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The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the United Nations' flagship catalytic financing entity for the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs). With its unique capital mandate and focus on the LDCs, UNCDF works to invest and catalyse capital to support these countries in achieving the sustainable growth and inclusiveness envisioned by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031.

Project Description

UNCDF builds partnerships with other UN organizations, as well as private and public sector actors, to achieve greater impact in development; specifically, by unlocking additional resources and strengthening financing mechanisms and systems contributing to transformation pathways, focusing on such development themes as green economy, digitalization, urbanization, inclusive economies, gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.

To deliver the actions necessary to fulfil the targets outlined in the Global Biodiversity Framework, UNCDF has established a nature-based service line – the Nature Asset Team (NAT). In collaboration with UN agencies, national and international governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other local partners, NAT works to strengthen institutional capacities, catalyze resource flows, and improve access to technical expertise, thereby creating the context for sustained investment in nature assets and long-term distribution of co-benefits.

Since 2021, UNCDF has been working in collaboration with the UN Peacebuilding Fund and the Government of Burundi to address interconnected and transnational root-causes of instability and nature loss in the Kibira National Park and surrounding buffer zone. A critical pillar of implementation has been to establish the Kibira Foundation and structure the co-management agreement with the Office Burundais pour la Protection de l’Environnement (OBPE). With the agreement now in place and additional funding secured, UNCDF is seeking qualified organizations to support the management of the newly established Kibira Foundation and lead the implementation of activities under the co-management framework.

Candidates can apply as: (1) A qualified non-governmental organization (NGO) organization with the necessary track record and expertise to equip the Foundation with sound management structure and support implementation of its key conservation actions; (2) Auxiliary non-profit organizations with specialist expertise in one or more areas of intervention to undertake designated activities. Please clearly indicate the role targeted in your proposal

For queries write to theo.way@uncdf.org cc uncdf.rfa@uncdf.org

Please submit your proposal trough the e-investment platform. Submissions using other templates or sent by other electronic or non electronic means will not be eligible.

Deadline: Aug 7 2023 23:59 (EDT)