UNDP Ethiopia Call for Proposals – SIARP 2.0: Ending Violence Against Women

UNDP Ethiopia has issued a Call for Proposals (reference UNDP-ETH-00793) seeking Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or NGOs to support implementation under the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP) 2.0, focused on ending violence against women and girls (EVAWG).

Key facts at a glance

Audience fit and geographic scope

This opportunity is primarily relevant to CSOs and NGOs registered and operating in Ethiopia that work on ending violence against women and girls, gender-based violence prevention and response, survivor-centred services, social norms change, or related advocacy.

For Nigerian and other West African organisations the connection is indirect. The procurement notice lists Ethiopia as the beneficiary country. Direct eligibility for non-Ethiopian organisations cannot be confirmed from the publicly available notice. Organisations outside Ethiopia should only proceed if the full solicitation documents (accessible via the Quantum portal) explicitly allow international partners, consortia, or regional technical roles. Do not assume eligibility based on the regional nature of SIARP 2.0 alone.

What is SIARP 2.0?

SIARP 2.0 is the second phase of the Spotlight Initiative’s Africa Regional Programme. It is a multi-agency effort (involving UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, UNICEF and others) working with the African Union Commission, Regional Economic Communities and civil society to accelerate the elimination of violence against women and girls, address harmful practices, and strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights across Africa. The programme runs through 2028–2029 and emphasises policy frameworks, prevention, survivor-centred services, data, and support for women’s rights and youth-led movements.

This specific UNDP Ethiopia call is one of the CSO partnership mechanisms under that broader programme.

Application process

Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the UNDP Quantum supplier portal:

1. Register or log in at the Quantum supplier portal (supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org). Use the organisation’s full legal name as it appears on registration and bank documents. Do not create duplicate profiles.
2. Search for the tender using reference UNDP-ETH-00793 or the title relating to SIARP 2.0 / EVAWG.
3. Subscribe to the notice to receive any amendments.
4. Download the full solicitation documents (Terms of Reference, eligibility criteria, evaluation methodology, budget template, etc.).
5. Submit the complete proposal by the deadline.

The publicly visible notice does not contain the detailed scope of work, exact funding ceiling, geographic coverage within Ethiopia, or full eligibility checklist. These details are in the downloadable solicitation package. Organisations that have never used Quantum should register early and review UNDP’s bidder guidance.

Practical considerations

• The deadline is very close (2 October 2026). Only organisations already prepared with registration documents, past performance records on GBV/VAWG work, and financial systems should attempt a submission.
• “Home-based” indicates the work is not office-based at UNDP premises, but the beneficiary country is Ethiopia, so local presence, networks and contextual knowledge are likely to be important.
• Contact for technical issues with the portal or clarification requests: info.procurementet@undp.org (reference the tender number).

What readers should do next

1. Log into or create a Quantum supplier profile immediately.
2. Download and carefully review the full solicitation documents for UNDP-ETH-00793.
3. Confirm whether your organisation meets every eligibility requirement stated in those documents.
4. If you are based outside Ethiopia, check explicitly whether international or multi-country applicants are permitted.
5. Submit only through the official portal before the stated deadline.

This article is based on the public UNGM procurement notice and secondary summaries. The definitive requirements, budget range, deliverables and evaluation criteria are contained in the official solicitation documents available only via the Quantum portal. Always rely on those primary documents before preparing a proposal.

Primary source
UNGM procurement notice UNDP-ETH-00793 (published 18 September 2026; deadline 2 October 2026).

CBIconsort Research Brief

Audience fit
Primarily for Ethiopian CSOs and NGOs working on ending violence against women and girls. Indirect relevance for other African (including Nigerian) organisations interested in SIARP 2.0 learning or potential partnership, provided the full documents allow it. Geographic restriction is stated clearly; no manufactured eligibility for non-Ethiopian applicants.

Primary sources consulted

• UNGM notice: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/314877 (UNDP-ETH-00793)
• SIARP 2.0 programme context documents (public programme summaries)

Secondary sources
Opportunity aggregators used only to cross-check dates and basic descriptors; core facts taken from the official notice.

Key verified facts

• Reference UNDP-ETH-00793
• Focus: SIARP 2.0 / EVAWG
• Beneficiary: Ethiopia
• Duration: Nov 2026 – Dec 2028
• Deadline: 2 Oct 2026, 04:00 GMT-4
• Submission: Quantum supplier portal only
• Contact: info.procurementet@undp.org

Source freshness
Notice published 18 September 2026; checked 28 September 2026. Deadline is four days away.

Conflicting or missing information
Full TOR, funding amount, precise geographic scope within Ethiopia, and detailed eligibility criteria are not in the public notice and must be obtained from the solicitation documents. Whether non-Ethiopian CSOs can apply is not confirmed in public materials.

CBIconsort original angle
Clear geographic caution for non-Ethiopian readers; emphasis on the very tight deadline and the necessity of downloading the full documents; practical guidance on Quantum registration; distinction between this Ethiopia-managed CSO call and earlier continental SIARP 2.0 calls.