Deadline: 31-Jul-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is accepting applications from qualified organizations to support the implementation, monitoring, and supervision of the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) programme in Nord, Haiti. Selected organizations will strengthen school canteen operations, provide training, manage food supply systems, support local food procurement, and ensure transparent delivery of nutritious meals to students.
What Is the WFP Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in Haiti?
The World Food Programme (WFP) Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) Programme supports children’s education, nutrition, and food security by providing school meals while connecting school feeding activities with local agricultural production.
For the Nord department of Haiti, WFP is inviting qualified organizations to support the effective implementation of school feeding activities.
The selected organization will work with:
- Schools
- Local authorities
- Education institutions
- Community groups
- Agricultural producer organizations
to ensure reliable, safe, and sustainable school meal delivery.
Purpose of the Call for Applications
The opportunity seeks organizations capable of providing technical support, monitoring, supervision, and coordination for school feeding activities.
The selected partner will help:
- Improve school canteen management
- Strengthen food and nutrition standards
- Support local food supply chains
- Train school stakeholders
- Monitor programme performance
- Ensure accountability and transparency
Key Focus Areas of the Programme
The HGSF initiative focuses on multiple areas, including:
- Education through school meals
- Food security
- Food assistance
- Nutrition
- Logistics and supply distribution
- Community participation
- Local agricultural support
Role of the Selected Organization
The implementing organization will provide comprehensive operational support to beneficiary schools.
School Supervision and Monitoring
The organization will conduct monthly supervision visits to schools.
These visits will assess:
- Functioning of school canteens
- Quality of meal services
- Compliance with WFP procedures
- Availability of required resources
- Implementation challenges
The organization will identify problems and support corrective actions to improve programme delivery.
Strengthening School Councils and Canteen Committees
The organization will ensure beneficiary schools have functional:
- School Councils
- Canteen Management Committees
These structures will help manage school feeding activities effectively and promote community ownership.
Support will include:
- Guidance on responsibilities
- Capacity strengthening
- Regular coordination meetings
- Monitoring of committee performance
Training and Awareness Activities
The organization will organize training sessions for:
- School directors
- Canteen committee members
- Canteen managers
- Cooks
- Parents
- Community stakeholders
Training topics will include:
- Nutrition education
- Hygiene and health practices
- Gender equality
- Food preparation standards
- Meal distribution procedures
- Stock management
- Environmental and social standards
- Waste management
- Environmental protection
- WFP accountability systems
Food Supply and Resource Management
The organization will support the management of food and non-food items provided to schools.
Responsibilities include:
- Receiving supplies
- Distributing meals and materials
- Monitoring inventory
- Maintaining records
- Ensuring resource traceability
The organization must ensure proper protection and use of:
- Food supplies
- Equipment
- Programme materials
Supporting Local Food Production
A major component of the Home-Grown School Feeding approach is strengthening local food systems.
The organization will encourage:
- Use of local products
- Use of fresh agricultural products
- Collaboration with local producers
The organization will coordinate with:
- Agricultural Producer Organisations (OPA)
- Producer networks
to support consistent and quality food supply for schools.
Coordination With Government and Local Authorities
The selected organization will strengthen programme coordination through regular meetings and joint visits with:
- Municipal authorities
- Departmental Education Directorates (DDE)
- School District Offices (BDS)
- National School Canteen Program (PNCS)
This coordination will improve monitoring, planning, and implementation.
Food Safety and Infrastructure Assessment
The organization will regularly assess school facilities, including:
- Food storage conditions
- Kitchen facilities
- Water availability
- Sanitation facilities
- Meal preparation equipment
Any issues affecting service quality must be reported and addressed with WFP support.
Supporting School Health Activities
The organization will support complementary health activities, including:
- School health initiatives
- Deworming campaigns
- Coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and Population
These activities aim to improve children’s overall wellbeing.
Accountability, Safeguarding, and Protection Measures
The implementing organization must follow WFP safeguarding requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Operating complaint and feedback mechanisms
- Reporting misuse of resources
- Preventing fraud and corruption
- Protecting children and vulnerable groups
- Following prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) standards
The organization must ensure communities know how to provide feedback or report concerns.
Data Collection, Monitoring, and Reporting
The organization will collect and manage programme information required by WFP.
Responsibilities include:
- Collecting operational data
- Verifying information
- Analysing performance indicators
- Submitting reports through WFP platforms
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation activities
The organization will prepare:
- Narrative reports
- Statistical reports
- Performance updates
It will also participate in:
- Audits
- Verification activities
- Evaluation processes
Risk Management and Programme Continuity
The organization will identify risks that could affect school feeding activities.
Risk management activities include:
- Monitoring potential disruptions
- Developing mitigation measures
- Coordinating with WFP and authorities
- Supporting continuity of services
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to qualified:
- National organizations
- International organizations
Applicants should have experience in areas such as:
- School feeding
- Food assistance
- Nutrition programmes
- Community development
- Education support
- Supply chain management
- Monitoring and evaluation
Organizations must demonstrate the ability to work with schools, communities, and government partners.
Why the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme Matters
School feeding programmes provide essential benefits for children and communities.
They help:
- Improve school attendance
- Reduce hunger
- Support child nutrition
- Strengthen local agriculture
- Create community participation
- Improve food security
The Home-Grown School Feeding model also supports local farmers by creating links between agricultural production and school meal programmes.
How Organizations Can Participate
Interested organizations should follow the application process established by WFP.
Step 1: Review Programme Requirements
Organizations should assess their:
- Technical capacity
- Previous experience
- Staffing resources
- Monitoring systems
Step 2: Prepare Application Materials
Applicants should provide information about:
- Organizational background
- Relevant experience
- Implementation approach
- Monitoring strategy
- Community engagement methods
Step 3: Submit Proposal
Organizations must submit proposals according to WFP application procedures.
The proposal should demonstrate how the organization will support:
- School supervision
- Training
- Food distribution
- Monitoring
- Accountability
Step 4: Implement Activities
Selected organizations will collaborate with WFP and stakeholders to:
- Strengthen school feeding systems
- Monitor programme quality
- Support local food supply chains
- Improve nutrition outcomes
Tips for Applicants
Organizations can strengthen their applications by:
- Demonstrating experience in school feeding programmes
- Showing strong community engagement methods
- Highlighting food supply management capacity
- Including clear monitoring systems
- Demonstrating knowledge of safeguarding requirements
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should avoid:
- Submitting incomplete information
- Failing to explain implementation capacity
- Ignoring accountability requirements
- Providing weak monitoring plans
- Overlooking safeguarding standards
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the WFP Home-Grown School Feeding Programme?
It is a school meal initiative that combines nutrition support for students with local agricultural development by connecting schools with local food producers.
Which area does this opportunity cover?
The programme focuses on the Nord department of Haiti.
Who can apply for this opportunity?
Qualified national and international organizations with relevant experience in school feeding, nutrition, food assistance, or community programmes can apply.
What will the selected organization do?
The organization will supervise schools, provide training, monitor activities, manage supply systems, and support accountability mechanisms.
How often will school supervision visits occur?
The organization will conduct monthly supervision visits to beneficiary schools.
Will local farmers be involved?
Yes. The programme encourages collaboration with Agricultural Producer Organisations (OPA) to strengthen local food supply chains.
What safeguarding standards must organizations follow?
Organizations must follow WFP requirements related to child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), accountability, and community feedback mechanisms.
Conclusion
The WFP Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in Nord, Haiti provides an opportunity for organizations to strengthen child nutrition, education, and food security through effective school meal systems.
By supporting school supervision, local food partnerships, training, monitoring, and accountability, selected organizations will contribute to a more sustainable and community-driven school feeding programme that benefits children and local communities across Haiti.
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