Programme Policy Officer (Cooperating partnership Management)

World Food Programme (WFP), based in Mogadishu, is looking for an experienced Programme Policy Officer (Cooperating partnership Management) to fill an open position. This role falls within the Programme Affairs sector and requires candidates with 3 - 4 years of relevant experience. Applications are open until Jul, 22. Don't miss this opportunity.

Vacancy Announcement No: JR124798

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Cooperating partnership Management)

Contract Type/Grade: Fixed Term (NOA )

Duty Station: Mogadishu

Contract

Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)

Date of Issue: July 9, 2026 |

Closing Date: July 22,2026

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

• Contribute to the implementation of the Somalia Country Office strategy for partner engagement, by engaging CPs, NGOConsortium, 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.

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Cusub

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 added.

Language Proficiency: Fluency (level C) in English and Somali language.

Knowledge and 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

This position is open for qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers

female friendly spaces in the workplace.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the

link below:

• Internal Applicants:

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• External Applicants:

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Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will

be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.

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