partnership to support the selection, proposal development and coaching of selected entities within the Investment Programme for Resilience (IPR)

Project Overview

The Investment Programme for Resilience (IPR (is one of several interventions implemented by UNDP PAPP, it is a comprehensive, inclusive, and integrated response to the needs of the most vulnerable/marginalized communities in Palestine. It is designed based on a sound analysis of the risks and problems posed by the COVID-19 crisis and its immediate implications. It is also based on the analysis of previously existing multispectral development challenges in the Palestinian Territory. The Programme aims to reduce development gaps by addressing short term-immediate needs and medium to longer term priorities with the aim of enhancing access to sustainable and quality services and strengthening the resilience of marginalized communities. There is also a strong focus on the most vulnerable groups and communities including women, youth, and disabled persons. Accordingly, a concept note solicitation was launched by UNDP PAPP for the selection of community infrastructure projects in both East Jerusalem and Gaza. This call for partnership falls under the community resilience component of IPR, which seeks to address community needs through investments in community infrastructure and basic services. NGOs will be selected to rehabilitate, expand or construct infrastructure projects that support socio-economic development, social cohesion and ultimately community resilience in East Jerusalem and GazaTo this end, UNDP has contracted General Consulting and Training (GCT), to accompany UNDP PAPP with the evaluation and selection of the projects and work with the NGOs to develop full-fledged proposals, as well as to provide support the selected NGO in ensuring community engagement is ensured as well as mainstreaming key characteristics of sustainable community infrastructure initiatives, such as environmentally friendly, digital and gender mainstreamed/focused. According to their requirements and expectations.