Press Release

UNOPS launches the second round of Call for Proposals in Lebanon

14 February 2024

  • Beirut, February 14, 2024 – Funded by the German government through KfW Development Bank, the second round of UNOPS calls for proposals is now open. UNOPS is seeking proposals from local officially registered non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, foundations and academic institutions to assist in the operational management and maintenance of Karantina Garden & Jesuit Garden for two years.

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Caption: Call for Proposals in Support of the Municipality of Beirut - UNOPS

 

The two Call for Proposals documents are available in English. Applications should be submitted in English.

The interventions in the Karantina & Jesuit gardens, funded by the German government through KfW Development Bank,  will focus on the operational management of the sites, such as the provision of cleaning and maintenance-related services, and implementation of community activities, such as neighborhood markets, art exhibitions, workshops, etc, in coordination with the Municipality of Beirut.

Applicants can submit proposals as a consortium or individually.

Organizations that have gender equality practices in place with specialized knowledge, expertise, and a track record of working on community-based activities and maintenance of public spaces, women’s rights organizations, women-led organizations, and grassroot women’s organizations are encouraged to apply.

The application is open from 10 February - 8 March 2024 12:00 a.m  (GMT +2).

All applications can be submitted through one of the below options:

  1. Via email to: grantslb@unops.org
  2. Personal delivery to UNOPS office should be made during working hours from 09:00 to 14:00 Beirut/Lebanon before or by the submission deadline. One hard copy of the duly completed and signed form marked “Copy” shall be included. A signed receipt will be given back once received.

UNOPS Address is: Qubic Business Building; Daoud Ammoun Street; Sin El Fil, Mount Lebanon. 

Pre-submission meetings will be held on 19 February, 2024 virtually to provide guidance to potential applicants in the application process and answer any questions needed.

Link to pre-submission meetings can be find below:

  1. Karantina Garden: From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Beirut time):  https://meet.google.com/syg-dnou-hjt?authuser=0
  2. Jesuit Garden: From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Beirut time): https://meet.google.com/fic-vwne-nuw?authuser=0

Check out on the link provided the Karantina Garden Call for Proposals (PDF): English

Check out on the link provided the Jesuit Garden Call for Proposals (PDF): English

UN entities involved in this initiative

UNOPS
United Nations Office for Project Services

Other entities involved in this initiative

KFW
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau

Goals we are supporting through this initiative