Programme Policy Officer (Cooperating Partnership Management ) - NOA - Mogadishu

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 July 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)

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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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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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).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Contribute to the implementation of the Somalia Country Office strategy for partner engagement, by engaging CPs, NGO-Consortium, Government Institutions and other INGOs in the area.
• Implement regular engagement with CPs by documenting challenges, opportunities and lessons learnt to better deliver high quality assistance to beneficiaries.
• Scoping and profiling potential NGOs in the Area Office in liaison with technical units and advise for relevant strategic engagement.
• Participate and contribute to NGO Partnerships Unit reviews at Country Office/Area Office level and facilitate the piloting of CP management activities/quality assurance measures.
• Contribute towards quality capacity assessment of CPs and Partnerships evaluations at the area office level. Coordinate the implementation of improvement plan for CPs in close collaboration with Area Office based technical units, heads of programmes, and Deputy Head of NGO Partnerships Unit.
• Contribute to the review and revision of different tools, guidelines, and SOPs that can resolve audit issues and implementation of NGO guidance recommendations. Ensure that CPs have understood the WFP corporate tools, guidelines and SOPs and utilize them in their day-to-day operations.
• Review the potential risks in CP engagements in discussion with the Risk and Compliance Unit and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Assist NGOs to ensure that the FLA reporting requirements are adhered to and liaise closely with technical units in the Area Office.
• Coordinate the training of cooperating partners on the updated WFP’s corporate strategy, policies, guidelines, and templates for better accountability and transparency.
• Contribute and coordinate at Area Office level for the implementation of spot checks and CP monitoring activities.
• Ensure that payment requests processes are timely and accurate and that all payments are processed based on the agreement and agreed payment schedules.
• Contribute to the timely and accurate recording of WFP activities in the WFP Area Office Tool for Managing (Programme operations) Effectively (COMET); includes timely preparation and submission of, Distribution Plans, Food Release Notes, distribution reports for In-Kind (IK) in line with WFP procedures.
• Contribute towards internal data process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced University Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Economics, Finance/Accounting, Science in
Nutrition, Food Security, Management, International Development, or Project Management OR First University Degree with additional years of
related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree OR First University degree with a minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in involving partnership management, Resource and Funds Management in humanitarian operations. Experience in similar position is an added.

Language: Fluent knowledge (Proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to sensitize cooperating partners on the effective utilization of WFP CP policies and guidelines.
• Provide and coordinate input into policy discussions and decision-making processes.
• Good coordination skills
• Strong motivation to make a difference and to contribute to WFP’s mandate.
• Proven effective cognitive abilities, analytical, problem-solving skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, negotiating skills.
• Learning agility and thirst for constant growth.
• The ability to communicate effectively and compellingly orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Proven communication and report writing skills.
• Proven computer literacy skills. Experience in the use of excel, and other analytical software is desirable.
• Experience in working with UN, INGOs, NGOs, private sector is desirable.
• Practical understanding on cooperating/implementing partners management processes, policies, and guideline
• Experience in building the pragmatic and operational capacities of partners. Experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, strategic engagement, performance evaluation of partners, spot-checks and financial tracking is a plus.
• Experience in the preparation of agreements/LOUs with partners and reviewing technical proposals, budgets, and reports

NB: This position is open for qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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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.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• 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.