JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 December 2025-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)

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).

This position is National Officer role and a UN common VA and is based in Kabul.

THE ROLE

WFP works through Cooperating Partners (CPs) including National and International non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The incumbent of this position will be responsible to assist the Cooperating Partners Management unit in different aspects of partnerships with most suitable and appropriate NGOs, partnering with WFP in the implementation of various modalities of food and cash assistance to achieve common goals and objectives.

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

As part of the Programme team, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Head of CP Management), the Programme Policy Officer will have the following responsibilities:

1. Support the CP Management unit in the overall risk management, due diligence and risk profiling of the CPs.

2. Provide advisory and coordination support across the full partnership lifecycle, including all processes related to the CP Management.

3. Provide guidance and solutions for consideration to assist WFP Field Offices in implementing CP management policies and procedures in line with the approved SOPs.

4. Plan and participate in the CP Spot Checks and represent the unit during the execution process.

5. Oversee the Spot Check tracking and follow up with the CPs on the findings and recommendations for implementation.

6. Support the unit in planning and conducting financial oversight and performance evaluation of Cooperating Partners.

7. Develop a plan and take on adopting and implementing the Partner Connect – a digital platform for partnership engagement.

8. Take on adopting and implementing the FLA Manager – a digital platform for managing FLAs.

9. Assist the unit in the implementation of the UN Partner Portal, including the profile screening, proposal review and due diligence of the CPs.

10. AOB – as assigned by the Head of unit/Supervisor.

DELIVERABLES

· Head of Unit is provided with the backup support when and as needed.

· CP Management unit is supported with the overall management of the partnership lifecycle, including risk management and oversight activities.

· Area Offices and activity teams are provided with the required guidance and support related to the implementation of CPM policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience: At least one year of postgraduate professional experience in humanitarian and development programming and/or project management related fields.

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy and/or Management or another discipline relevant to international development/humanitarian assistance. Or First University Degree with additional two years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• WFP work experience is desirable.
• · Ability to coordinate properly and communicate effectively at all levels.
• · Well-organized and able to produce quality drafts and analysis.
• · Ability to handle pressure and manage priorities timely and effectively.
• · Proficiency in Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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:  [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements