UNICEF is seeking qualified associations in Algeria to strengthen community health prevention, outreach and collaboration with primary-health services, with the opportunity listing In Salah as the target area. The focus is on improving the capability of existing local associations and community health actors rather than creating a parallel health system. Application deadline: 17 October 2026.
At a glance
- Issuing agency: UNICEF
- UN Partner Portal reference(s): CEF/DZA/2026/004
- Location: In Salah, Algeria
- Deadline: 17 October 2026
- Indicative project period: 15 November 2026–15 November 2027
- Grant or partnership value: Not disclosed as a confirmed award
- Official application: UN Partner Portal
What the programme aims to achieve
The programme addresses geographic and social barriers to equitable care, particularly for people in isolated or underserved communities and other vulnerable groups. Community organisations can strengthen public-health outreach, maternal and child health information, routine prevention and referral to existing services. Proposals should clearly distinguish paid public health staff from association-supported community participants and volunteers.
Expected work includes mapping associations, local barriers to care and existing community health capacity; improving community health training; supporting standardised outreach methods and better coordination; and strengthening evidence on where support is needed. The organisation should demonstrate how its work complements Algeria’s public-health infrastructure and local institutions.
Public-facing education could cover maternal and child health, nutrition, vaccination and disease-prevention behaviours, but the proposal must be supported by credible experience and clearly documented results. The call includes an indicative budget entry of 15,000,000 without currency specified in the accessible details; do not treat this as a confirmed grant amount for each applicant.
Who is eligible and who is a good fit?
The call emphasises associations authorised by the relevant Algerian authorities and recognised local operational presence. Applicants should verify ministry authorisations, registration and prior activities in the targeted wilaya. It is not a general grant for organisations outside Algeria without local legal eligibility.
How proposals will be assessed
The evaluation stresses measurable health-outreach achievements, proven experience in community communication, local stakeholder networks and accountability to beneficiaries. Twenty points apply to clarity and documented results and twenty to community accountability; full scoring and evidence requirements are provided in the official call.
Five practical preparation steps
- 1. Confirm the association’s registration, relevant legal authorisation and current operations within the named wilaya.
- 2. Compile evidence of previous prevention campaigns and document changes in knowledge, referrals or service uptake that can legitimately be attributed.
- 3. Map public-health facilities, local associations, youth actors and community leaders and explain how coordination will operate.
- 4. Plan realistic training and supervision for community facilitators, with inclusion of underserved and migrant populations where appropriate.
- 5. Define service and behaviour indicators, local reporting, budget responsibility and complaints arrangements without duplicating state health structures.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not present communication events as verified health improvements or build a new, parallel community health workforce. A proposal should reinforce formal facilities, trained personnel and existing association networks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline?
17 October 2026 according to the published opportunity notice; confirm the closing time in the portal.
Where is implementation listed?
In Salah, Algeria; the full terms of reference govern the final geographic scope.
Who should apply?
Legally eligible local associations with community health experience and relevant operating authorisations.
Is the indicative amount a confirmed grant?
No; the accessible budget entry lacks a currency and does not establish an award for each applicant.
What is the proposed duration?
15 November 2026 through 15 November 2027.
Application forms and next steps
Find the CEF/DZA/2026/004 notice(s) on the UN Partner Portal. Read the applicable terms of reference, full eligibility requirements, concept-note template, budget instructions, closing time and any updates before submitting. The calls select potential implementing partners; submission does not guarantee an agreement.
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