6 November 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 Turkey Time (Istanbul)

• 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).

• Facilitate the entire partnership management cycle with cooperating partners, from selection and due diligence to capacity assessment, performance evaluation, and renewal of the agreements.
• Negotiate with potential partners, ensuring adherence to WFP’s rules, cost efficiency, and high-quality programming.
• Coordinate and secure necessary approvals for Field Level Agreements (FLAs), including preparation for the Cooperating Partner Committee.
• Administer partnership files and reports, maintaining comprehensive records of all partnership activities and agreements.

• Oversee the financial aspects of FLAs, including the sampling review of monthly invoices, budget tracking, and supporting documentation to ensure timely payments and accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct budget analysis, expense analysis, and perform financial reconciliations as required.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial data in systems such as WINGS and COMET, including handling special cases like commodity losses, waivers, and budget reallocations.

• Act as the focal point for due diligence on cooperating partners, preparing and renewing due diligence reports, and ensuring compliance with WFP standards.
• Manage the due diligence process, from collecting supporting documents to securing approvals, and maintain the Due Diligence Matrix for timely follow-up.
• Review UN Partner Portal (UNPP) red flags and coordinate with UN agencies to minimize paperwork duplication.

• Conduct orientation and information sessions for potential and selected partners, providing ongoing guidance and technical support.
• Identify capacity-building needs and coordinate initiatives to enhance the operational and programmatic capabilities of cooperating partners.
• Oversee and mentor other support staff, ensuring tasks are completed to high standards and within deadlines.

• Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess partnership effectiveness and impact, conducting field visits and audits as necessary.
• Prepare detailed reports and analyses on partnership activities, providing insights and recommendations for improving strategies and operations.

• Perform other duties as required to support the Country Office’s objectives

• Completion of secondary school education.
• A university degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible work experience including at least three (3) years in Partnership Management and/or project or financial management , preferably within an international NGO or humanitarian organization, plus two (2) years of experience in any other field

• Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in project management and monitoring and evaluation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other management software.

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English) and in the duty station's language. Given the context, fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic is required for this position.

• 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