WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Posting Dates

Opening Dates: 30th January 2024

Closing Dates: 14th February 2024

Why Join WFP?

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1.Scooping & Selection Follow up with HoP on the timely release of the implementation plan (IP) Coordinate sharing the IP with AO to facilitate call for expression of interest (CFEI) Provide technical guidance for Call for Expression of Interest (CFEI) and utilization of the UN Partner Portal (UNPP) Ensure completeness of CFEI packages in discussion with CO technical team, and AOs. Launch a call for proposals and ensure the necessary levels of the review process are done through the UNPP. Support AOs in the shortlisting of applications. Provide oversight in all technical reviews of proposals ensuring the processes comply with the WFP cooperate standards. 2.FLA Development, and Implementation Support AO CP management teams in the initial discussions related to the development of FLA/LOUs Provide general guidance in the development of FLAs (e.g., in the case the FLA budget template is updated) Provide technical support in the development of FLAs/LoUs ensuring compliance with WFP cooperate standards. Oversight on implementation of risk management findings as required. Take the lead in resource commitment for distribution to beneficiaries, amend partnership agreement in COMET in line with approved FLA. Creation and amendment of vendor accounts 3.Payments to Partners Contribute and coordinate with internal counterparts to ensure efficient management of Programme resources including Cooperating Partners transfer costs for Cash-based Transfers (CBT) and in-kind (IK) implementation costs. Process payment for CO relevant letters of agreements with governments (LoUs) & other engagements including the raising of Purchase Requisitions (PRs). 4.Evaluating the partnership Provide oversight and technical support to Area Offices on Cooperating Partner performance evaluation ensuring they are conducted on time using established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and tools, identify areas of improvement and come up with an improvement plan to address them. Provide training/orientation to AO CP management teams on new developments/improvements related to CP performance evaluation tools, processes, and guidelines. 5.Strategic engagement Actively engage with AO CP management teams on the implementation of the CP engagement strategy. Support Area Offices to identify and develop strategic partnerships with NGOs and other partners for the expansion of WFP programmatic objectives and successful implementation of the localization agenda. Provide knowledge management sessions with AOs in partnership management guidelines, strategic management approaches, and capacity-building initiatives to WFP staff and cooperating partners

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A first University Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Finance/Accounting, Science in Nutrition, Food Security, Management, and International Development. An Advanced University degree in a similar field is a plus.

Experience: At least one (1) year of post-graduate experience in involving partnership management, Resource and Funds Management in humanitarian operations. Experience in a similar position is an added advantage.

Experience in working with the UN, INGOs, NGOs, and the private sector is desirable. 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. Practical understanding of cooperating/implementing partner management processes, policies, and guidelines: Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Somali.

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 and good coordination skills. Strong motivation to make a difference and to contribute to WFP’s mandate. Proven effective cognitive abilities, analytical, and 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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract: 1 Year Initials.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline: 14th February 2024

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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