Call for Proposals: Community-Based Infrastructure and Early Recovery in South Sudan

Deadline: 27-Aug-2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals from eligible South Sudanese civil society organizations (CSOs) and national NGOs to implement community-based infrastructure, emergency employment, livelihood recovery, and resilience-building activities in five priority locations. The 12-month Relief, Employment, and Vital Infrastructure for the Vulnerable in Emergencies (REVIVE II) programme focuses on vulnerable populations, including displaced people, returnees, and host communities, while strengthening local recovery and resilience.

What Is the UNDP REVIVE II Programme?

REVIVE II is a UNDP-led recovery and resilience programme implemented in partnership with the Government of South Sudan. It applies a humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) nexus approach, linking immediate emergency support with early recovery, local economic revitalization, governance, social cohesion, and longer-term resilience.

The programme is designed for communities affected by conflict, displacement, climate-related shocks, economic instability, and limited access to essential infrastructure and services.

The implementation period runs until 31 July 2027, with activities concentrated in five priority locations:

• Bor, Jonglei State
• Renk, Upper Nile State
• Malakal, Upper Nile State
• Rumbek, Lakes State
• Yambio, Western Equatoria State

Why Does REVIVE II Matter?

South Sudan continues to face significant humanitarian and development challenges caused by conflict, climate shocks, displacement, and economic instability. More than 9 million people are expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2026.

REVIVE II responds to these challenges by combining emergency employment and infrastructure support with activities that help communities recover and become more resilient.

The programme seeks to:

• Improve access to critical community infrastructure and essential services.
• Create emergency employment opportunities for vulnerable populations.
• Support early economic recovery and livelihood restoration.
• Strengthen resilience among displaced populations, returnees, and host communities.
• Improve local capacity for early recovery planning.
• Strengthen local governance and community participation.
• Promote social cohesion and peaceful community relations.
• Support locally led recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

The call is intended for legally registered national NGOs and civil society organizations in South Sudan that meet the required organizational, operational, financial, and technical criteria.

Eligible organizations must generally demonstrate the following:

• Legal registration as a national NGO or CSO in South Sudan.
• An operational presence in at least one of the five REVIVE II target locations.
• At least six years of relevant experience working in fragile or conflict-affected contexts.
• Experience in areas such as:
• At least three years of audited financial statements.
• Functional financial management and internal control systems.
• Appropriate safeguarding, compliance, and organizational policies.
• Previous experience implementing projects with UNDP or other United Nations agencies.

Organizations should carefully review the official call documentation for the complete eligibility and compliance requirements before submitting a proposal.

What Activities Can REVIVE II Support?

REVIVE II is designed around integrated community recovery rather than a single-sector intervention.

Potential areas of implementation include:

• Community-based infrastructure rehabilitation.
• Improvement of access to essential services.
• Emergency employment and temporary income opportunities.
• Agriculture and livelihood recovery.
• Local economic revitalization.
• Support for vulnerable and displaced populations.
• Rehabilitation and recovery activities.
• Community resilience-building.
• Local recovery planning and capacity development.
• Governance and community participation.
• Social cohesion and reintegration initiatives.

The specific activities and outputs proposed by applicants should respond to the needs of the selected target location and align with the objectives and requirements established by UNDP.

Where Will REVIVE II Be Implemented?

REVIVE II covers five priority locations across South Sudan.

Bor, Jonglei State

Activities in Bor are intended to contribute to community recovery, access to vital infrastructure, employment, and resilience-building for vulnerable populations.

Renk, Upper Nile State

Renk is one of the programme’s priority locations for supporting early recovery, livelihoods, community infrastructure, and vulnerable populations.

Malakal, Upper Nile State

In Malakal, interventions are expected to contribute to recovery, essential services, resilience, and strengthened local capacities.

Rumbek, Lakes State

Rumbek is included as a priority location for community-based recovery and resilience-building interventions.

Yambio, Western Equatoria State

Yambio is the fifth target location and will benefit from activities focused on recovery, livelihoods, infrastructure, employment, and community resilience.

How Does the REVIVE II Programme Work?

REVIVE II follows an integrated recovery model that connects immediate humanitarian needs with longer-term development and peacebuilding objectives.

The approach can be understood through four interconnected areas:

1. Vital infrastructure: Improving or rehabilitating community infrastructure and access to essential services.
2. Emergency employment: Providing temporary employment and income opportunities to vulnerable community members.
3. Economic and livelihood recovery: Supporting households and local economies to recover from shocks.
4. Resilience and social cohesion: Strengthening local institutions, community capacities, governance, and peaceful relations.

This approach helps communities move beyond short-term relief toward sustainable recovery and greater capacity to withstand future crises.

How to Apply

Eligible South Sudanese NGOs and CSOs should follow the application instructions provided in the official UNDP call for proposals.

Applicants should:

1. Confirm organizational eligibility.
   Verify that the organization is legally registered in South Sudan and satisfies the required experience, location, financial, and compliance criteria.
2. Confirm operational presence.
   Ensure that the organization has an established operational presence in at least one of the five target locations.
3. Review the programme objectives.
   Understand the REVIVE II priorities, including community infrastructure, emergency employment, early recovery, livelihoods, resilience, governance, and social cohesion.
4. Develop a location-specific concept.
   Design activities based on clearly identified needs in the selected target location and target population.
5. Demonstrate organizational capacity.
   Provide evidence of relevant project experience, qualified personnel, financial management systems, safeguarding measures, and previous UN or UNDP project experience.
6. Prepare the required documentation.
   Include registration documents, audited financial statements, organizational policies, evidence of relevant experience, and other documents requested in the official application package.
7. Submit the proposal according to UNDP instructions.
   Follow the prescribed application format, submission method, deadline, and other requirements stated in the official call documentation.

What Should Applicants Highlight in Their Proposals?

A strong proposal should clearly connect the proposed intervention to the programme’s objectives and the needs of the selected community.

Applicants should clearly explain:

• The specific problem being addressed.
• The target population and its vulnerabilities.
• The selected implementation location.
• The proposed infrastructure or recovery activities.
• How emergency employment will benefit vulnerable people.
• How the project will contribute to livelihoods and local economic recovery.
• How the intervention will strengthen community resilience.
• How local communities will participate in implementation.
• How the project will support social cohesion and inclusive governance.
• How risks will be managed.
• How results will be monitored and measured.
• How the organization will ensure safeguarding, accountability, and financial compliance.

Common Mistakes Applicants Should Avoid

Organizations preparing proposals should avoid common eligibility and application problems.

• Applying without confirming legal registration requirements.
• Proposing activities outside the five designated locations.
• Failing to demonstrate the required six years of relevant experience.
• Providing incomplete or outdated financial documentation.
• Failing to demonstrate previous UNDP or UN implementation experience.
• Submitting a proposal that does not clearly address vulnerable populations.
• Focusing only on infrastructure without explaining employment, recovery, or resilience outcomes.
• Providing weak evidence of financial management and internal controls.
• Omitting safeguarding and compliance measures.
• Failing to connect proposed activities with local needs and programme objectives.
• Ignoring the official submission format or deadline.

Key Information at a Glance

• Programme: Relief, Employment, and Vital Infrastructure for the Vulnerable in Emergencies (REVIVE II)
• Implementing organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• Partner: Government of South Sudan
• Applicant type: National NGOs and civil society organizations in South Sudan
• Programme focus: Community infrastructure, emergency employment, early recovery, livelihoods, resilience, governance, and social cohesion
• Target locations: Bor, Renk, Malakal, Rumbek, and Yambio
• Minimum relevant experience: Six years
• Financial requirement: Audited financial statements for the previous three years
• UN experience: Previous experience with UNDP or another UN agency required
• Implementation period: 12 months, with implementation running until 31 July 2027
• Target groups: Vulnerable populations, displaced people, returnees, and host communities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UNDP REVIVE II programme?

REVIVE II is a UNDP programme in South Sudan focused on community-based infrastructure, emergency employment, early recovery, economic revitalization, and resilience-building. It targets vulnerable populations, displaced people, returnees, and host communities in five priority locations.

Who can apply for REVIVE II funding?

Legally registered national NGOs and civil society organizations in South Sudan that satisfy the programme’s eligibility requirements can apply. Applicants must have an operational presence in at least one target location and demonstrate relevant technical, financial, organizational, and UN project experience.

Which locations are covered by REVIVE II?

The programme covers Bor in Jonglei State, Renk and Malakal in Upper Nile State, Rumbek in Lakes State, and Yambio in Western Equatoria State.

How much experience must an organization have?

Eligible organizations must demonstrate at least six years of experience in relevant areas such as recovery, agriculture, livelihoods, economic recovery, rehabilitation, or reintegration in fragile contexts.

Is previous UN experience required?

Yes. Applicants are required to demonstrate previous experience working with UNDP or other United Nations agencies.

What financial documents are required?

Applicants must have audited financial statements covering the previous three years and demonstrate functional financial management systems and appropriate internal controls.

When does REVIVE II implementation end?

The REVIVE II implementation period runs until 31 July 2027. Applicants should use the official UNDP call documentation to confirm the applicable submission deadline and detailed implementation requirements.

Conclusion

The UNDP REVIVE II programme provides an opportunity for qualified South Sudanese civil society organizations and national NGOs to contribute to community recovery and resilience in five priority locations. By combining vital infrastructure, emergency employment, livelihood recovery, local capacity-building, governance, and social cohesion, REVIVE II aims to address immediate vulnerabilities while supporting longer-term recovery.

Organizations interested in applying should first verify their eligibility, operational presence, relevant experience, financial capacity, safeguarding systems, and previous UN experience. They should then prepare a location-specific proposal that clearly demonstrates how their activities will improve infrastructure and services, create employment, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience among vulnerable communities.

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