DEADLINE: 27TH JULY, 2021
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT (MHPSS) REHABILITATION SERVICE PROVIDERS
BACKGROUND
Experiences associated with irregular migration through the Central Mediterranean route from Nigeria through North Africa to Europe often exert great mental strain on migrants. This route proves extremely dangerous as migrants often struggle to cope with stressors associated with the hazardous journey and return to their communities of origin, amidst limited resources, stripped off familiar social safety nets, and other deprivations, torture and human rights violations. Upon their return, returned migrants also face other challenges and stressful experiences which need to be addressed if their reintegration is to be sustainable. Incorporating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) components into IOM activities is part of the integrated approach to ensure sustainable and comprehensive reintegration of returning migrants by ensuring their psychological needs are also met. However, there is currently limited access to mental health and psycho-social support rehabilitation services in areas of high returns and this creates a challenge in reintegrating returnees in a sustainable manner.
With support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), IOM is implementing several programs aiming to improve the reintegration of returnees through providing protection and assistance to vulnerable and stranded migrants, including voluntary return and support for sustainable reintegration in the communities of origin.
Within this framework, IOM is seeking to support relevant stakeholders and civil societies providing MHPSS rehabilitation services for returned migrants with mental health needs. This partnership seeks to strengthen the technical and material capacities of partners in provision of community based MHPSS rehabilitation services to returned migrants and in turn enable such partners organize and deliver activities as well as implement MHPSS related policies and programmes at community level.
ELIGIBILITY
This expression of interest is open to public and private institutions, civil society organizations that meet the following minimum requirements:
(A) Institutions
- Must be licensed to operate in Nigeria and registered with the relevant state agencies, with preference given to those who operate within or near either of the following states: Lagos, Delta, Edo, Abuja, Ogun, Imo, Oyo.
- Must operate /provide Mental Health or Psychosocial Support rehabilitation facilities/ services as part of their activities.
- Must operate facilities and conduct activities that are conducive to the promotion of psychosocial and mental wellbeing.
- Must be familiar with the principles of humanitarian assistance.
- Must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
- Can be either a public or private entity
Or
(B) Civil Society Organizations:
Civil society organizations with the below experience in the following states: Lagos, Delta, Edo, Abuja, Ogun, Imo and Oyo
- Must have at least 4 years’ experience in supporting returned migrants and/ or vulnerable populations via various mental health or psychosocial support rehabilitation facilities.
- Have at least 4 years’ experience in providing community awareness on issues related to mental health and psychosocial support, uptake of health services, stigma reduction initiatives.
- Experience in working with community support groups or supporting establishment of community support groups to address social norms.
- 3 to 4 years’ experience in group or individual counselling among vulnerable groups and linking them to their respective communities.
- Must be involved in enhancing and building increased resilience among vulnerable groups.
- 3 to 4 years’ experience in providing community-based initiatives including but not limited to actors who manage safe spaces, or group recreational activities or shelter/rehabilitation services.
- Utilize a monitoring and evaluation system for follow-up of clients.
- Registration with appropriate government ministries, including licenses and certificates.
- Interested applicants must be based in any of the states listed above.
QUERIES RELATED TO APPLICATIONS:
Service providers requiring any clarifications on the content of this document may notify the IOM in writing at the following email address: IOMLagosTenders@iom.int. IOM will respond to any request for clarification received on or before 20 July 2021.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
IOM invites interested service providers to submit an expression of interest, along with a cover letter in support of their application, addressed to the IOM Lagos Procurement Unit and sent to the following email IOMLagosTenders@iom.int on or before 27 July 2021
Or
Hard copies of your application can also be submitted to any of our offices listed below:
(1) 1, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Lagos state
(2) 3, Aideyan Street, off Ihama Road, GRA, Benin City, Edo state.
(3) 55 Hassan Musa Katsina Road, Asokoro, Abuja, FCT.
The Application document should comprise of the following:
(1) Cover Letter.
(a) A copy of this Request for Expression of Interest duly signed on all pages by the Company/Service Provider’s Authorized Representative.
(2) Technical Proposal
Kindly fill in the below information in the tables provided in Annex A (see link) with the below details:
(a) Details of organizational structure and activities.
(b) The list of key staff (CVs should be included as attachments, including description of expertise, work experience, training, and education)
(c) Details of location and geographical scope.
(d) Details of vulnerable groups previously assisted (type of vulnerability, age, gender).
(e) If providing child related services, provision of childcare services, whether applicable, by certified educators.
(f) Kindly share one professional reference, with complete contact details.
(g) Kindly share monitoring methodology and tools (assessments, screenings, performance appraisal system, final training evaluation).
(3) Financial proposal
(a) Overview of services provided to date and respective costs.
(b) Audited reports OR financial reports for the last three (3) years.
(4) Applications shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:
(a) Capacity
(b) Track Record and Experience
(c) Technical Expertise
(d) Financial Strength
Only eligible and qualified service providers on above shall be invited to participate in the subsequent procurement process.
The Annex A with the Bidder’s information MUST be filled.
ATTACHMENTS
Expression of Interest Document
Annex A
