Deadline: 20-Sep-24

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is pleased to invite qualified organizations to submit their respective proposals for the “Framework to assess Readiness for Resilient and inclusive Recovery” project.

Purpose

• The primary objective of this call for proposal is to analyze and evaluate the critical criteria that determine resilient recovery readiness based on experience of different countries.
• By examining case studies of recent disaster events in Turkey, Wayanad (India), Philippines, Tonga, Brazil, Mexico, USA, Fiji, Mozambique, Malawi, Portugal, Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq. The primary goal of this initiative is to design an evidence-based, adaptable framework that can assess and enhance recovery readiness of countries. The framework should include KPIs that allow for the measurement of preparedness, effectiveness, and efficiency in post-disaster recovery, drawing on lessons from the selected case studies to ensure relevance across varied socio-economic, geographic, and cultural contexts.
• This proposal aims to:
  • Identify the key factors contributing to successful recovery efforts to build back better.
  • Evaluate the readiness related effectiveness of existing governance structures, policies, capacity, data, knowledge, financing and practices in enhancing resilience.
  • Provide recommendations for strengthening readiness of recovery mechanisms globally.
  • Compile list of KPIs/indicators which contributes to measuring readiness for recovery along with specific examples of actions.

Funding Information

• The maximum amount requested from UNDRR for the implementation of this project cannot exceed 140,000USD.

Duration

• The duration of the proposed project cannot exceed 31st December 2024.

Outcomes

• Assessing readiness for resilient recovery would lead to several positive outcomes for countries, including:
  • Enhanced Preparedness: Countries can identify gaps in their disaster response and recovery systems, enabling them to implement proactive measures to improve readiness before disasters strike. This helps in mitigating the impact of future disasters.
  • Faster Recovery: By understanding their recovery readiness, countries can streamline processes, reduce delays, and ensure faster mobilization of resources post-disaster, leading to quicker recovery times for affected communities.
  • Stronger Institutional Capacity: Assessment encourages the strengthening of institutional frameworks and coordination mechanisms across government, private sector, and civil society, improving overall governance and decision-making during recovery efforts.
  • Improved Resource Allocation: With a clear understanding of recovery readiness, countries can prioritize resources and investments more effectively, ensuring they are deployed where most needed, improving the efficiency of recovery programs.
  • Resilient Infrastructure: Readiness assessments promote the incorporation of resilient infrastructure planning, ensuring that rebuilt systems—whether physical, social, or economic— are better able to withstand future disasters.
  • Inclusive Recovery: Assessing readiness ensures that recovery plans are inclusive, considering the needs of vulnerable populations, and fostering gender-sensitive approaches, leading to more equitable recovery efforts.
  • Risk Reduction: A readiness assessment provides insights into existing vulnerabilities, allowing for the design and implementation of more robust disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies, reducing future disaster impacts.
  • Sustainability and Long-Term Recovery: Countries that assess their readiness are better equipped to adopt a long-term recovery horizon, focusing on sustainable recovery that integrates economic, environmental, and social dimensions, reducing the likelihood of repeated disasters.
  • Greater Collaboration: The process fosters coordination and collaboration among stakeholders—governments, private sector, civil society, and international partners—leading to more cohesive and well-integrated recovery efforts.

Eligibility Criteria

• All International and national non-governmental organizations that wish to be considered for partnership opportunities with UNDRR will need to register and create a profile on the United Nations Partner Portal (UNPP). Following verification of the profile information, partners will be eligible to apply to partnership opportunities with UNDRR as well as the UN Secretariat and all other participating UN Organizations.
• Only registered organizations whose profile has been successfully verified will be considered eligible partners to apply for grant opportunities with UNDRR.

For more information, visit UNDRR.