Programme Policy Officer - Cooperating Partner (cp) Management

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building pathways to peace through food assistance. Operating in Tajikistan, WFP supports national capacities to enhance food security and nutrition, shifting from direct implementation to strengthening national systems. The organization focuses on SDGs 2 and 17, emphasizing anticipatory action, shock-responsive social protection, and nationally led solutions.

Job Purpose

The Programme Policy Officer - Cooperating Partner (CP) Management will be responsible for managing and administering partnership agreements to ensure the effective delivery of WFP assistance in Tajikistan. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end CP lifecycle, from proposal calls to Field Level Agreements (FLAs), ensuring compliance with WFP procedures and corporate requirements. The officer will conduct due diligence, partner capacity assessments, and contribute to risk identification and mitigation. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate partnership records, supporting monitoring through follow-up actions and field visits, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The position also contributes to strengthening the capacity of cooperating partners and WFP staff in partnership management, ultimately supporting WFP's strategic shift towards nationally led solutions and earlier action ahead of crises.

Responsibilities

The Cooperating Partner (CP) Management Officer plays a crucial role in administering partnership agreements and providing specialized support for policy and program decisions within the World Food Programme (WFP). This position is responsible for strategically engaging with operational partners to ensure the effective delivery of WFP's humanitarian assistance. Key duties include managing the entire lifecycle of cooperating partners, from proposal calls and technical reviews to the preparation of Field Level Agreements, all while ensuring strict adherence to WFP procedures. The role involves providing project management and administrative support, coordinating with various program units, and conducting due diligence and capacity assessments of partners to identify and mitigate risks. Maintaining accurate partnership records, supporting monitoring activities through follow-up actions and field visits, and contributing to data analysis for performance reporting are also essential responsibilities. Furthermore, the officer will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to foster effective coordination and contribute to strengthening the capacity of both cooperating partners and WFP staff in partnership management. The position also requires assisting in resolving routine issues and escalating complex risks or compliance matters to senior staff, ensuring all partnerships align with corporate requirements and contribute to WFP's mission of saving lives and changing them for the better.

Work Experience

Requires a minimum of one year of professional experience in program-related activities, including contract management, partnerships, budgeting, and funds management. Familiarity with the public sector and NGOs in Tajikistan is advantageous. Experience in program implementation, partnership/project management, reporting, analysis, policy discussions, stakeholder collaboration, data quality, and monitoring processes is also desired.

Skills

Partnership Management, Contract Management, Budgeting, Funds Management, Project Management, Data Analysis, Reporting, Monitoring, Capacity Building, Risk Management, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail

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