At a glance
- Country / scope
- Timor-Leste
- Application deadline
- Nov 6, 2026
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- Applicant conditions
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What the call seeks
Building on previous UNICEF investments and partnerships in child protection, adolescent development, education, health, and social services, this programme seeks to establish a coordinated, community-based, and scalable MHPSS model that can be piloted in Baucau Municipality and generate evidence for national replication.
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Call analysis
Updated 4 Nov 2026, 18:17 UTC
Source-backed requirements for deciding whether to apply and preparing the proposal. Extracts retain the source language.
Published timeline
Documents to prepare
- Concept note
Requirement and source
document Download the document here All CSOs are required to use this concept note template to submit the propo Download the document here11
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Programme priorities
Building on previous UNICEF investments and partnerships in child protection, adolescent development, education, health, and social services, this programme seeks to establish a coordinated, community-based, and scalable MHPSS model that can be piloted in Baucau Municipality and generate evidence for national replication.
The programme aligns with national priorities for child well-being, mental health promotion, violence prevention, child protection, and adolescent development and seeks to strengthen sustainable community-based systems that support prevention, early identification, referral, and response mechanisms.6
Budget and financial conditions
Experience in implementing MHPSS-related programmes in Timor-Leste or similar contexts will be considered an asset.30 Cost effectiveness The proposal presents a realistic and well-justified budget aligned with expected outputs and results.
Submission and required documents
A completed Concept Note (template attached) Only one submission per CSO is possible and applications should be submitted in English Any requests for additional information should be submitted in UN Partner Portal by the date indicated.
The proposal clearly shows how programme investments will strengthen sustainable community-based systems and referral mechanisms beyond the project period.3510 Attachments Description URLSigned Call for Expression of Interest document Download the document here All CSOs are required to use this concept note template to submit the propo Download the document here11
Assessment and selection
Selection Criteria Clarity of activities and expected results The proposal demonstrates a clear and logical approach to achieving the expected outcome of improved mental health, psychosocial well-being, and resilience among children, adolescents, youth, and caregivers.
Delivery and compliance conditions
Indicative indicators: • Number of parents and caregivers participating in activities. • Number of caregiver support groups established. • Percentage of caregivers reporting improved knowledge and confidence.7
The proposal includes practical implementation arrangements, strong referral pathways, safeguarding measures, inclusion of vulnerable populations, and realistic plans for sustainability and national replication.35
Still to confirm
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- Applicant and partner conditions
- Location and participants
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Official sources
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