CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Djibouti
Closing date: 18 Oct 2014

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT INTENDED TO REFUGEES OF ALI ADDEH AND HOLL-HOLL CAMPS AND DJIBOUTI URBAN REFUGEES

Notre Réf : 002/HCR/PRG/08/2014 Djibouti, 21 September 2014

The Representation of the United Nation High Commissioner for refugees in Djibouti launches a call for expression of interest for the implementation of the community services project intended to refugees based camps in Ali Addeh and Holl-Holl and urban refugees in Djibouti during the year 2015.

The purpose of the Call for Expression of Interest is to solicit interest from existing or prospective partners that wish to participate in the Djibouti UNHCR operation and contribute complementary resources (human resources, knowledge, funds, in-kind contributions, supplies and/or equipment) to achieving common objectives.

Title and project identification: "Care and maintenance intended to Somali and Eritreans refugees and asylum seekers of Djibouti"

"Operational Context"

Djibouti is a small country located in the East/Horn of Africa region, at the entry point to the Red Sea. It is strategically located on one of the busiest international maritime routes and plays a pivotal role in the international community’s efforts to fight piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The country is also actively engaged, both politically and militarily, in the search for peace and security in Somalia.

The country maintained cordial relationships with its neighboring countries. However, the standstill in the border dispute with Eritrea also remained. Although the situation remained calm at the border between the two countries, the dispute has not found a decisive settlement yet. At the same time, Djibouti, like other countries in the region, has been faced with repeated threats of terrorist attacks which pushed the authorities to tighten security measures in the country. Movements of refugees across the country were subjected to tighter controls and police round-ups conducted in Djibouti town in order to curb illegal migration. Based on the precariousness of the stability in the region and especially in Somalia, this situation will continue to adversely affect refugee protection and will remain an operational challenge.

Brief presentation of the sectorial needs, objectives, intended results and main activities

The category of persons with specific needs consists among others of persons living with disabilities (PLWD), the elderly and single women. In 2013, 256 individuals with disabilities were identified; this number is not exhaustive and needs to be regularly updated. The specific problems identified are

• Inadequate provision of aids to PLWD to improve their access or well-being. Due to an insufficient budget and the high cost of materials such as mobility, hearing and vision aids their provision have been limited. This also includes support to medical examinations.
• Dependency syndrome among the community, disability is considered to be inability; most of the PLWD consider themselves to be weak and want to be fully supported. The dependency syndrome which was enhanced in the past did not provide opportunities for the community and in particular PLWD to explore and use their potentials to obtain dignity to their lives.
• Lack of consultation and coordination with ISN issues. Apart from the diabetic association in Ali Addeh, no other forums for individuals with disability currently exist. The elderly and chronically ill are among the less consulted groups. Due to a lack of consultation with ISN consideration of their issues such as camp planning, distribution, support at the hospital, education services, food distribution and the type of food have been lacking in the program.
• Resettlement is viewed by many of ISN as the ultimate solution to resolve their problems. This thinking has hindered their ability to explore the opportunities available in their community and environment to positively engage to play an active role to improve their lives

The following solutions have been recommended by persons of concern and relevant partners

a. Provision of aids and material support, i.e. mobility aids and wheelbarrows to support the different needs of individuals and families or community to be able to support them.

b. Initiation of a community rehabilitation center to increase support and capacity of stakeholders.

c. Engaging of psychosocial counselors to facilitate capacity building and empowerment processes to the individuals and community at large.

d. Reviewing of procedure plans to take into consideration their particular needs.

e. Establishment of community based self-help structures and groups linking with existing national structures to avoid duplication and enhancing integration with host community programs.

Objective: Services for persons with specific needs strengthened

Impact Indicator: % of persons of concern with disabilities who receive services for their specific needs

Output:Specific services for persons of concern with psychosocial needs provided

Performance Indicator Target:# of PoC with psychosocial needs receiving psychosocial support

Output:Support to persons of concern with specific needs provided

Performance Indicator Targe:# of PoC with specific needs receiving support (non-cash)

As of 31 July 2014, Djibouti hosts 20,687 refugees and 3,814 asylum seekers (total population of concern is 24,501). The refugee population is 95.64% Somalis, 2.59% Ethiopians, 1.66% Eritreans and 0.11% nationals from other countries (Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, Bangladesh, Burundi, RDC…etc.). 82.9% of the population is living in the camps (18,134 in Ali-Addeh and 2,202 in Holl Holl) where a multi-sectorial assistance is delivered by UNHCR and its partners. The remaining 4,165 is urban caseload. The past few weeks were marked by reduced registration of new arrivals

Period covered: 1st January 2015 au 31 December 2015.

Main country work languages: French and Somali. At the camp, Somali and English are the common languages.

How to apply:

To apply, please fill in the attached Concept Note Response.

The submission can be presented either in French or English and should include below information considered as selection criteria:

Sector expertise and experience: the required specific skills, sector specialists, knowledge and human resources. 25pts

Project management: ability to deliver project objectives, accountability mechanisms and sound financial management, taking into account the audit results of the previous UNHCR-funded projects, past performance and the external audit of partners’ financial statements, where applicable. 10pts

Local experience and presence: ongoing program in health, nutrition and reproductive/HIV programs; local knowledge; engaging refugees and other persons of concern; trust from local communities; local presence; partner policy on community relations; complaint mechanisms for persons of concern; self-organized groups of persons of concern; and other factors that would facilitate access to and better understanding of the persons of concern and that would reduce administrative difficulties. 10pts

Contribution of resources: evidenced and documented contribution of resources to the Project in cash or in-kind (e.g. human resources, supplies and/or equipment) by the partner that are presently available (or potentially mobilized by the partner) in order to supplement UNHCR resources. 25pts

Cost effectiveness: level of direct costs and administrative costs imposed on the Project in relation to project deliverables. 10pts

Experience working with UNHCR: global and/or local partnerships including knowledge of UNHCR policies, practices and programs, including an understanding of and ability to work within UNHCR’s funding limitations and associated inherent risks. Partners that have three consecutive qualified audit opinions for UNHCR-funded projects may not be considered. 20pts

1. You will find attached a format of the concept note with key required information of the submission.
2. Interested organizations can receive more details if requested and are invited to send the concept.
3. Please write in the subject: “Call for expression of interest for the implementation of the community services project in Djibouti”
4. UNHCR reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet the submission requirements listed above.
5. Deadline : 18 October 2014
6. Communication of decision to applicant organizations: 15 November 2014.
7. Applicant organizations are invited to send the concept note at:

UNHCR Representative Office of Djibouti

24 Route de l’IGAD, Héron

B.P 1885 Djibouti Republic

Email : djbdj@unhcr.org, Tel : (253) 35 22 00, Fax : (253) 35 86 23