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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking applications from qualified civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s national non-technical survey capacity in support of the country’s obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. The initiative aims to establish and deploy a National Non-Technical Survey Team to improve the accuracy of contamination data, enhance evidence-based mine action planning, and support national efforts to clear remaining anti-personnel mine contamination by the June 2028 treaty deadline. The project will focus on consolidating and analyzing existing contamination information, conducting targeted field verification where necessary, improving coordination among mine action stakeholders, and updating the national contamination database and Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) records. Activities will be implemented across affected areas of Sri Lanka, benefiting mine-affected communities and national mine action authorities through improved data quality and planning capacity. Applicants may request up to LKR 10,000,000 for direct project implementation, while administrative and coordination costs may not exceed 15% of the total activity budget. The anticipated project duration is four months, from December 2026 to March 2027.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include national and international NGOs and CSOs with the capacity to implement mine action, survey, data management, or related humanitarian activities in Sri Lanka. Organizations must be legally registered and provide a valid registration certificate demonstrating their status as an NGO or CSO in Sri Lanka. Applications must also include all required organizational, technical, operational, capacity, and financial documentation requested under the call. Proposals will be assessed based on the applicant’s institutional capacity, relevant technical expertise, operational readiness, financial management capability, and ability to effectively deliver the proposed activities within the specified timeframe and budget.

Post Date: November 11, 2026