05/11/2024
Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI): For Mentoring and Coaching Service by Local Humanitarian Partner (LHP-AEID)
Afro Ethiopia Integrated Development (AEID) is a registered NNGO in Ethiopia since 2003 G.C. and implements projects in the fields of WaSH, Emergency Response, Natural Resource Management, Socio-economic Development, Agriculture and Livelihood, Disaster Risk Management DRM in Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, SWEPR, and BSG Regional States.
AEID’s Vision is “aspires to see healthy, peace loving and productive citizens in Ethiopia and other countries.”
AEID Goal: To contribute to the national development policy of WASH, Humanitarian Response, education, OVCs, environmental protection, peace building, democracy, human rights advocacy, livelihood, rural infrastructure capacity building in the socio-economy of the country and abroad.
AEID ´s core values are the following: WaSH for all, Non-Discrimination, Humanity, Neutrality, Independence, Impartiality, Triple-Nexus, Trustworthiness and Mutual Care and Respect
With the financial support of the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO/AA), AEID seeks to extend technical support to Peer Humanitarian Partners (PHPs) operating in its operational areas. The overall objective is to promote locally led transformative humanitarian action in Ethiopia through mentoring and coaching services provided by the five Local Humanitarian Partners (LHPs) who have undergone capacity sharing and strengthening processes in the first phases of Toward Greater Effectiveness and Timeliness in Humanitarian Emergence Response (ToGETHER).
Therefore, this invitation is extended to all interested PHP to submit their expressions of interest for mentoring and coaching services provided by AEID from January 01, 2025 to April 30, 2027.
Key Dates:
• Opening date for EoI: November 6, 2024.
• Closing date for any enquiries: November 15, 2024
• Closing date for EoI: November 18, 2024
• Reference:
EoI to be sent to: ([email protected] with a copy to [email protected])
Background
Ethiopia has experienced recurring humanitarian crises, including droughts, floods, conflicts, and displacement of populations. These crises have resulted in significant needs for humanitarian assistance, including food aid, shelter, healthcare, and protection services.
Peer Humanitarian Partners (PHPs) play a critical role in responding to these humanitarian crises. They possess deep-rooted knowledge of local communities, trusted relationships with affected populations, and complementary skills that can significantly enhance the effectiveness and timeliness of humanitarian operations. Despite their crucial role, most of local PHPs lack the necessary capacity, including human resources, technical expertise, and financial management skills, to effectively lead and implement humanitarian programs.
To address these challenges and enhance the role of PHPs in the humanitarian system, it is essential to strengthen knowledge and skill sharing among local PHPs in Ethiopia to empower local PHP and promote local leadership and capacity improvement.
Program Overview
The ToGETHER program aims to promote local leadership, mentor grass-root PHPs, and enhance anticipatory humanitarian responses in Ethiopia. Building upon the successes of its first phase, ToGETHER 2.0 will focus on operational activities that directly benefit affected populations through the Humanitarian Operation and Innovation Facility (HOIFA) funding. Additionally, it will emphasize mentoring grass-root CSOs and strategic aspects such as gender, innovation, and anticipatory humanitarian action.
The program involves eight countries, including Bangladesh, Colombia, DRC, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Somalia. Within Ethiopia, the program engages five local or national humanitarian partners (LHPs) to promote local leadership, mentor grass-root CSOs, strengthen anticipatory humanitarian action, pilot risk-sharing models, and advocate for equitable partnerships.
The program will prioritize organizations led by women or with significant women's representation in leadership and decision-making roles. This is in line with the program's commitment to gender equality and inclusion in the humanitarian sector.
Based on the below eligibility criteria, AEID will select only 3/three/ PHPs to capacitate on the humanitarian response for the next 2 years and 4 months.
Participation and Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for the mentorship program, organizations
1. Must be legally registered as Not-For-Profit Organizations according to the revised ACSO regulation.
2. Must possess a valid registration license for a minimum of six months prior to joining the program.
Programming Level Criteria:
1. Operational presence in disaster-prone areas
2. Commitment to humanitarian principles and standards
3. Alignment with LHP's values and mission
4. Experience in working with vulnerable communities
5. Commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment
6. Willingness to participate in the mentorship program
Exclusion Criteria:
The ToGETHER implementing local partners in Ethiopia seeks to Humanitarian Peer Partners which are relatively small and emerging community level organizational which could be benefit from mentoring and coaching service extended by the program implementing partners. Therefore, AEID will not consider organizations that:
1. With significant operational capacity and access to substantial international funding.
2. That have recently participated in similar capacity-building programs or projects funded by international donors or NGOs.
3. That already hold prominent positions within Ethiopia's humanitarian coordination mechanisms and have significant influence on decision-making processes
Documents to Be Submitted
1. Annex 1: Expression of Interest Questionnaire, signed by an authorized representative of the organization. Click here for the questionnaire.
2. Annex 2: Authenticated copies of the certificate of registration of the organization and any other documents demonstrating that the organization is a recognized non-commercial/not-for-profit entity.
3. Annex 3: Recent two years Audit and annual narrative reports submitted to ACSO.
Submission Procedure
Interested organizations should submit their Expression of Interest, including the above information, to [email protected] by copying to the email [email protected] on or before November 18, 2024, 5:00 PM East African Time.
The ToGETHER program is committed to gender equality and inclusion. As such, women-led organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. The program will prioritize applications from organizations that demonstrate a commitment to gender-responsive programming and have experience working with marginalized and vulnerable women and girls.
Notice: you can find the copy of EOI at AEID website: www.aeid.org.et and AEID Facebook: Afro Ethiopia Integrated Development
Afro Ethiopia Integrated Development (AEID) is a non-political, non-religious and non-governmental organization (NGO) established to engaging in supplying safe drinking water to alleviate sanitation problems and work on integrated developmental projects to reduce poverty in Ethiopia.
