Call for Expressions of Interest: Become a WFP Partner in Niger

The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from national and international organizations to become eligible cooperating partners for implementing its Niger Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2027–2031. Selected organizations will support humanitarian assistance, food security, nutrition, resilience, social protection, school feeding, and institutional capacity strengthening, and may be invited to participate in future project-specific funding opportunities.

WFP Call for Expressions of Interest: Cooperating Partners for Niger Country Strategic Plan 2027–2031

The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify qualified national and international organizations interested in becoming eligible cooperating partners for the implementation of the Niger Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2027–2031.

The initiative seeks experienced organizations that can support humanitarian response, food security, nutrition, resilience building, and institutional strengthening while working alongside the Government of Niger to address both immediate emergencies and long-term development challenges.

Program Overview

The Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2027–2031 outlines WFP’s long-term strategy to improve food security, strengthen resilience, and support vulnerable communities across Niger.

The programme combines humanitarian assistance with sustainable development by:

Addressing food insecurity and malnutrition.
Strengthening resilient livelihoods.
Improving national social protection systems.
Enhancing institutional capacity.
Expanding humanitarian access.
Supporting disaster preparedness and response.
Building stronger food systems.

Organizations selected through this EOI will become part of WFP’s pool of eligible cooperating partners for future programme implementation.

Background

Niger continues to face multiple humanitarian and development challenges, including:

Food insecurity.
Chronic malnutrition.
Recurrent droughts.
Flooding.
Population displacement.
Climate-related shocks.
Natural resource degradation.
Economic pressures.
Armed conflict and insecurity.
Limited access to basic services.

These challenges have increased vulnerability among communities and created a need for integrated humanitarian and resilience-building interventions.

The Country Strategic Plan aligns with the Government of Niger’s Republic’s Refoundation Program 2025–2029, which prioritizes:

Food sovereignty.
Agricultural transformation.
Social protection.
Human capital development.
Community resilience.

Program Objectives

The Country Strategic Plan aims to:

Deliver timely food and nutrition assistance during emergencies.
Strengthen resilient food systems.
Improve livelihood opportunities.
Enhance national social protection systems.
Build institutional capacity.
Improve humanitarian coordination.
Expand access to vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations.
Support long-term resilience and sustainable development.

Focus Areas

Organizations with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to express interest:

Conflict sensitivity
Humanitarian access
Emergency preparedness
Disaster risk reduction
Monitoring and evaluation
Research and data analysis
Capacity building
Training
Education in emergencies
School meals and school feeding
Food assistance
Food Assistance for Assets (FFA)
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
Microfinance
Microcredit
Revolving loan funds
Last-mile delivery
Nutrition
Malnutrition prevention and treatment
Food security
Livelihoods
WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
Environmental sustainability
Energy
Social protection
Community resilience
Institutional capacity strengthening
Humanitarian logistics and services

Strategic Outcomes

The Country Strategic Plan is structured around four complementary strategic outcomes.

1. Emergency Food and Nutrition Assistance

Provide timely food and nutrition assistance to crisis-affected populations before, during, and after emergencies.

2. Resilient Food Systems and Livelihoods

Strengthen sustainable food systems while supporting diversified livelihoods that improve household resilience.

3. Social Protection Strengthening

Support the Government of Niger in building more effective and inclusive social protection systems that respond to vulnerable populations.

4. Institutional and Humanitarian Capacity

Strengthen national institutions and humanitarian partners to improve preparedness, coordination, and service delivery, including in hard-to-reach communities.

Who Can Apply?

The Expression of Interest is open to:

National Non-Governmental Organizations (NNGOs)
International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs)
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
Humanitarian organizations
Development organizations
Technical organizations with relevant expertise

Applicants should demonstrate experience in one or more of the programme’s priority sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations should demonstrate expertise in areas such as:

Food assistance.
Nutrition programming.
School feeding.
Resilience building.
Social protection.
Beneficiary targeting and registration.
Independent monitoring.
Institutional capacity strengthening.
Humanitarian logistics.
Emergency response.
Community development.

Applicants should also possess the technical, operational, and financial capacity necessary to implement large-scale humanitarian and development programmes.

Guiding Principles

All partnerships under the Country Strategic Plan will be guided by:

Localization.
Accountability to affected populations.
Gender equality.
Social inclusion.
Protection.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
Transparency.
Risk management.
Humanitarian principles.

Organizations should demonstrate commitment to these principles throughout programme implementation.

Benefits of Becoming an Eligible Cooperating Partner

Organizations included in WFP’s eligible partner roster may benefit from:

Eligibility for future WFP Calls for Proposals.
Invitations to bilateral discussions.
Opportunities to implement Country Strategic Plan activities.
Long-term collaboration with WFP.
Participation in humanitarian and resilience programmes across Niger.

Selection through the EOI does not guarantee funding but establishes eligibility for future partnership opportunities based on programme needs and technical expertise.

How the Partnership Process Works

The selection process generally follows these steps:

Organizations submit an Expression of Interest.
WFP reviews organizational eligibility and technical capacity.
Qualified organizations are added to WFP’s roster of eligible cooperating partners.
WFP launches project-specific Calls for Proposals or bilateral partnership discussions.
Eligible organizations may be invited to participate based on technical expertise, operational capacity, and geographic presence.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Niger faces overlapping humanitarian, climate, and development challenges that require coordinated action.

By expanding partnerships, WFP aims to:

Improve emergency response.
Reduce food insecurity.
Strengthen resilience.
Expand social protection.
Improve nutrition.
Enhance local institutional capacity.
Increase humanitarian access.
Build sustainable food systems.

The Country Strategic Plan promotes long-term collaboration between humanitarian and development partners to create lasting impact.

Tips for a Strong Expression of Interest

Organizations can strengthen their application by:

Demonstrating experience in humanitarian and development programming.
Highlighting successful food security and nutrition projects.
Showing operational presence in Niger.
Explaining expertise in resilience and social protection.
Demonstrating strong monitoring and evaluation systems.
Highlighting partnerships with government and local communities.
Showing commitment to gender equality, localization, and accountability.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these common application errors:

Submitting incomplete organizational information.
Providing limited evidence of technical expertise.
Failing to demonstrate operational capacity.
Not highlighting previous humanitarian experience.
Ignoring localization and accountability principles.
Omitting information on financial and governance systems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the purpose of this WFP Call for Expressions of Interest?

The EOI seeks qualified organizations to become eligible cooperating partners for implementing activities under the Niger Country Strategic Plan 2027–2031.

Who can apply?

National and international organizations, including NGOs and civil society organizations with relevant humanitarian and development experience, are encouraged to apply.

What sectors does the Country Strategic Plan cover?

The programme supports food assistance, nutrition, resilience, school feeding, social protection, emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, livelihoods, WASH, monitoring and evaluation, institutional capacity strengthening, and humanitarian services.

Does selection through the EOI guarantee funding?

No. Organizations selected through the EOI will be placed on WFP’s roster of eligible cooperating partners and may later be invited to participate in project-specific funding opportunities or bilateral partnership discussions.

What are the four strategic outcomes of the Country Strategic Plan?

The CSP focuses on:

Emergency food and nutrition assistance.
Resilient food systems and livelihoods.
Strengthened social protection systems.
Enhanced institutional and humanitarian capacity.

What principles guide WFP partnerships?

Partnerships are based on localization, accountability to affected populations, gender equality, inclusion, protection, transparency, risk management, and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Why is this programme important?

The initiative supports Niger’s efforts to address food insecurity, malnutrition, climate-related shocks, displacement, and institutional challenges while strengthening long-term resilience and sustainable development.

Conclusion

The WFP Call for Expressions of Interest for the Niger Country Strategic Plan 2027–2031 provides an important opportunity for experienced national and international organizations to contribute to humanitarian response and long-term resilience in Niger. By becoming eligible cooperating partners, organizations can support food security, nutrition, social protection, school feeding, institutional strengthening, and sustainable livelihoods while helping WFP and the Government of Niger build more resilient communities and stronger national systems.