malnutrition among children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding women. The health areas covered include adolescent health, including sexual and reproductive health; child health; HIV/AIDS; general health; health in emergencies; health systems strengthening; immunization; maternal and newborn health, including emergency obstetric care; reproductive health services; sexual and reproductive health; and transboundary animal and pest disease control and prevention.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate relevant sector expertise, knowledge, human and material resources, understanding of relevant protection principles and the age, gender and diversity approach, and participation of forcibly displaced and stateless persons throughout the program cycle. Applicants should demonstrate proximity to affected communities, knowledge of the local context, and the capacity to implement activities rapidly, appropriately and with local acceptance. Project management capacity, sound financial management, clear separation of duties, risk management, procurement and asset controls, local operational presence, regular access to targeted areas, and knowledge of the health, social, cultural, security and institutional context of the Central African Republic are considered. Applicants must also demonstrate mechanisms for community feedback and complaints, transparent communication and meaningful community participation. International organizations are required to collaborate with local organizations. For consortium arrangements, the lead organization is responsible to UNHCR for implementation, while the concept note must define coordination, supervision and the interventions of each consortium member. A capacity-strengthening plan and a plan for transferring project activities to one or more national member organizations over two to three years must be attached to the consortium concept note, while mentoring or twinning arrangements are recommended.

Applications will be assessed using weighted selection criteria. Sector expertise and experience carries 20 percent, project management 10 percent, local experience and presence 10 percent, cost effectiveness 10 percent, accountability to communities and community relations 10 percent, access and security considerations 10 percent, and other criteria, including localization and sustainable strengthening of national organizations, 30 percent. The assessment considers past performance, audit findings where applicable, financial controls, risk management, community participation and feedback, operational access, security procedures, protection principles, the age, gender and diversity approach, and the ability to strengthen national organizations and progressively transfer responsibilities to reduce dependence on international assistance and support sustainable results.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate strong expertise in health programming, adequate human and material resources, and knowledge of protection principles, including age, gender, and diversity approaches. They should show proximity to affected communities, familiarity with the local context, and the capacity to implement activities rapidly and effectively with community acceptance. Robust project and financial management, clear separation of duties, risk management, procurement and asset controls, and operational presence with regular access to targeted areas are required. Mechanisms for community feedback, transparent communication, and meaningful participation must be in place.

International organizations are required to collaborate with local partners. Consortium applications must clearly define roles and responsibilities, coordination and supervision mechanisms, and include a two‑ to three‑year plan for capacity strengthening and transfer of activities to national organizations. Mentoring or twinning arrangements are encouraged.

Applications will be assessed using weighted criteria: sector expertise and experience (20%), project management (10%), local presence and knowledge (10%), cost effectiveness (10%), accountability to communities (10%), access and security considerations (10%), and localization and sustainable strengthening of national organizations (30%). Additional factors include past performance, audit findings, financial controls, risk management, community participation, operational access, security procedures, and the ability to progressively transfer responsibilities to national actors to ensure sustainability.

Post Date: August 31, 2026