WFP is seeking a cooperating partner for rapid, reliable field data collection supporting emergency preparedness and response in the Philippines. The assignment is for monitoring and evaluation capacity, not a general grant to run a food distribution programme. Application deadline: 16 October 2026.
Opportunity overview
- UN Partner Portal reference: WFP/PHL/2026/003
- Issuing agency: World Food Programme
- Geography: Bicol (Region V) and Cagayan Valley (Region II), Philippines
- Application deadline: 16 October 2026
- Planned implementation period: 2 November 2026 to 31 July 2027
- Indicative funding: Not disclosed
- Application channel: UN Partner Portal
Programme objectives and delivery model
Humanitarian teams need timely evidence about affected households, access to assistance and programme performance. The WFP call provides for data collection during different hazard or operational activations. The exact population, sampling design, geography and tools will be communicated for each activation, so applicants should be prepared to respond flexibly rather than assume a fixed survey in every community.
Fieldwork may assess food-security conditions, beneficiaries’ experiences, use of assistance, accessibility, programme effectiveness and perceptions of WFP-supported interventions. Some surveys may include recipients and non-recipients. A partner must be able to recruit and supervise interviewers, ensure informed contact and preserve the independence of responses.
The stated approach includes face-to-face household interviews conducted using MODA, ODK or other digital forms specified by WFP. The requirement to supply timely, complete and accurate data makes device readiness, offline synchronisation where needed, quality assurance and daily supervisory review central parts of the assignment.
Bicol and Cagayan Valley face different field logistics and potential emergencies. Response teams should budget for mobilisation, safe transport, accessibility and language needs while keeping assumptions consistent with the official activation instructions.
Who should consider applying?
Best suited to organisations with actual field presence in the target regions, previous household survey or humanitarian monitoring experience and reliable staff, equipment and security procedures. The donor lists local experience, sector expertise, prior UN collaboration, realistic timelines and programme relevance as assessment areas.
Selection criteria and competitive positioning
The published evaluation lists local presence, sector expertise, UN experience, realistic timelines and fit to expected results; it does not provide numerical weights in the opportunity summary. The technical proposal should therefore demonstrate verifiable experience, field team readiness and data assurance.
Five application priorities
- 1. Document available supervisors and interviewers in the two designated regions and the languages they can use.
- 2. Describe how interviewers will apply WFP-approved survey instruments without independently altering questions or sample-selection instructions.
- 3. Set daily quality-control checks for complete forms, verification, enumerator errors, duplicate records and timely submission.
- 4. Show secure handling of household information, consent, protected storage and incident reporting.
- 5. Prepare a feasible rapid-mobilisation budget for transport, equipment, training, safety and monitoring.
A practical evidence example
A credible performance measure would be the percentage of assigned household interviews completed with all required fields and validated by the supervisor within the agreed reporting window. Avoid claiming that a survey directly improved food security.
Important mistake to avoid
Do not apply as though this is a fixed research grant with a single study population. The programme can involve multiple emergency activations, and WFP retains control of the activity-specific survey parameters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the application deadline?
16 October 2026; check the official UN Partner Portal for closing time and availability.
Which regions are named?
Bicol and Cagayan Valley.
Which tools may be used?
MODA, ODK or another WFP-designated digital data-collection platform.
Will all surveys cover food recipients?
Not necessarily; WFP may require samples including recipients and non-recipients depending on the activation.
Is a grant amount disclosed?
No indicative award amount is stated.
Official source and application route
Applicants should locate WFP/PHL/2026/003 on the official UN Partner Portal. Read the current full terms of reference and attachments, including the technical and financial proposal templates, exact closing time, safeguarding requirements and any amendments. These calls select prospective partners and do not guarantee an agreement.
Next steps for your organisation
A bid/no-bid review should begin with legal eligibility, local presence, demonstrable technical skills, sound financial controls and the time available to produce a credible proposal. Use the Africads Grant Funding Toolkit to organise evidence and implementation readiness. For an independent review of fit or a draft concept note, contact Africads Consultants. Subscribe to free Grant News to receive future opportunities.
