Opportunities
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ATscale is seeking a Programme Intern to support the programme team in implementing ATscale’s strategy to increase access to assistive technology (AT), with a particular focus on country-based interventions and on global-level interventions that create a stronger enabling system and market for low- and middle-income countries.
This role offers a unique opportunity to attend official meetings and learn about ATscale, the UN and multilateral cooperation, as well as project management, the global health, rehabilitation and assistive technology sector. She/he will gain exposure to key stakeholders, multi-partner donors, international non-governmental organizations, government officials and other representatives.
We are seeking partners to manage our Small Grants Programme to support the celebration of World Day for Assistive Technology 2026 in three regions.
This Call for Proposals (CFP) is for organizations that can coordinate and manage micro sub-grants for national Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in their region. The goal is to facilitate awareness campaigns and visibility activities for World AT Day on or around June 4, 2026, under the Unlock The Everyday campaign.
Key Details:
- Regions of focus: Africa, Asia and Latin America
- Total grant funding: USD 15,000.00 per region
- Sub-grants: The selected partner will manage up to 10 micro sub-grants, each up to USD 800.00, for national OPDs in the region.
- Eligible applicants: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Foundations, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Institutions or federations, Academic and research institutions, and UN system organizations.
- Programme duration: 6 months (expected start March/April 2026, end July/August 2026).
Important dates:
- Pre-proposal information session: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10:30 AM CET (Virtual) (Click here to join the session)
- Deadline for submission of proposals: February 16, 2026, 12:00 PM CET
Interested applicants must apply through the UNOPS Grant+ platform.
- Africa: UNGM Notice 288904 | GrantPlus Opportunity 15
- Asia: UNGM Notice 288905 | GrantPlus Opportunity 19
- Latin America: UNGM Notice 288911 | GrantPlus Opportunity 20
Full details, requirements, and submission instructions are available in the Call for Proposals document (CFP reference: ATscale/Grant/2026/23067-002/005).
