UNITED NATIONS TRUST FUND FOR HUMAN SECURITY 2014 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

 

Time-line for submissions and review 

 

Concept notes may be submitted throughout the year; however, to ensure a selection process 

that is competitive and where the best human security projects can be funded, in 2014 the 

United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) will be reviewing applications 

during two periods: from 1 to 30 April 2014, and 2 to 30 September 2014. 

 

The deadline for the submission of concept notes to be considered during the April review 

period is 31 March 2014, 11:59pm New York time. 

 

The deadline for the submission of concept notes to be considered during the September 

review period is 1 September 2014, 11:59pm New York time 

 

The schedule for the review of applications received after 2 September 2014 will be notified 

in due course. 

 

Requirements 

 

Those who plan to apply are requested to visit the UNTFHS website in order to familiarize 

themselves with the necessary tools for designing human security projects and the 

requirements of the UNTFHS and its Guidelines: 

http://www.unocha.org/humansecurity/trust-fund/un-trust-fund-human-security 

 

All applications must be submitted electronically to humansecurity@un.org 

 

Appraisal and selection process 

 

As indicated in the UNTFHS Guidelines, the project development process is broken down 

into two distinct phases: (i) concept note and (ii) project proposal. The Guidelines provide 

detailed information on the requirements for each of these phases. 

 

(a) The Human Security Unit (HSU) will acknowledge receipt of applications through a 

confirmation email. 

(b) Within one month after the review period (i.e., by 1 May 2014 and 1 October 2014), 

the HSU will inform the applying organisation(s) of the outcome of the initial review 

of concept notes. Should additional information be required, the HSU will 

communicate directly with the applying organisation(s). 

(c) If the final outcome of the review process is positive, the HSU will encourage the 

applying organisation(s) to formulate and submit a full project proposal to the HSU. 

(d) Proposals that satisfy the review process will be submitted to the Executive Office of 

the Secretary-General for further review and approval. 

(e) Upon approval from the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, the Controller of 

the United Nations will authorise expenditures in accordance with the UN Financial 

Regulations and Rules.