1 Timeline
CEI Reference number
CEIFPI003
Posted (date)
22 July 2025
Clarification Request Deadline
4th August 2025
Application Deadline
15th August 2025
Notification of Results
25th August 2025
Implementation Start Date
1st September 2025
Implementation End Date
31st October 2026
2 Locations
Target Locations and Beneficiaries
The project will be implemented across Lebanon targeting South, North, Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and Beqaa governorates. Priority will be given to locations heavily impacted by the conflict that host IDPs. The other locations might change based on evolving information derived from consultations with national stakeholders and service mapping exercises that identify at-risk populations and availability of partners. Through continuous assessments and monitoring, the project will be constantly adapted to the needs of the affected population. Accordingly, the target beneficiaries will be host and displaced communities across different population groups.
3 Sector(s) and area(s) of specialization
Protection and MHPSS
The project aims to enhance individual and communal mental health and psychosocial well-being by mitigating the negative psychological impacts of the conflict and support efforts to promote social cohesion, peace and recovery during the post-conflict period. In turn, a sense of hope, solidarity and mutual support within and between communities will be fostered, potentially leading to reduced tensions, violence prevention, a restored social fabric, and promotion of long-term stability.
4 Issuing Agency
IOM
5 Project Background
Lebanon has historically faced multiple challenges due to the ongoing socio-economic and political crises, further compounded by the conflict that commenced in October 2023 and escalated in September 2024. As part of its efforts to support the Government of Lebanon (GoL) throughout the escalation of violence and in its aftermath, IOM aims to contribute to promoting psychosocial resilience and supporting social cohesion efforts among affected communities in Lebanon through comprehensive community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services and capacity-building initiatives with local governmental and non-governmental partners. Although the major conflict has subsided, Lebanon still faces significant security and socio-economic challenges, underscoring the critical need for MHPSS as communities transition to recovery.
As such, IOM, in collaboration with GoL’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) through its established National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), local NGOs, and in coordination with the Lebanon Response Plan (LRP) sectors, seek to improve the capacity of government bodies and local NGOs to deliver and scale up comprehensive community-based MHPSS services to support host, displaced and returning communities across Lebanon. The key objectives include identifying and addressing MHPSS needs, supporting social cohesion efforts and preventing, preparing for and responding to negative consequences of conflict on the mental health, well-being and social fabric of the community.
6 Expected Results
Objective: Contribute to enhancing the mental health and psychosocial well-being of conflict-affected and displaced communities through community-based MHPSS services while fostering social cohesion
In line with Lebanon’s National Mental Health Strategy and the NMHP, the proposed project seeks to complement existing MHPSS responses to the consequences of conflict and ongoing displacement crisis by consulting and collaborating with existing MHPSS stakeholders to ensure a harmonized approach, avoid duplication, and optimize geographical coverage and service delivery.
The overall objective is to enhance the psychosocial well-being and resilience of conflict-affected and displaced individuals, families and communities in Lebanon while fostering social cohesion within and between communities and strengthening institutional capacity for MHPSS at the intersection with dialogue and conflict transformation. Conflict sensitivity approaches will be mainstreamed throughout the interventions outlined in this proposal.
For a period of up to one year or less, selected partners will have the opportunity to propose and implement small-scale projects.
Outcome 1: Displaced and conflict-affected populations in Lebanon have improved access to dignified and culturally appropriate MHPSS services, reducing individual and collective distress and supporting social cohesion efforts.
Output 1.1: MHPSS considerations are integrated into basic services through awareness raising.
Activities under Output 1.1
Activity 1.1.1 – Conduct awareness-raising sessions within affected communities on key MHPSS topics.
- Delivered by PMTs on stress management, self-care, suicide prevention, etc.
- Sessions will also help identify vulnerable individuals and facilitate referrals.
Activity 1.1.2 – Develop and/or adapt knowledge products to support awareness activities.
- IOM will review and support the development of IEC materials and curricula, enhancing the quality and sustainability of local capacities.
Indicator: Number of individuals reached by awareness or media campaigns.
Output 1.2: Community-based MHPSS services are provided to strengthen mental health, well-being, and social cohesion between displaced and host communities.
Activities under Output 1.2
Activity 1.2.1 – Provide group community-based MHPSS interventions to foster social cohesion.
- Activities include arts, sports, and community dialogues delivered by trained facilitators, tailored to age, gender, and cultural contexts.
Activity 1.2.2 – Integrate MHPSS sessions into livelihood projects (under other funding streams the applicant has, or livelihoods interventions implemented by a different organization).
- Support includes group awareness sessions, peer support, and individual counselling aligned with livelihood challenges using IOM’s MLI Manual (MHPSS and Livelihood Integration (MLI) Manual | IOM Iraq).
Activity 1.2.3 – Deliver focused MHPSS services (individual and group counselling).
- Provided by psychologists or clinical psychologists to enhance coping and resilience.
Activity 1.2.4 – Conduct referrals to specialized MHPSS and other protection services.
- PMTs will refer individuals for additional support services based on identified needs.
Indicator: Number of persons directly benefiting from the intervention.
7 Indicative Budget
The proposals submitted should be between USD 100,000 and USD 300,000 at a maximum. In line with IOM’s regulations, the budget will be paid in separate installments, depending on agreed project deliverables.
8 Other Information
9 Selection Criteria
Name
Description
Weight
Relevance of proposal to achieving expected results
- Relevance of proposal to achieving expected results;
- Expertise on budgeting, communication, negotiation and participation skills;
- Expertise and experience in developing and delivery of training programmes and capacity building for CSOs and public institutions;
- Adequacy and clarity of the proposed budget (including contribution by the prospective IP);
- Relevant technical expertise and experience in working with a different range of stakeholders at a national and local level in establishing a youth-sensitive perspective across sectors;
Experience with conducting rights principles such as inclusion, equality, accountability, participation, universality, etc.
60
Sustainability of intervention
- Experience in partnering with key institutions related to youth and adolescent participation and development;
- National and Local experience, presence and community relations; Management ability; Sustainability of intervention.
20
Other
- Replicability/scalability;
- Gender mainstreaming skills to apply during implementation of the programmes;
- Innovative approach
- Proven capacity in financial management of projects;
- Good familiarity with political and social environments in…
20
10. Attachments
URL
Annex A - Terms of Reference.docx
Annex B - Implementing partner references checklist.docx
Annex C - Implementing Partners General Information Questionnaire.docx
Annex D - Template-for-IP-Concept-Note-with-Guideline.docx
Annex F - Declaration-of-Conformity-for IP.docx
The organizations responding to this call need to demonstrate their capacity to implement all listed activities as a single package. Partial applications for individual activities will not be considered.
IOM reserves the right to cancel/reduce the scope of planned activities or to introduce new/broaden the scope of the existing activities. Selected Implementing partner needs to be ready to develop a detailed budget based on submitted proposal in two weeks upon receiving the notification from IOM.
All applicants will receive written notification, within the two weeks after the deadline for the submission of Concept Note, of the outcome of the selection process. Should an applicant request further clarification, IOM will provide a response explaining the transparency and integrity of the selection process undertaken.
IOM reserves the right to decline disclosure of the specificity of decision derived by the IOM mission due to reasons related to confidentiality.
IOM reserves the right to accept or reject any Expression of Interest, and to annul the selection process and reject all Expression of Interest at any time, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Implementing Partners.
For more information, please contact hiramadan@iom.int.
Call Type
Call for Proposals
Organisation
Intervention Sectors
Mental Health
Social & Cultural Development
How to Apply
Expression of Interest submission guidelines
This document contains instructions on the preparation and submission of the Application including Annex A: IP Information.
- The Application must be submitted either by email to recbey@iom.int no later than the 15th of August 2025. Late Application will no longer be considered.
- A detailed description must be provided on how the requirements specified in the Call for Expression of Interest (CEI) issued by IOM will be matched by the capabilities, experience, knowledge and expertise of the Implementing Partners
- The Application must be submitted in one original and one copy and envelope must be marked “Original” and “Copy” as appropriate. If there are any discrepancies between the original and the copy the original governs. Both envelopes shall be placed in an outer envelope and sealed. The outer envelope shall be labeled with the submission address, reference number and title of the Project and name of the Implementing Partner.
- The Application must be submitted in the English language and in the format prescribed by IOM within the CEI. All required information must be provided, responding clearly and concisely to all the points set out. Any application which does not fully and comprehensively address this CEI requirements may be rejected.
- The Application document should comprise of the following:
- Cover Letter;
- Duly accomplished application documentation as outlined within the CEI signed on all pages by the prospective Implementing Partner’s Authorized Representative; and
- Any other relevant documents
- Applications may be modified or withdrawn in writing, prior to the closing time specified in this Request for EoI. Applications shall not be modified or withdrawn after the deadline.
- The Implementing partner shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of the Application and IOM will not in any case be responsible and liable for the costs incurred.
- IOM at no occasion will ask an application fee from Implementing Partners.
- Partners can use IOM's We Are All In platform for reporting fraud, corruption or misconduct.
- All information given in writing to or verbally shared with the Implementing Partners in connection with this CEI is to be treated as strictly confidential. The Implementing Partner shall not share or invoke such information to any third party without the prior written approval of IOM. This obligation shall continue after the selection process has been completed whether or not the Implementing Partner application is successful.
- IOM will treat all information (or that marked proprietary/sensitive/financial) received from Implementing Partners as confidential and any personal data in accordance with its Data Protection Principles.
- The Implementing Partner, by submitting an application, gives consent to IOM to share information with those who need to know for the purposes of evaluating and managing the proposal.
- By submitting the application/expression of interest, the applicant confirms adherence to IOM’s Declaration of Conformity Form and acknowledges receipt of the list of Proscribed Practices (enclosed).
- IOM reserves the right to accept or reject any Application, and to cancel the process and reject all Applications, at any time without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Implementing Partner or any obligation to inform the affected Implementing partner of the ground for IOM’s action.
Deadline
Countries
Lebanon