DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (FLA Management)
TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed Term NOA
SUPERVISOR: Programme Officer
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen
DURATION: 12 Months
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Every day, WFP works globally to support people affected by conflict, disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises, with particular attention to women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
To support and strengthen the management of Cooperating Partner (CP) engagements, performance, compliance, risk management, partnership agreements, and capacity development. The incumbent will ensure effective partner onboarding, oversight, accountability, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements while maintaining strong coordination with technical units, field offices, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cooperating Partner and FLA Management
Lead and manage the end-to-end Cooperating Partner (CP) engagement and onboarding process through UN Partner Portal (UNPP)/Partner Connect, including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), direct selection processes, due diligence, capacity assessments, and Cooperating Partner Committee (CPC) submissions.
Review due diligence, capacity assessment, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) documentation, identify risks and gaps, and ensure quality assurance and completeness of CPC packages and onboarding requirements.
Manage the contracting process, budget review, FLA amendment, extension, suspension, and closure of Field Level Agreements (FLAs) across all programme activities, ensuring compliance with corporate and donor requirements, and provide regular progress updates, identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective actions to management.
Support the rollout and adoption of Partner Connect digital modules and provide technical guidance and user support to partners and staff to enhance partnership management efficiency and compliance.
2. Cooperating Partner Performance Evaluation
Lead the planning and implementation of annual and periodic CP performance evaluations in coordination with Field Offices and cross functional units.
Review and update evaluation tools and methodologies for different programme activities.
Ensure timely completion of CP evaluations and follow up on outstanding inputs.
Oversee the consolidation of evaluation findings, generate overall performance ratings, and prepare analytical reports for management.
Provide regular updates on evaluation progress, challenges, and required management actions.
3. Capacity Strengthening and Improvement Planning
Develop and disseminate partner improvement action plans based on performance evaluation findings.
Review and strengthen recommendations from Field Offices and technical teams to address identified performance gaps.
Coordinate capacity-strengthening initiatives covering PSEA, integrity, gender, protection, supply chain, risk management, compliance, and other organizational requirements.
4. Risk Management, Assurance and Compliance Oversight
Support the development and regular updating of CP risk assessments and mitigation plans.
Coordinate risk-based assurance and spot-check plans in collaboration with relevant units.
Liaise with audit firms and partners during spot checks, audits, and assurance reviews.
Monitor corrective actions arising from audits and spot checks and ensure timely resolution.
Disseminate donor compliance requirements and partner accountability standards.
5. Knowledge Management and Cross-Cutting Compliance
Ensure the integration of cross-cutting priorities, including PSEA, gender, protection, environmental and social safeguards, into partnership processes and agreements.
Develop guidance materials, standard operating procedures, templates, and communication tools to support staff and partners.
Maintain accurate records, trackers, correspondence, and knowledge management repositories.
Support management reporting, coordination meetings, stakeholder communications, and other ad hoc assignments as required.
6. Coordination and Team Leadership
Support identification, assessment and mitigation of programmatic, operational and CP management risks affecting delivery, quality and achievement of results.
Supervise and mentor programme staff, providing technical guidance and performance support.
Serve as Officer-in-Charge of the Unit when delegated by the Head of Unit.
Required Competencies
Sound CP and stakeholder and FLA management skills
Risk management and compliance oversight skills.
Analytical and reporting skills.
Capacity strengthening and facilitation skills.
Strong coordination and communication abilities.
Knowledge of UN partnership frameworks, due diligence, donor compliance requirements, and Partner Connect/UNPP platforms systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Expected Deliverables
Timely completion of partner onboarding and due diligence processes.
High-quality CPC submissions and FLA management.
Annual partner performance evaluations and improvement plans completed within deadlines.
Updated risk assessments, assurance plans, and corrective action trackers.
Effective partner capacity-strengthening initiatives and compliance monitoring.
Accurate maintenance of partnership records, trackers, and knowledge management resources.
Previous team leadership, supervisory, or coordination experience is desirable.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced university degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Humanitarian Affairs, or related field.
Experience Knowledge & Skills:
Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in CP management, programme management, compliance, risk management, or humanitarian/development operations.
Languages:
English-Arabic.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
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At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.