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Purpose of CFP: To strengthen the institutionalization of fit-for-purpose land tools and generate actionable knowledge that drives inclusive and sustainable land governance.

Project Key Information

  • UN-Habitat Project Title: Strengthening Innovative Approaches Towards Enhanced Land Governance
  • Locations: Global
  • Anticipated start date: 1st September 2025
  • Estimated duration of project in calendar months: 4 months
  • Maximum proposed value in US$: 35,000
  • Lead Organization: Land, Housing, and Shelter Section (LHSS), UN-Habitat

Brief Background of the Project 

The Global Land Tool Network (GLTN), as facilitated by UN-Habitat, is an alliance of international, regional, and national partners working together to “securing land and property rights for all” through the development of pro-poor and gender responsive land tools and approaches within the continuum of land rights framework. It supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda. GLTN is collaborating with its implementing partners, to further develop and validate land tools through country-level interventions, while also strengthening its global normative impact through experiences and lessons learnt. Accordingly, GLTN aims to document and disseminate hands-on applications of the Valuation of Unregistered Land (VUL) methodology, strengthen country-level expertise in Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration (FFP LA) and empower young surveyors as catalysts for land governance reform through the Volunteer Community Surveyor Program (VCSP).

Previous GLTN interventions have laid the groundwork across three interconnected streams. First, this has included championing VUL by convening regional and global workshops, translating the 

2021 VUL Practice Manual into French and Spanish, and engaging with bodies like RICS, IAIA and IGAD to explore practical valuation challenges for unregistered, tribal and communal lands. Second, through VCSP, GLTN scaled in-country deployments of young surveyors - integrating humanitarian-focused surveying with GLTN country partners - and bolstered technical know-how through Wisdom Workshops, online trainings and an FIG publication on the role of young surveyors in contributing to sustainable land governance. Third, GLTN piloted a FFP land administration framework in Katsina State, Nigeria, by mapping stakeholders, delivering multiple capacity development sessions, validating draft guidelines with government and community actors and establishing a permanent FFP secretariat.

Some of the key achievements from these interventions include six VUL learning events that reached over 200 valuation and land professionals and the translation of the VUL Practice Manual into French and Spanish. Through VCSP, 23 young surveyors were mobilized across Kenya, Uganda, Namibia and the Philippines; four hybrid Wisdom Workshops engaged more than 100 participants; and an FIG publication documented volunteer deployments, program evolution and impact assessments. In Nigeria, the FFP LA pilot secured high-level endorsement from the Katsina Ministry of Lands, trained over 90 stakeholders—including community leaders and women’s groups, validated a draft state land framework, and charted a roadmap for scaling FFP into Sokoto and Jigawa States.

Building on the momentum of recent interventions, this call for proposal aims to consolidate prior achievements while contributing more broadly to the realization of GLTN’s 2018–2030 vision and mission. The project is anchored on three key objectives:

  1. Enhance knowledge and capacity for the practical application of VUL guidelines in a developing country context.

  2. Increase awareness and support the development and implementation of FFP LA framework in Nigeria.

  3. Strengthen the role of Young Surveyors in advancing climate-resilient tenure security through innovation and field-based solutions.

Main Outputs and Activities

In close collaboration with the Land, Housing and Shelter Section of UN-Habitat, the implementing partner will be undertaking the following key interventions and activities:

  1. Documentation on Valuation of Unregistered Land 

  • Conduct a desk review and legal analysis of land valuation and acquisition frameworks in the context of a developing country.

  • Undertake field research and stakeholder interviews in selected groups involved in land valuation.

  • Facilitate participatory workshops to validate findings and co-develop practical policy recommendations.

  1. Fit for Purpose Land Administration in Nigeria

  • Conduct stakeholder sensitization meetings with government officials of at least one state in Nigeria on Fit-for-Purpose land administration.

  • Undertake feasibility studies of existing administrative, legal, and spatial frameworks to support FFP implementation.

  • Prepare and submit a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and stakeholder commitments.

  1. Strengthen the Role of Young Surveyors in Advancing Climate-Resilient Tenure Security  through VCSP

  • Conduct Hackathon where young surveyors are able to provide an innovative software application aligning with the GLTN goal and addresses climate and land administration cases.

  • Conduct wisdom workshops that connect local knowledge with global perspectives.

  • Participatory mapping of climate-induced risks and land tenure vulnerabilities in selected communities, strengthening data-driven, climate-responsive land governance solutions in a developing country context.

Risk Analysis 

The following potential risks may occur so the suggested mitigation factors need to be considered. Constant monitoring is also essential. 

Risk

Mitigation Measures

Short implementation window

To ensure timely and efficient implementation, the project will adopt a clear, phased workplan with prioritized deliverables and built-in contingency measures, leveraging hybrid approaches where appropriate

Limited stakeholder engagement

To build trust and foster commitment, the project will initiate early, inclusive engagement with key stakeholders while drawing on proven success from prior interventions

Limited uptake of intervention outcomes post-project

Actively involve end-users in the co-design and customization of relevant land tools to ensure relevance, ownership and practical usability, while incorporating post-project support mechanisms such as alignment with institutional programs for continued scaling and uptake

 

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

 

Submission Details/ Documents Required 

 

 

Legal Status
  • Certificate of registration/incorporation i.e., 
  • Proof of registration in Country of Origin. 
  • Proof of registration of Country of operation
  • Proof of country operational presence
Organization profile and details
  • Clear organization profile and structure of the organization indicating:
  • Organization’s vision, mission and objectives 
  • Management structure 
  • Members of the Governing Board and their Designations duly certified by the Corporate Secretary, or its equivalent document 
  • Proof of membership to professional associations if any.

Financial Capacity
  • Audited company financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) and auditors report for the last two years 
Exclusive bank account
  • Is the organization willing and able to have a separate bank account for the funds provided by UN-Habitat?
Integrity and Governance 
  • The organization should complete and submit a signed Partner Declaration Form
  • Provide the profiles of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Head of the Organization and Chief of Finance

Submission of Technical and Financial Proposal

A technical proposal should be submitted presenting a detailed discussion of how the organization understands the context of the activities, a proposed methodology and technical approach to the activities, risk analysis and mitigation strategies, capacity of the organization and proposed workplan and timeline of each deliverable (10 pages max). A template is available as a guide is available upon request.

A budget proposal should accompany the technical proposal which include the proposed budget per output/activity per different expense class or budget categories and estimated cash and/or in-kind contribution from implementing partners. A template is available as a guide upon request. 
 

Selection Criteria

Criteria Submission Details/ Documents Required Weighting
1.   Technical capacity   40%

1.1 Does the organization have the relevant experience and proven track record in implementing activities in the areas of the project? 

Has it managed in the past projects of similar technical complexities and financial size? 

Is the project linked with the core business of the IP? 
  • List of projects executed in the last 2 years (value, location, donors, nature of projects, execution stage – completed or ongoing).
  • Demonstrate how the experiences in past projects are relevant in the execution of the current proposal
  • References from past donors
  

1.2 Does the organization have qualified technical staff with the experience and the technical skills required by the project? 

What is the staff size, type, qualification and education background?
  • CVs of key management staff, technical and non-technical staff that will be involved on the project 
  • How many technical staff do you have in the concerned Country for implementing the project? Is there reasonable assurance that such technical staff required by the project will continue to be available as needed in the Project? 
  
1.3 Does the organization have a clear and strong link with an identifiable constituency relevant to the targeted population of the project?  
Does it have the ability to impact on the targeted population and on the issues? 
Does it have strong presence in the field and for how long?  
Does it have adequate capacity to work in key areas/regions where the proposed field activities will be implemented? 
 
  • Demonstrate, describe and provide proof of local operational presence, including link and ability to impact the targeted population.
  
1.4 Does the organization possess adequate physical facilities, office equipment, transport, etc. to implement the activities?
  • Provide location and list of office facilities, vehicles and office equipment locally available to implement the project.
  
1.5 Does the organization have formal procedures to monitor project execution (e.g. milestones, outputs, expenditures…)
  • Provide formal project monitoring policies and procedures
  
2.   Financial and administrative capacity   15%
2.1 Has the organization been in operation over a period of at least 2 years to demonstrate its financial sustainability and relevance? 
  • State the years of operation
  • Financial statements for the last 2 years
  
2.2 Does the organization have qualified staff in Finance? Is the current accounting system computerized and does have the capacity to collect and provide separate financial reports on the activities executed under the Agreement of Cooperation?  
Does it have systems and practices to monitor and report whether the project deliverables and expenditures are within agreed time and budget?  
Does it have minimum segregation of duties in place (separation between project management, finance/accounting and executive office) 
 
  • CVs of key finance and accounting staff
  • Description and key features and controls of the accounting system used 
  • Organization structure/ Organogram
  
2.3 Does the organization have the capacity to procure goods and services on a transparent and competitive basis?(if applicable) check for procurement unit with experienced staff
  • Copies of procurement policies and procedures. The procedures should show how you procure locally and internationally.
  
2.4 Does the organization have formal procedures and controls to mitigate fraud such as multiple signature signatories on bank accounts, reporting and prosecution of incidences of fraud?
  • Describe anti-fraud controls and provide formal procedures 
  
2.5 Does the organization have capacity to provide in-kind, financial, personnel contribution as UN-Habitat Implementing Partner in this present project? Please give details of contribution nature and size.
  • Describe nature and value of contribution (in-kind or cash)
  
3. Financial Proposal   15%

3.1 Is the budget for each component of the activity to be performed by the Implementing Partner

(i) cost-effective (i.e. the cost should be economical and prudently estimated to avoid any under/over estimation) 

(ii) justifiable/well supported and 

(iii) accurate and complete

Budget Proposal <provide link>

  • BOQ (if applicable)
  • Other supporting documents
  
4.   Technical Proposal   30 %
4.1 The technical proposal is sound and responds adequately to the specifications and requirements? Technical Proposal document <provide link>  
Cumulative score for ratios   100%

 

Expression of Interest must be delivered in electronic format no later than 30th July 2025 to John Gitau at the following email address: john.gitau1@un.org, with a copy to Hellen Ndung’u through the following e-mail address: hellen-nyamweru.ndungu@un.org. All related questions or clarifications must also be coursed through these email addresses. Upon request to these email addresses, all related forms and templates will also be shared.

Disclaimer: Please note that this notice does not constitute a solicitation and UN‐Habitat reserves the right to change or cancel this project at any time in the process. Submitting a reply to an EOI does not guarantee that the submitting organization will be selected to carry out the implementation of the project.

Notes:

  1. Interested Organizations must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochure, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff etc.). 

  2. The CFP and accompanying documents must be received in accordance with instructions provided. CFP submitted to a different email address other than the specified one will not be considered. 

  3. CFP from applicants failing to provide the complete information to fulfil the basic eligibility criteria will be considered non-responsive. 

  4. CFP received after the above deadline will not be considered 

  5. Organizations will be selected in accordance with the procedure set out in the UN-Habitat IP Management policy and Standard Operating Procedures. 

  6. CFP from applicants failing to provide the requested information will be disregarded. 

  7. This CFP does not entail any commitment on the part of UN-Habitat, either financial or otherwise. UN-Habitat reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant(s) of the grounds. 

  8. All prices must be in USD.