Aug 24, Call for Expressions of Interest: Supporting Somalia Interventions

As part of Phase III of the Framework for Diaspora Engagement in Humanitarian Assistance, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is pleased to announce a new call for expressions of interest (CEI).

This CEI invites diaspora organizations to propose interventions addressing specific needs stemming from multiple crises that have afflicted Somalia in recent years. The interventions, depending on the local situation and specifications, may include but are not limited to, drought and flooding response, education, health, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

The Project “Enhancing Diasporas’ Operations and Coordination in Humanitarian Assistance for increased impact within a Framework for Diaspora Engagement in Humanitarian Assistance – Phase III,” funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), aims to enhance diasporas’ impact in humanitarian settings via promoting, scaling-up, and enhancing operations and coordination in humanitarian assistance in line with consolidation and application of a Framework for Diaspora Engagement in Humanitarian Assistance.

The selected sub-grantee is expected to address specific vulnerabilities and provide concrete interventions to communities in need while contributing to a more coordinated and effective humanitarian assistance in Somalia.

Funding Information

The awarded amount will be up to USD 20,000.

Expected Results

The selected sub-grantees are expected to address specific vulnerabilities and provide concrete interventions to communities in need while contributing to a more coordinated and effective humanitarian assistance in Somalia. At the same time, utilization of the Framework and associated tools will improve internal capacities of diaspora organizations and knowledge of effective emergency response.

Criteria

Each applicant can submit a maximum of one project proposal.

Eligible projects will be supported by IOM Washington DC and IOM Somalia, including monitoring support at the implementation phase and capacity building opportunities at all stages of project development and implementation.

Recording of lessons learned aimed at benefiting diaspora organizations and supporting engagement in humanitarian assistance at large will also be conducted.

The selected organizations are expected to take part in all stages of the project implementation cycle including capacity building, project monitoring and evaluation process, tracking and collecting data, meeting stakeholder reporting requirements and report scheduling, commitment to participate in interviews, focus groups, surveys, and final lessons learned session and knowledge sharing adhering to IOM and USAID guidelines for project implementation and reporting.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Call for Expressions of Interest: Supporting Somalia Interventions

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