Call

Terms of Reference for the Urban Futures Call for Partners – Collaboration Grant

Urban Futures meeting in Southern Africa, 2024

Hivos is seeking one qualified and local implementing partner in Chongwe District, Zambia that will strengthen, consolidate, and expand support to youth and women.

About Urban Futures

Urban Futures (UF) is a 5-year global program (2023–2027) at the intersection of urban food systems, youth well-being, and climate action. UF program is funded by Fondation Botnar, managed by Hivos with the RUAF Global Partnership on Urban Agriculture and Food Systems, and local partners, networks, and experts.

The Urban Futures program aims to contribute to inclusive, climate-resilient cities and urban food systems where young people collaborate to voice their priorities, influence decisions, and seize opportunities in the food sector. It focuses on shorter, fairer, and more sustainable value chains that provide healthy, affordable, and attractive food options for all.

UF addresses innovative and inclusive food system approaches to improve access to sustainable, diverse, and nutritious food and ensure food security. Sustainable agriculture addresses threats to livelihoods and food and nutrition security resulting from climate impacts.

UF supports local partners and innovators, especially young people, in building more inclusive, climate-resilient urban food systems where youth collaborate to voice their priorities, influence decisions, and seize opportunities in the food sector. The program aims to achieve this through multi-stakeholder collaborations and locally-owned innovations.

Duration of Assignment

The assignment is expected to run from July 2026 to August 2027.

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In the Terms of Reference, you will find information about the objectives, scope, deliverables, timeline and requirements for this particular assignment.

Submission of Applications

Interested applicants should submit their proposals and the above-mentioned documentation via email to proposals.hubsaf@hivos.org by 2 July 2026, end of day. Please reference the application in the subject line as “UF Chongwe Partner”.

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