Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking cooperating partners to support emergency preparedness and response in Lao PDR through an Anticipated Field Level Agreement (AFLA). This initiative focuses on food security, cash assistance, and food distribution, with an indicative budget of $92,000.
Objectives
- Strengthen preparedness and response capacities for anticipated emergencies
- Ensure rapid deployment during seasonal or recurring hazards such as floods, droughts, storms, or landslides
- Establish protocols, responsibilities, and resource allocations before crises occur
- Provide flexible, scalable response pathways for small, medium, and large-scale emergencies
Scope of the AFLA
- Formalizes emergency readiness and coordination between WFP, cooperating partners, and the Department of Social Welfare (DSW)
- Includes scenario-based planning, resource mapping, stakeholder consultations, and compliance checks
- Allows immediate operational response once an emergency arises
Partner Responsibilities
- Lead emergency response operations in designated target areas under WFP coordination
- Conduct planning, registration, and beneficiary targeting
- Deliver food assistance via:
- In-kind food commodities: storage, transport, and distribution at local points
- Cash-Based Transfers (CBT): provide financial resources through approved Financial Service Providers, enabling local purchases
- Monitor and support CBT implementation for accountability and efficiency
Why It Matters
- Enhances community resilience through timely food assistance
- Reduces response delays during emergencies
- Promotes efficient coordination and accountability among stakeholders
- Strengthens capacity building for local partners in emergency preparedness
Eligibility
- Organizations with experience in humanitarian assistance, food distribution, or cash transfer programs
- Ability to operate in designated Lao PDR target areas
- Capacity to meet WFP operational and compliance requirements
How to Apply
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with organizational profile and technical capacity
- Include past experience in emergency preparedness and food assistance
- Demonstrate ability to implement in-kind or cash-based food programs
- Highlight coordination experience with government agencies or humanitarian actors
Expected Results
- Rapid deployment of food and cash assistance during emergencies
- Strengthened local emergency response systems
- Improved food security outcomes for affected populations
- Transparent and accountable monitoring of assistance delivery
FAQ
1. What is AFLA?
A proactive agreement to ensure emergency preparedness and rapid response, formalizing roles, resources, and protocols before a crisis occurs.
2. What assistance modalities are supported?
Both in-kind food distribution and cash-based transfers (CBT).
3. Who can apply?
Humanitarian organizations experienced in food security, emergency response, or cash assistance programs in Lao PDR.
4. How is the budget allocated?
The indicative budget is $92,000, covering operational readiness, planning, and implementation activities.
5. How does AFLA improve response times?
By pre-establishing resources, roles, and procedures, partners can respond immediately when emergencies arise.
6. What are the monitoring requirements?
Partners must track beneficiary registration, assistance delivery, and CBT accountability.
Conclusion
The WFP AFLA in Lao PDR strengthens emergency preparedness and response, ensuring timely and effective food and cash assistance for communities affected by seasonal or unforeseen disasters. Cooperating partners play a critical role in scalable, accountable, and coordinated humanitarian interventions.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.
