Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Partners’ Identification

BACKGROUND:
HEKS/EPER is a Swiss INGO founded in 1946 and based in Zurich. HEKS/EPER is supporting local partner organizations with around 200 projects in 34 key countries worldwide. HEKS/EPER builds partnerships with local NGOs active in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid. In Lebanon, HEKS/EPER has been supporting local NGOs since the 1970s to address the needs of both the most vulnerable Lebanese and refugee communities.

In alignment with its new strategy for the Middle East, HEKS/EPER is exploring new potential partnerships mainly based on synergies within our areas of expertise. We are thus keen on exploring additional opportunities to collaborate with local NGOs working in Lebanon, within the Syrian crisis response.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Key role of the identified NGO would be to implement program activities in close coordination and collaboration with local authorities and HEKS/EPER.

HEKS/EPER would like to support partners in implementing projects for the most vulnerable refugees living in Lebanon as well as host communities within the following sectors:

• Livelihoods
• Food Security
• WASH
• Shelter
• Unconditional/Conditional (Cash for Work) Cash
• Protection

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

1. Valid registration with the Lebanese Government;
2. Extensive experience in projects implementation following the common project-cycle management tools;
3. Previous working experience in Humanitarian Aid particularly within the Syrian crisis response;
4. Track record of strong partnership with local communities, community-based organizations and government agencies in previous assignments;
5. At least five years of working experience in the field of the sectors mentioned above;
6. Qualified core staff at field level and management level in areas mentioned above in (E) and in project areas;
7. Sound financial management and internal financial control system with timely audit record.

NGO PRE-SELECTION PROCESS:

A three-phase selection process will be put in place which includes:

1. Submission of expression of Interest (EOI); Please download the submission template of the “Preliminary Implementing Partner Assessment Tool”
2. Field verification of the shortlisted NGOs
3. One-to-one meetings to fill the full partner assessment for the shortlisted NGOs