UNOPS launches two Call for Proposals in Lebanon

The call for proposals is open for officially registered Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, foundations and academic institutions that are interested in providing activities in the two sites, including provision of operational support and implementation of participatory social activities with the engagement of women, youth, elderly, persons with disabilities and marginalized groups.

Dr Solveig Buhl, Director of KfW Development Bank Office in Beirut, said: “We are aware of the key role played by local community organizations in responding to the needs and we look forward to their engagement in the SIMA project.”

Muhammad Usman Akram, Representative and Director of UNOPS Operational Hub in Amman, said: “We are happy to start our collaboration with local NGOs and CSOs in Lebanon. I am confident their engagement will help in improving the living conditions of  people in Beirut and Bourj Hammoud - Thanks to the funding from  the German Government through KfW Development Bank ”.   

This initiative comes as part of UNOPS effort in enhancing local resilience and implementing development and recovery initiatives through collaboration with grassroot organizations. 

SIMA project aims at improving access to critical municipal services and increasing the resilience of the Beirut and Bourj Hammoud municipalities affected by the Beirut port explosion. The project includes three components that are interlinked to enhance community resilience. The first component is the rehabilitation of public infrastructure; the second is capacity building of municipal staff and project’s partners; and third is provision of grants to NGOs/CSOs. 

Check out the call for Proposals for the Operational Management and Maintenance of both (1) Beit Beirut and (2) UNESCO Palace in the shared documents below. 

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