1. Assessments: Projects should be based on recent assessments with detailed
information provided on gaps in assistance together with a justification for the
programming approach selected.
2. Beneficiary prioritisation and selection: Project beneficiaries are selected based on strict
vulnerability criteria with a demonstrated verification process.
3. Monitoring and Reporting: Projects demonstrating clear linkages between their
monitoring methodology and geographic/programme requirements will be favourably
weighted.
4. Innovative approaches to work: the use of innovative methodologies or modalities for aid
delivery, which are relevant to the beneficiary group, geographic specificities or
programmatic approach.
5. Value for Money: Projects that can demonstrate a high degree of cost effectiveness (i.e.
maximum output and beneficiary reach for every dollar invested) relative to the project
budget will be prioritised.
6. Crosscutting Issues: Projects demonstrating attention to the impact on the environment
and propose appropriate mitigation measures, the centrality of protection, and equitable
benefits for males and females will be favourably weighted.
7. Coordination: Strong participation in national and regional coordination mechanisms is a
requirement.
8. Accountability to Affected Populations: Projects that demonstrate strong linkages with
beneficiary communities and documented feedback and complaints mechanisms will be
favourably weighted.