Project Description
Under the 9th Country Programme and with the generous support of the Government of Japan, UNFPA is implementing the “Project for the Protection and Empowerment of Women for Addressing Women's Health Needs and Responding to Gender-based Violence in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao” otherwise known as the BABAE (Babaeng Bangsamoro, Arkitekto ng at Ehemplo para sa Pagbabago) Project from 2024-2027. Specifically within the project’s results framework, this call for proposal endeavors to achieve Project Output 2: Quality and acceptable Sexual Reproductive Health and social protection services for women and girls in the Bangsamoro communities are available and accessible.
Expected Results
To contribute to Output 2 of the 9th Country Programme and deliver Output 2 of the BABAE project, the following activities shall be undertaken:
- Facility Needs Assessment for Rural Health Units (RHUs) in Target Municipalities (8 in SGA and 2 in Maguindanao del Sur)
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of selected RHUs and birthing facilities in the target municipalities to evaluate their capacity, gaps, and resource needs for Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) service delivery.
- Assess infrastructure conditions, medical equipment availability, essential supplies, staffing adequacy, and compliance with health and safety standards.
- Engage key stakeholders, including local health authorities, facility managers, and community representatives, to identify challenges and priority areas for improvement.
- Develop a detailed assessment report with recommendations for:
- Infrastructure repairs and refurbishments.
- Procurement of essential medical equipment and supplies.
- Training needs of healthcare providers to enhance EmONC service delivery.
- Strengthening of referral systems for maternal and newborn emergencies.
- Present findings and recommendations to the BARMM Ministry of Health (MOH), UNFPA, relevant government agencies, and local health authorities for validation and prioritization.
2. Work with the Regional, Provincial and Municipal Local Government Units for the licensing and PhilHealth accreditation of birthing facilities.
How to apply
Organizations that wish to participate in this Invitation for Proposals are requested to send their submission through email or mail clearly marked “[Organization Name] Proposal for BABAE Project: Facility Needs Assessment and Technical Assistance” at the following address: UNFPA Philippines mailing address: phl.co@unfpa.org
Alternatively, interested organizations can find the call for proposals on the UN Partner Portal under 'Partnership Opportunities’.
Proposal Format
Interested and qualified organizations/agencies need to submit the following documents using the Proposal Format prescribed in the Invitation for Proposals
Application Deadline
The deadline for submissions is on 30 May 2025, 17:00. Proposals received after the date and time may not be accepted for consideration.
Any requests for additional information must be addressed in writing before 21 May 2025 at the latest to royu@unfpa.org. UNFPA will post responses to queries or clarification requests by any NGO applicants who submitted before the deadline for submission of applications.
Applications must be submitted in English.
UNFPA shall notify applying organizations whether it is considered for further action.
Relevant Documents