Ensuring Accountability and Efficiency: The Nigeria Humanitarian Fund Eligibility Process

NGOs seeking funding through the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) undergo a rigorous eligibility process to ensure accountability and effectiveness. Spearheaded by the OCHA Humanitarian Financing Unit (HFU), this process aims to gather essential information about NGO capacities aligned with the NHF accountability framework.

Why Assess Partners?

Assessing partners serves two primary purposes:

Performance Management: This involves evaluating an organization's internal management systems to identify strengths and weaknesses, thereby informing areas for improvement. The results contribute to the NHF performance index. Risk Management: By assessing various factors, including organizational capacity and operational risks, decisions can be made regarding appropriate assurance methods for partnerships. The Assessment Process

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The eligibility process consists of five interconnected steps, each with its review and feedback mechanisms to uphold transparency:

Registration: Prospective partners initiate the process by requesting access to the NHF Grant Management System (GMS) and submitting their NGO registration certificate. Additional information may be requested as needed. Due Diligence: Once registered, partners gain access to the GMS, marking the start of the Due Diligence (DD) process. Thorough review ensures partners meet minimum requirements. Capacity Assessment: NGOs undergo a comprehensive capacity assessment, reviewing institutional, technical, management, and financial capacities. This step informs decisions about overall eligibility and risk rating. Risk Rating: Based on capacity assessment scores, partners are categorized into low, medium, or high-risk levels. Operational modalities and control mechanisms are determined accordingly, with feedback provided throughout the process. Performance Index: Partners' project implementation performance is rated alongside capacity assessments, influencing risk levels. Strong performance may result in a lower-risk rating, with emphasis placed on rewarding effective project delivery. The NHF continually provides feedback to organizations, guiding them through each step of the process. As projects progress, the performance index becomes increasingly influential, reflecting a shift towards prioritizing successful project implementation.

For further details on the eligibility process and funding opportunities, visit the organization's website and discover how the NHF is driving accountability and efficiency in humanitarian aid delivery.