Action Against Hunger tackles the causes and effects of hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable children, women, and men. Established in France in 1979, Action Against Hunger is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious, non-profit organization.

Action Against Hunger Sudan is issuing this request for expression of interest to identify local partners that will increase and scale up the impact of our interventions in Sudan. The purpose of this General Call for Expression of Interest is to identify eligible NGOs registered, already established and having operations, an interest in and the resources to implement humanitarian response, resilience and development projects in Sudan.

About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is a recognized global humanitarian organization that leads the fight against hunger. With more than four decades of experience, we work in more than 50 countries to diagnose, treat and prevent the causes and consequences of hunger, helping over four million people every year.

Our Vision

A world free from hunger

Our Mission

The mission of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster.

Action Against Hunger Core Principles and Values

Wherever we act, we will respect our core principles:

• Independence

• Neutrality

• Unrestricted access to Humanitarian assistance

• Non-discrimination

• Professionalism

• Transparency

Working together, we will restore dignity and social justice, build resilience, and ensure our community partners and the people we serve remain in charge of their own destinies. We will continue to leave no one behind, providing support to those living in remote and hard-to-reach areas.

Types of Partners we are seeking

Organizations with experience and expertise in working with one or more of the following sectors: Health, Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and Protection - Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Organizations with experience and with operations in the following states: Blue Nile State, Darfur State - East, North, South and West, Red Sea State, South Kordofan State and White Nile State.

Organizations with experience and expertise in working with one or more of the following vulnerable groups are especially encouraged to apply:

1. Minorities (ethnic, religious, etc.)
2. Women
3. Internally displaced persons, refugees and migrants
4. Persons/Children with Disabilities
5. Adolescents/Youth.

   Qualification Criteria for Local Partners

   Your organization non-profit association or non-governmental organization established and registered must have existed for at least three years in compliance with the current legislation in its country. It must be a non-political, non-profit, independent organization.  The local partner is eligible if they have been financed at least once for a completed project successfully and have not been blacklisted by any international Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) or donor

   Submission of Expression of Interest Instructions and Review Process

   Through this announcement, we invite financial institutions to submit an Expression of Interest in accordance with the instructions provided here below. Please read the call for Expressions of Interest carefully.

6. Letter of Interest for the Partnership.
7. Annual Renewal Certificate
8. Annual tax return -2022 and 2023 which ever is applicable
9. Audit Report 2022 and 2023
10. Organizational Profile
11. Registration Certificate
12. Taxpayer Registration Certificate
13. Current Staff List
14. List of Board of Directors
15. List of signatories to bank accounts
16.  Letter of Reference from organizations the Applicant has partnered with in Sudan
17.  Financial Manual
18. Administration Manual

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    Documents will be submitted in an electronic format. They must be scanned and uploaded to the following email address partnership-sd@sd.acfspain.org. Please note that Action Against Hunger will not accept applications or supporting documentation by hand delivery.

    Organisations that wish to participate in this Open Call for Expression of Interest are requested to send their submissions with complete attachments and sent by email with the Subject clearly marked “Local Partners Open Call for Expression of Interest – ACF SUDAN LP 01/2024” at the following email address: partnership-sd@sd.acfspain.org

    OR delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Local Partners Open Call for Expression of Interest – ACF LP 01/2024 at the following address:  Action Against Hunger, Block 12#, building 14#, Dem Madina West, Port Sudan, Attention: Waleed Eisa , Human Resource and Administrative Officer.

    Any request for additional information should be addressed in writing before October 31, 2024 using the same e-mail: partnership-sd@sd.acfspain.org.

    Local Partner Selection

    Applications will be assessed by an evaluation committee to identify organizations that have the mandate, capacities and comparative advantage to support the achievement of the ACF vision and mission. It should be noted that participation in this Open Call for Expression of Interest does not guarantee the organization will be ultimately selected for a partnership with ACF. Successful applications will be eligible for partnering with ACF throughout the next Country Programme period (2024-2025) depending on the needs of the programme and available resources. Accordingly, selected NGOs will be invited to review and finalise partnership agreements in accordance with criteria outlined above and applicable Action Against Hunger Partnerships policy and procedures.

    Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their submissions by communication sent out to the email/postal address that is indicated in the Expression of Interest submission.

    Applications must be submitted in English not later than November 28, 2024. 5:00 p.m. Sudan time.