DFID 7368 Conflict Sensitivity Programme, South Sudan

Tender description

Actual CPV code is ‘75211200 Foreign Economic-Aid Related Services’. This Conflict Sensitivity Programme (CSP) is jointly supported by DFID (Lead Donor), USAID, Germany/GIZ, Canada and Switzerland. The donors agreed to develop a “shared resource” through the CSP that will comprise the Conflict Sensitivity Forum (advocating for conflict sensitivity in programming) and Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility (CSRF - responsible for establishing, monitoring and disseminating conflict sensitive practices among donors and implementing partners) in South Sudan. The objective of the CSP is to provide services to Donors and their implementing partners that enable them to embed conflict sensitivity in programming so that programmes do no harm; that is, do not exacerbate existing or potential conflicts — and, where possible, contribute to social cohesion, peace building and/or reconciliation. These services will be provided on the basis of the individual Donor demand, as participation in the CSP is not mandatory for Donors or their implementing partners. The desired outcome is increased number of aid programmes are conflict sensitive and support peace and do not exacerbate existing tensions and divisions. The results are expected to be achieved through the following: A) Donors continuously engaged on conflict sensitivity of programming in South Sudan; B) Donors’ and their implementing partners’ joint understanding of the operational context informed by conflict analysis; C) Quality support and expertise provided by the CSRF to donors and their respective implementing partners; and D) Repository of available collective lessons on conflict sensitive programming created. The programme is a two-year pilot, after which the programme will be reviewed and, participating donors will decide on next steps for a possible three years extension. Therefore this PIN and potential tender and any contracts awarded will be for an initial 24 months. Continuation beyond 24 months will depend on a an extensive review of programme performance after 18 months in order to determine whether the programme will be extended for a possible 36 months - and subject to approval of further funding.