Programme Associate SC-L6 (Cooperating Partnerships Management) at World Food Programme

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Partnership Management, Agreement Formulation, Programme Operations, Compliance, Capacity Assessment, Performance Monitoring, Coordination, Data Analysis, Technical Support, Communication, Project Management, Food Security, Training, Microsoft Office, UN Systems, Analytical Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 November 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo) 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. 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. 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). Background and Purpose of the Assignment: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading Humanitarian Organization fighting hunger and changing lives worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. In Egypt, WFP is committed to supporting the Government’s priorities towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. WFP’s current five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2028 is designed to fully support Egypt’s Vision 2030 and ensure food and nutrition security for all Egyptians. The CSP focuses on three interrelated thematic areas: 1.Support the crisis-affected populations through food assistance and resilience building; 2.Improve the resilience of vulnerable Egyptian populations especially in Haya Kareema villages; 3.Provide capacity strengthening to the Government and support South-South cooperation between Egypt and neighboring countries. Within this framework, WFP collaborates with a range of Cooperating Partners (CPs) to implement its activities effectively and accountably. The Programme Associate (Cooperating Partner Management) will play a key role in managing partnership agreements and ensuring compliance with WFP’s corporate procedures and standards. Job Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will provide technical and administrative support in managing cooperating partnerships, ensuring compliance with WFP’s operational frameworks, and contributing to the effective delivery of programmes. Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Programme Support and Coordination Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility. Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. Perform other duties as required. Additional Accountabilities/Responsibilities (Specific to Cooperating Partnerships Management): Support the full Cooperating Partnership management cycle, including preparation and review of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Field Level Agreements (FLAs), in line with WFP policies and compliance frameworks. Coordinate partner selection and agreement processes through UN Partner Portal (UNPP) and WINGS, ensuring timely resource allocation, tracking, and accurate data recording. Conduct due diligence and capacity assessments of Cooperating Partners, monitor performance, and support evaluations, capacity strengthening, and follow-up actions to address identified gaps. Facilitate spot checks, audits, and closure of partnership agreements, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and timely resolution of issues. Provide training and operational support on partnership systems and tools, and act as focal point for coordination with internal units Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Accounting, International Affairs, or any other field relevant to international development assistance Experience, Knowledge & Skills: Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in partnership management, agreement formulation, programme operations and implementations, or any other related functional area. Strong understanding of partnership frameworks, grant agreements, and compliance. Proven experience in partner capacity assessment, performance monitoring, and coordination Proficiency in UN systems (e.g. UNPP, WINGS). Excellent coordination, communication, and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail. Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and data management tools. Knowledge of WFP COMET system is a plus. Languages: Fluency (oral and written) in English and Arabic is required. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework 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 NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application Only shortlisted candidates will be notified 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. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. 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, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. Our behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. 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Responsibilities

The Programme Associate will manage partnership agreements and ensure compliance with WFP’s operational frameworks. They will provide technical and administrative support in managing cooperating partnerships to contribute to effective program delivery.