Objective of this Call
In line with DRC’s global strategic priority of expanding equitable partnerships with local Non-Governmental Organizations (LNGOs), DRC seeks to identify Nigerian NGOs with an interest in future partnerships with DRC.
DRC is seeking to identify and pre-qualify legally registered humanitarian NGOs operating in Nigeria, particularly in the Northeast and Northwest regions, for potential future partnerships. This call aims to establish a pool of vetted partners for future funding opportunities and joint programming initiatives.
If selected, the partner may benefit from one or more of the following commitments from DRC:
- Capacity sharing: Access to an organizational assessment to support technical, organizational, and institutional development through training and assistance in developing internal policies.
- Facilitated access to funding: Active sharing of funding opportunities and support to resource mobilization efforts.
- Sustainability Support: Accompaniment of the partner towards increased autonomy, structuring, and long-term institutional visibility.
- Equitable and strategic partnership: Establishment of a joint governance model promoting transparency, shared responsibility, and joint decision-making.
If selected, partners commit in particular to:
- Actively participating in the co-design of projects when funding opportunities arise: Contribute proactively to needs identification, activity design, and definition of implementation approaches in case of joint submissions.
- Engaging in a mutual capacity strengthening process: Be proactive in communicating capacity strengthening needs or proposing knowledge-sharing opportunities, actively participate in trainings and support provided by DRC when relevant, and facilitate knowledge transfer to DRC.
- Ensuring transparent and constructive collaboration: Maintain regular, open, and two-way communication with DRC teams, particularly regarding challenges, required adaptations, and shared achievements.
- Contributing to joint monitoring and learning: Participate in joint monitoring, needs assessments and/or activity evaluations, and openly share feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Complying with the rule of law and applicable legal frameworks: Ensure organizational compliance with laws and regulations in force in Nigeria, particularly regarding labor law, organizational governance, data protection, and human resources management.
- Placing communities at the center of interventions: Ensure active participation of affected populations, promote accountability, and integrate community accountability mechanisms into projects.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible, applicants shall be able to demonstrate the following criteria:
- Local or National Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) with Legal registration and permission to work in the States/LGAs specified in the call for application.
- Be formally registered to work in Nigeria, specifically in the North-East and North-West.
- Have a legal, active presence and proven capacity (evidence of previous/current activities) to access one or more of the following areas: Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Sokoto, and Zamfara states.
- Have a sufficiently consolidated management to independently manage human resources, financial management, programming, and logistical processes.
- Have salaried staff with clear job descriptions and duty segregation in key positions.
- Have well-developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide implementation of activities in place or be willing to develop some.
- Have their own Code of Conduct, PSEA policy, and Child Protection Policy that all staff members and volunteers sign, or be willing to strengthen or develop their policies and practices in accordance with DRC standards.
- Demonstrate ability and experience in providing emergency and post-emergency assistance in at least one of DRC’s key sectors:
- Protection
- Food Security & Economic Recovery
- Shelter, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Infrastructure
- Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding
Organizations meeting the criteria mentioned above and wishing to apply to become a strategic partner of DRC Nigeria should complete the online application before Sunday, 31st of May 2026.
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