Strengthening capacities, development and empowerment of Adolescents and Youth in Cahul and Ungheni
Extended: UNICEF Specific Call for Expression of Interest

Extended deadline: 14 December 2020, 23:59 (Moldova local time)
UPDATE 30/11/2020: UNICEF Moldova is hereby amending the Call for Expression of Interest and extending the deadline for the competition until 14 December 2020, 23:59 (Moldova local time)
Overview:
The purpose of this Open Call for Expression of Interest is to identify eligible Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for prospective partnerships supporting the delivery of the UNICEF implemented component of the EU4Moldova: Focal Regions programme on “Strengthening capacities, development and empowerment of Adolescents and Youth in Cahul and Ungheni regions". The maximum budget allocated for activities in both regions (Cahul and Ungheni), under this call for expression of interest is 154,000 EUR.
Eligible Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are invited to submit proposals for partnership highlighting their relevant capacities, expertise, skills and ability to support the delivery of sought results for children as outlined in section 1.3 below.
Organisations that wish to participate in this Open Call for Expression of Interest are requested to send their submission by email with Subject clearly marked “CSO Open Call for Expression of Interest – Strengthening capacities, development and empowerment of Adolescents and Youth in Cahul and Ungheni regions” at the following email address:
or delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “CSO Open Call for Expression of Interest – “Strengthening capacities, development and empowerment of Adolescents and Youth in Cahul and Ungheni regions” at the following address:
UNICEF Moldova
131, “31 August 1989” Str.,
Chisinau, MD 2012, Republic of Moldova
Applications must be submitted in English.
Any requests for additional information should be addressed in writing by 8 December 2020 at the latest to Ana Perdivar, e-mail: aperdivar@unicef.org. UNICEF responses to any queries or clarification requests will be made available to all online www.unicef.md before the deadline for submission of applications.
Applications will be assessed by an evaluation committee to identify CSOs that have the mandate, capacities and comparative advantage to support the achievement of results for children using criteria outlined in section 3 below. It should be noted that participation in this Open Call for Expression of Interest does not guarantee the CSO will be ultimately selected for a partnership with UNICEF. Selected NGOs will be invited to review and finalise partnership agreements in accordance with criteria outlined in section 3.4 below and applicable policy and procedures on partnership with CSOs.
Applicant CSOs will be informed of the outcome of their submissions by communication sent out to the email/postal address that is indicated in the CSO submission.
Supporting Documents:
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