Call for Managing Food Distribution and Supplementary Feeding in Upper Nile – Maban County (South Sudan)

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking partners to implement food security, nutrition, and early recovery programs in Upper Nile State, South Sudan. The opportunity covers General Food Distribution (GFD), the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme (BSFP), and Early Recovery Assistance (ERA), with a strong focus on community engagement, accountability, and resilience-building. Partners will coordinate with local authorities and WFP to deliver integrated assistance, including in-kind and cash-based support, nutrition education, and capacity-building interventions.

Overview

The WFP Upper Nile State programme aims to deliver critical food security and nutrition support while promoting early recovery and long-term resilience. Selected partners will implement activities across multiple locations, targeting vulnerable households affected by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks. The initiative integrates General Food Distribution (GFD), the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme (BSFP), and Early Recovery Assistance (ERA) to provide both immediate relief and sustainable community support.

Focus Areas

• General Food Distribution (GFD):

  • Management of food supply chains and distribution sites

  • Accurate ration allocations and timely reporting

  • Community sensitization, pre-distribution coordination, and engagement with local leaders

  • Oversight of Project Management Committees (PMC)

  • Accountability to affected populations (feedback mechanisms, help desks)

• Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme (BSFP):

  • Combination of in-kind and cash-based assistance depending on context

  • Beneficiary identification and targeting

  • Nutrition education and behaviour change communication (SBC)

  • Continuous monitoring, reporting, and documentation of outcomes

• Early Recovery Assistance (ERA):

  • Integration with community recovery strategies

  • Inclusion of all households, including labour-constrained groups

  • Selection of model payams for high-impact recovery interventions

  • Mindset change, resilience-building, and reduced focus on seed/tool distribution

  • Capacity strengthening and detailed budgeting aligned with consultation reports

Who Is Eligible?

Eligible partners are organisations with:

• Experience in food security, nutrition, or early recovery programming

• Ability to implement integrated interventions across multiple locations

• Capacity for community engagement, monitoring, and reporting

• Established mechanisms for accountability to affected populations

• Capability to coordinate with WFP, local authorities, and other stakeholders

How to Apply / How It Works

1. Review WFP’s Terms of Reference and programme guidelines.

2. Prepare a detailed proposal including:

   • Technical approach for GFD, BSFP, and ERA

   • Workplan and timeline for implementation

   • Budget with capacity-building allocations

   • Community engagement and accountability strategy

3. Submit the application via WFP’s partner portal before the stated deadline.

4. Participate in technical discussions and validation of community-prioritized solutions.

5. Upon selection, implement activities in close coordination with WFP and local stakeholders, ensuring continuous monitoring, reporting, and compliance with standards.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting proposals without clearly addressing all three focus areas (GFD, BSFP, ERA)

• Failing to include detailed budgeting for capacity-building and ERA activities

• Neglecting community engagement or accountability mechanisms

• Overlooking integration with local authorities or WFP coordination

• Inadequate monitoring and reporting frameworks for program activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What regions are covered? Upper Nile State, South Sudan, across multiple payams.

2. Can support be cash-based? Yes, BSFP activities may include in-kind and cash-based assistance.

3. What are ERA activities? Community-driven recovery interventions aimed at resilience-building, mindset change, and capacity strengthening.

4. Is partnership with local authorities required? Yes, coordination with local leaders and PMCs is mandatory.

5. Are accountability measures required? Yes, feedback mechanisms, help desks, and community consultations are essential.

6. What monitoring is expected? Continuous monitoring, reporting, and documentation of outcomes across all program components.

7. Is prior experience necessary? Partners must demonstrate experience in food security, nutrition, or early recovery interventions.

Conclusion

This WFP opportunity in Upper Nile State offers partners a platform to deliver comprehensive food security, nutrition, and early recovery assistance. By integrating GFD, BSFP, and ERA, partners can provide immediate relief, support long-term resilience, and strengthen community capacity while ensuring accountability, inclusion, and measurable impact.