Call for EOIs: Good Agricultural Practices and Post‑Harvest Management (Senegal)

Deadline: 26-Jan-2026

The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting expressions of interest for the Salouma Project in Senegal, focusing on good agricultural practices, post-harvest management, and youth-led economic development. The initiative targets over 10,000 young people, particularly women and persons with disabilities, aiming to strengthen food security, livelihoods, market integration, and youth employment through training, microfinance, and technical support.

Overview

The Salouma Project, implemented by the World Food Programme, seeks expressions of interest for activities that:

• Enhance agricultural production practices and post-harvest management

• Support smallholder market integration

• Promote youth employment and entrepreneurship

• Strengthen community resilience and food security

The project prioritizes young people, especially young women and persons with disabilities, as central actors in rural and peri-urban economic development.

Geographical Focus

The intervention will be implemented across the following regions of Senegal:

• Kaolack

• Tambacounda

• Kédougou

• Thiès

• Ziguinchor

• Saint-Louis

• Kolda

• Matam

Key Focus Areas

1. Agriculture and Livelihoods

   • Training in good agricultural practices

   • Support for poultry farming and smallholder enterprises

   • Provision of start-up kits for young farmers and poultry producers

   • Integration of young people with disabilities into value chains

2. Post-Harvest and Market Access

   • Improved post-harvest handling and storage practices

   • Access to local and institutional markets through WFP-supported canteens and social enterprises

   • Support for business plan development and formalization of micro-enterprises

3. Technical and Vocational Training (TVET)

   • Establishment or revitalization of youth colleges

   • Development of awareness modules and training materials

   • Training for producer organizations and economic interest groups

4. Finance and Microenterprise Support

   • Access to cooperative savings and credit institutions

   • Support from microfinance institutions and public agencies

   • Facilitation of insurance services and financial literacy for young entrepreneurs

5. Nutrition and Protection

   • Integration of nutrition programs

   • Gender-based protection advice and support

   • Registration and profiling to ensure inclusive participation

6. Innovation and Climate Resilience

   • Access to climate information for agricultural planning

   • Development of modern poultry infrastructure

   • Measures to strengthen resilience in food systems

Expected Outcomes

• 10,024 young people enrolled and supported in agricultural and entrepreneurial activities

• Development of training modules and materials for producers and youth

• Strengthened youth colleges and capacity-building of economic interest groups

• Creation of micro-enterprises and business formalization

• Improved access to finance and market opportunities

• Expanded employment opportunities for youth, with inclusive participation for women and persons with disabilities

Eligibility & Participation

• Targeted participants include young people aged 18–35, particularly women and persons with disabilities

• Activities are open to producer organizations, youth colleges, and micro-enterprises

• Implementing partners must be able to operate in the specified Senegalese regions and align with WFP standards and reporting requirements

How to Apply / Next Steps

• Submit expressions of interest via the WFP application system or contact points provided

• Include a profile of the organization, previous experience in agriculture, youth employment, and microenterprise support

• Detail the proposed intervention, including training, financial inclusion, market access, and infrastructure development

• Specify capacity to support inclusive participation and manage program resources effectively

Key Tips & Considerations

• Emphasize inclusion of women and persons with disabilities

• Highlight experience with agricultural value chains and post-harvest management

• Demonstrate ability to link youth activities with market access and income generation

• Ensure plans align with food security, nutrition, and protection objectives

Conclusion

The Salouma Project presents an opportunity to transform rural youth livelihoods in Senegal through integrated agriculture, training, finance, and market support. Successful implementers will contribute to youth employment, inclusive economic development, and resilient food systems while creating lasting community impact.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.