About PLAN INTERNATIONAL SUDAN

Plan International is an independent humanitarian and development organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. We work with children, young people, and communities, and we are committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of the most vulnerable and excluded children while supporting children's rights and gender equality. We work together with, our supporters, government, and partners to ensure that girls and boys know their rights, and have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to fulfil them.

Plan International Sudan has been operational in Sudan for the past 45 years focusing on promoting children's rights and equality for girls and young women within its humanitarian and development programming portfolio. Our programs are designed to deliver significant changes for girls and boys, putting a special emphasis on gender equality. At present, Plan International Sudan has projects in 7 States (White Nile, Kassala, Gedarif, North Kordofan, South Kordofan, North Dafur with a coordination hub in Port Sudan. Due to the ongoing crisis, Plan continues to scale up its humanitarian program to address the increased needs across the country. We have a strong localisation commitment and are actively seeking new partnerships with local NGOs.

Purpose

The purpose of this call for expressions of interest is to invite local NGOs with relevant experience in humanitarian response in the following sectors: Child Protection, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), Gender, Water, Sanitation, Education in Emergencies, Hygiene (WASH), and Food Security/Nutrition in Sudan for a potential partnership with Plan International Sudan. Strong preference will be given to those NGOs that have physical presence and existing programs in Darfur, North and South Kordofan States. The successful NGOs will contribute to savings lives, alleviating suffering and promoting the right to life with dignity of the targeted vulnerable population affected by different crises.  

Applications must be submitted in English, and they will be assessed by a Technical Review Panel to identify NGOs that have the mandate, capacities and demonstrated expertise to support the achievement of respective humanitarian response objectives and goal. It should be noted that participation in this Call for Expression of Interest does not guarantee the NGO will be selected for a partnership with Plan International Sudan.