Areas of Focus

• Protection:
  • Access to asylum
  • Child protection
  • Detention and freedom of movement
  • Family re-unification
  • Legal assistance and access to justice
  • Prevention of and response to crime/violence

Expected Outcomes

• Organizations should clearly indicate their approach to specific outcome(s) their EOI addresses:
• Government and service providers provide enhanced reception, reintegration and protection and wellbeing of UASC.
• Institutions demonstrate improved systems in the protection of UASC.
• Households of UASC are provided with social protection and livelihoods support and have enhanced coping capacities.
• Government and stakeholders make enhanced use of evidence and knowledge for programming and advocacy and demonstrate improved coordination and collaboration.

Geographical Focus

• The programme primarily targets key border points: Beitbridge, Plumtree, and Chirundu. Interventions may also extend to high migrant-sending or transit districts such as (but not limited to) Chiredzi, Chipinge, Bulawayo, Mwenezi, Mberengwa, Tsholotsho, Bikita, and Chivi.

Target Population 

• The primary target group is Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (UASC) in Zimbabwe, including those in transit, at borders, returned/reunified, or at risk of unsafe migration. Secondary beneficiaries include parents/caregivers, families, community members, government officials, social service workforce, and transporters.

Eligibility Criteria

• Interested organizations must meet the following minimum criteria:
  • Be a non-governmental organization (NGO) or civil society organization (CSO) legally registered to operate in Zimbabwe. Proof of registration is required.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise and proven track record (minimum 3-5 years) in implementing programmes related to at least one of the following areas: Child Protection (including case management, alternative care, MHPSS), Migration Management (especially UASC/CoM), Prevention and Response to GBV/VAC/Trafficking, Community-based Child Protection, Livelihoods and Economic Strengthening for vulnerable households, Civil Registration Support, Monitoring & Evaluation.
  • Experience working directly with vulnerable children, particularly UASC or CoM, is highly desirable.
  • Strong operational presence, established networks, and experience working in the proposed geographic target areas is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated capacity for sound financial management, monitoring, and reporting. (Experience managing UN or major donor funds is an asset).
  • Robust internal policies and procedures on Child Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and commitment to upholding human rights and gender equality principles.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.