Mar 2, 2024, 4:17:48 PM

Call for Expression of Interest

Nutrition Programme (TSFP & BSFP)

WFP/YEM/2024/001

1 Timeline
Posted Feb 15, 2024
Clarification Request Deadline Feb 22, 2024
Application Deadline Mar 7, 2024
Notification of Results Apr 15, 2024
Start Date May 1, 2024
End Date Apr 30, 2025

2 Locations
A Yemen
a Muḩafazat al Ḩudaydah

3 Sector(s) and area(s) of specialization

A Nutrition
a Malnutrition prevention and treatment

4 Issuing Agency
WFP

5 Project Background
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization that collaborates
with governments and communities to provide food and nutrition assistance to the most vulnerable people in over 83
countries, enhancing resilience and nutrition. In response to the global food and malnutrition crisis, as well as the UN
Global Action Plan on Child Wasting, WFP prioritizes nutrition as a core component of its work and is scaling up
prevention and treatment response of acute malnutrition. The primary focus is on children, and pregnant and
breastfeeding women, from the earliest stages, with programming targeting children under five years, with the goal of
tackling malnutrition in food-insecure settings, followed by school meals. WFP has been operating in Yemen for
decades, providing food and nutrition assistance and building resilience to the most vulnerable populations as well as
technical support and capacity strengthening for governments, line ministries, and various other partners. In 2023, WFP
provided nutrition treatment and prevention support to over 3 million children and pregnant and breastfeeding women
in Yemen. In response to growing nutrition needs, WFP collaborates with a variety of partners in the country, including
the national government, UN agencies, INGOs, and local NGOs, and plans to continue its nutrition prevention and
treatment support in 2024, building on its track record of achievement. WFP is looking for nutrition actors with
expertise in implementing community-level nutrition programmes to help provide nutrition treatment and prevention
 services, as well as distributing specialized nutritious foods to treat and prevent wasting in children, pregnant women,
and breastfeeding mothers. In addition, it facilitates the implementation of social behavior change communication on
appropriate Maternal and Infant Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN-E) and the promotion of dietary diversity among
targeted households. Partnership Opportunity Description:- Context Overview: Malnutrition rates among women and
children in Yemen remain among the highest in the world, and the country's food and nutrition security situation has
been steadily deteriorating since 2015 as a result of back-to-back crises and conflicts. According to the latest surveys
and Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO), 3.9 million children under the age of five and 2 million pregnant and
breastfeeding women in Yemen require life-saving humanitarian Nutrition support in 2024. It is projected that
approximately 1.8 million children require quality treatment for moderate acute malnutrition, and 0.56 million children
under the age of five require immediate treatment for severe acute malnutrition . The Integrated Phase Classification
(IPC) for Acute Malnutrition (January– December 2023) published on June 7, 2023, highlighted that the acute
malnutrition situation has deteriorated further in many areas when compared to the same period in 2022 . This is due
to a combination of factors, severe food insecurity, low immunization coverage, poor access to health and WASH
services, and increased disease incidences. The nutrition situation is expected to deteriorate across the country if the
integrated nutrition response is not sufficiently scaled up. The key drivers of acute malnutrition include conflict,
poverty, poor infant and young child feeding practices, poor quality, and quantity of food consumption, high and
widespread levels of acute food insecurity, a high prevalence of communicable diseases, as well as limited access to
nutrition and health services. Programme Strategy and Scope of Partnership: In line with WFP corporate strategy, and
in response to high acute, moderate, and severe malnutrition rates among children and mothers in Yemen. WFP and its
partners will continue supporting treatment and prevention programmes including MAM treatment services for
children under 5 and Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (PBW), prevention programming for children under 2 and
PBW as well as promotion of Maternal Infant and Young Child Feeding (MIYCF) practices among the nutritionally
vulnerable population. Cooperating Partners are required to submit separate proposals that showcase their capacity
to implement the treatment and/or prevention nutrition activities. All proposals must align with CMAM and WFP’s
guidelines for the treatment and prevention of malnutrition. Proposals should include a detailed programme
description demonstrating how the proposed approach will contribute to addressing and preventing acute
malnutrition within the project areas.

6 Expected Results
Malnutrition Treatment/Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP): WFP will continue support moderate
acute malnutrition supplementation (wasting) in children aged 6-59 months, as well as in Pregnant and Breastfeeding
Women (PBW). It seeks to prevent them from sliding further into severe wasting and provides continuous monitoring
and care to individuals discharged from the programme. Partners can also submit proposals for the provision of SNF
supplies only - without any associated implementation costs. The list of the targeted areas and HFs in the attached
annex shall be the plan for treatment activity and planned for support starting in May 2024. Objectives: • To treat
Moderate Acute Malnutrition amongst children 6-59 months and Pregnant and Lactating Women – PLWs. • To
rehabilitate moderately malnourished children 6-59 months and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. • To prevent
deterioration of moderately malnourished individuals from further deteriorating to severe acute malnutrition. • To
strengthen government systems to deliver quality comprehensive community-based management of acute
malnutrition – CMAM. • To strengthen community structures to take ownership and facilitate the delivery of
community-based nutrition activities. Treatment Plan and Geographical Coverage: • A total of 1,350 Health Facilities
(HF), (as attached in Annex I - TSFP HFs Clustered Caseload), present opportunities for potential NGOs for TSFP
implementation. Geographic targeting for the project is determined by a mapping analysis based on the Global Acute
Malnutrition (GAM) index and by the complementarity with Outpatient Therapeutic Programs (OTPs) to ensure a
continuum of care. Proposals for locations outside of those specified in this list will not be considered. • The
geographical targeting, beneficiary numbers and other related information are included in the attached
documentation. • WFP bases TSFP program coverage on recent nutrition cluster caseload calculations for MAM
children and AM-PLW. See Annex I for details. • Mobile Clinics: WFP supports up to 50% for Mobile Clinics offering
comprehensive services in high-need areas, requiring a minimum 200 admissions. Teams must demonstrate strategies
for increased admissions. • Capacity Building: WFP focuses on enhancing local CMAM capacity, emphasizing training
where gaps exist. Training of Community Health Volunteers in TSFP is excluded. • SBCC: Essential for TSFP, SBCC
includes IYCF, health, nutrition, and hygiene. Proposals must outline SBCC activities, ensuring regular information
dissemination to beneficiaries. Malnutrition Prevention Programme (BSFP) The malnutrition prevention programme
aims to cushion vulnerable groups from a recurrent cycle of malnutrition. WFP provides seasonal nutritional assistance
to vulnerable women and children during lean periods or following shocks. Prevention assistance shall be provided for
a maximum of six months, specifically from May 2024 to October 2024, targeting children between ages 6-23 months
 and Pregnant Breastfeeding Women (PBW) during their pregnancy and the first 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding.
Objectives: • To reduce the incidence of malnutrition in areas with high acute malnutrition and areas prioritized for
intervention. • To strengthen early detection of wasting among children 6-59 months and PBW and to ensure
appropriate referral to treatment/supplementation/essential nutrition services. • To serve as an entry point to integrate
and scale up the promotion of optimal Maternal Infant and Young Child Feeding (MIYCF) practices among the
nutritionally vulnerable population. Prevention/BSFP Plan and Initial Geographical Coverage • Intervention scope
depends on funding and situational dynamics, subject to change based on resources and context. • Initially, twelve
districts with critical GAM are selected (see Annex II). Proposals should span from May to October 2024. • Nutrition
CPs must work with GHO/DHOs to set FDPs, considering population and geography. Travel to FDPs should not exceed
one hour. • SBCC is vital for improving MIYCF practices, especially in emergencies. It's a key part of WFP's Yemen
programming for nutrition improvement. CPs should plan behavior change activities; WFP supports justified costs and
materials. Programme FLA Duration:- The programme is planned to cover the Field Level Agreements (FLAs) under the
current Yemen Interim Country Strategic Plan (ICSP). Therefore, the technical proposals, logical frameworks, work
plans, and budgets should reflect the one-year requirements for the TSFP programme, starting from May 2024 until
April 2025. For the BSFP programme, the documentation should outline the requirements for six months, starting from
May 2024 to October 2024. FLAs will undergo periodic reviews to align with funding availability, operational context,
and the performance and capabilities of CPs.

7 Indicative Budget
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8 Other Information
General Guidance and Key Aspects to be Considered During Proposal Development:- • Proposals must be designed to
cover all the Health Facilities within the cluster. The cluster should not be broken, meaning if the Cooperating Partner
wishes to apply for a particular cluster they should apply for the entire cluster. • For TSFP programme, the Cooperating
Partner can apply for any cluster/s of their choice with a condition of not exceeding 120,000 caseloads (U5- PBW) • For
BSFP programme, the Cooperating Partners can only apply for one cluster out of the three clusters. • The Cooperating
Partner is required to submit distinct budgets for both the northern and southern areas of Yemen. Each budget must
be further segregated into two parts: one for the TSFP and the other for the BSFP. Consequently, the FLA budget
template should encompass a total of four aggregate budget columns: North TSFP, North BSFP, South TSFP, and South
BSFP, all consolidated under a singular FLA budget- as shown below in budget template sample. Additionally, it is
imperative that the budget breakdown is designed on a cluster-level basis while indicating the shared cost between
clusters such as vehicle rent, office rent, staffing…etc. to maintain cost-efficiency. This means that WFP expects
receiving from the Cooperating Partner a detailed budget breakdown for each cluster for TSFP and BSFP north and
south. • The Cooperating Partners should take into consideration the sharing of resources with other WFP projects
such as General Food Assistance (GFA), Resilience and Livelihoods (R&L;)…etc. and other UN and non-UN donors.
Funds received from other WFP projects should be accounted for in their proposal development and budgeting to
guarantee cost efficiency. Such costs will be scrutinized during the technical review phase. • Cooperating partner must
ensure that the proposal is mainstreaming protection and gender throughout the project cycle and incorporating all
the principles of Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS) and Accountability of the Affected Population (APP). •
Proposals must disclose all supplementary funding received from other sources for the same nutrition project
(including other WFP funds). • Nutrition partners are mandated to secure approval from GHOs in their areas of control
to prevent duplication and overlapping of MAM intervention in the targeted health facilities. • Only proposals that align
with the WFP Nutrition Programme strategy and adhere to the predefined geographical targeting, beneficiary numbers,
and other specified details will be considered for the second review phase. Eligibility Criteria:- Preliminary Assessment
Criteria: PASS/FAIL 1.UNPP Verification: Completion of NGO profile details with a Low-Risk rating- NGOs profile should
be fully completed with all of the supporting documents uploaded in the platform. Incomplete profiles will not be
verified and therefore the NGO will be disqualified. 2.Valid In-Country Registration License: Required for either the
North or South area, or both if the NGO is applying in both areas. 3.Provision of Adequate Information in the RFQ:
Adequate information is defined as including a 1-year budget, project proposal, budget and allocation plan per cluster,
ESS Screening, Plan of Operation, and Logical Framework. 4.Past Performance: The NGO should have no previous
significant performance issues (high risk) after undergoing improvement plans with WFP or other UN organizations and
must have demonstrated high-quality project results. 5.Current or Past partnership (2022-2023) with UN Agencies in
Nutrition: Only Organizations in partnership with WFP or other UN agencies or other donors implementing nutrition
activities in Yemen are eligible to apply. 6. Real Presence and Expertise: Organizations must have a tangible presence in
 the proposed areas and proven expertise in delivering nutrition services. 7.Nutrition Cluster Participation: The
organization should be an active member and participant in the nutrition cluster. 8. Strong Coordination with Line
Authorities: Demonstrable coordination with relevant line authorities and GHOs, and the ability to obtain government
approval to operate in respective districts. 9.Complementary Funding, Programs, and Activities: Ability to offer
complementary funding, programs, and activities from other donors, UN and non-UN or other WFP-funded projects in
sectors like GFA, R&L;, SMP, etc. 10.NGO Portfolio of Projects and Funding: NGO should submit a list of the current
projects and overall received funding for 2023 and 2024.

9 Selection Criteria
Name Description Weight
The proposal outlines a comprehensive approach to implementing Nutrition

Programs, emphasizing strong experience in capacity building, CMAM activities,

and aligning with other interventions. It specifically addresses the needs of

vulnerable groups through well-defined strategies and ensures Accountability to

Affected Populations with mechanisms for information, participation, and feedback.

Additionally, the project showcases an evidence-based approach to gender, aiming

to tackle gender inequality in design, implementation, and staffing, while

incorporating protection considerations such as Do No Harm, conflict sensitivity,

Sector expertise and experience and data protection to uphold dignity and integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
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The programmatic proposal presents a detailed and realistic reporting and

monitoring plan, complete with staffing arrangements and mechanisms to measure

results effectively within the specified timeframe. It encompasses all critical project

parameters, including background analysis, relevance to context, design,

implementation, outputs, monitoring and evaluation (M&E;), and strategies for exit

and sustainability. Furthermore, the proposal includes a comprehensive plan for

Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) and quality Infant and Young

Child Feeding (IYCF) to promote MIYCF Practices, along with Health and Nutrition

awareness. Past performance indicates that the Cooperating Partner (CP) has a

clean record with no previous issues with WFP or other UN organizations,

Relevance of proposal to achieving expected results showcasing a history of delivering quality project results.
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The NGO is actively operational in the field and possesses the technical expertise

and capacity required to execute the project, ensuring proper coordination with all

relevant stakeholders for the necessary clearances. The qualifications of the project

management staff are backed by attached CVs and biographies, demonstrating

their capability to undertake this work. Additionally, the organization has received

approval from the relevant authorities to operate in the specified areas. It also

shows readiness to implement the project according to any timeline, provided the

necessary resources are obtained, indicating a high level of preparedness and

Local experience and presence adaptability.

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The project effectively outlines a Commodity Management Plan alongside

comprehensive aid diversion Prevention and Mitigation Measures, ensuring

compliance with WFP's protocols for mitigating aid diversion. It also provides a

clear definition and description of the coordination mechanisms within the health

and nutrition sector, as well as with other crucial sectors, to ensure convergence,

co-location, and integration of nutrition services. Furthermore, the implementation

plan distinctly specifies management responsibilities, delineates roles, and

establishes administrative and financial arrangements, ensuring that roles and

responsibilities are clearly identified and appropriately segregated for efficient

Project management project execution.

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 The project stands out for its cost efficiency and value for money, achieving

maximum outcomes and reaching a significant number of beneficiaries within the

given context and location. Its budget is results-based, showing clear connections

between expenses and activities, and reflects a collaborative approach through

resource contributions, co-sharing, and co-funding. Additionally, all costs align with

WFP rates and are meticulously detailed in a comprehensive budget narrative,

Cost effectiveness ensuring transparency and accountability in financial planning.

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10 Attachments
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11 Concept Note Template

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