Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer

Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer

Entreprise: World Food Programme
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Cameroun / Yaoundé
Date limite: 2025-10-27

Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer

Programme Policy Officer (Cooperating Parterns Management)
Postuler
locations
Yaoundé, Cameroun
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR116756
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

27 October 2025-23:59-UTC+01:00 heure normale d’Afrique de l’Ouest (Douala)
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.


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).



KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CPM Programme Officer will support the Programme team by performing the following tasks:

Field-Level Agreement (FLA) Management

Lead the end-to-end FLA process, ensuring timely and quality review, registration, due diligence, and archiving in line with corporate standards. Ensure regular updates of SOPs for FLA management to reflect changes in corporate guidelines, including drafting, WINGS processes, archiving, tracking tools, and alerts for expiring FLAs. Supervise CPM team members (Associates and Assistants) to ensure accurate preparation and registration of Agreements in WINGS. Ensure the use of standard templates, formats, reporting structures, and cost allocations for FLAs. Ensure effective CPC (Cooperating Partner Committee) coordination by guiding committee members, raising their awareness of Standard Operating Procedures, and ensuring that all contracts are submitted for CPC review prior to the signature of agreements. Monitor FLA progress, consumption, and alert technical units for necessary amendments or adjustments. Perform random spot checks on FLA deliverables and ensure proper archiving as per SOPs.

Corporate Tools & Systems Implementation

Act as Country Office focal point for Regional and Global CPM teams. Coordinate with HQ and RBP for deployment of new corporate tools (e.g., Partner Connect), including training for staff and Cooperating Partners (CPs). Ensure timely creation of FLAs, partnerships, report registration, and invoice payments using corporate platforms (COMET, Partner Connect, ITS, WINGS).

Partner Selection

Lead the update of WFP Partner Mapping and ensure a Call for Interest is published at least every three years. Manage the UN Partners Portal (UNPP) process for registration, identification, and selection of CPs, including training and orientation for staff, field offices, and CPs. Define and implement minimum standards and procedures for accessing the roster, especially for smaller organizations. Maintain WFP’s UNPP profile, ensuring proper due diligence including PSEA evaluations, and channel all proposals through UNPP. Provide guidance to technical units on budget negotiations with CPs, including analysis and harmonization of FLA budgets to avoid duplication or double charging.

Capacity Strengthening & Training

Deliver training and learning sessions for:

CPs on budgeting, reporting, and compliance with WFP administrative and financial regulations. WFP technical units on FLA processes, partnership procedures, budgeting, proposals, capacity and performance assessments, and reporting. CPM focal points on corporate platforms (WINGS, ITS, Partner Connect), including troubleshooting and development of training materials. Develop and maintain training materials for future reference and continuous learning.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

A Master degree in one of the following fields is required or highly desirable: Economics, Finances, Project Management, Accounting or Business Administration

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in working with the private sector, NGOs, or international organizations. Experience in partner management or financial administration is an asset. Previous experience with the UN or other multilateral agencies is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Strong experience in managing partnerships and financial documentation. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Familiarity with WFP systems (ITS, CPC, UNPP, Partner Connect) is an advantage. Strong skills in data analysis and visualization for decision-making. Comfortable with public speaking and delivering training sessions.

LANGUAGE

Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written) is required

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Position: Programme Policy Officer ( Cooperating Partners Management)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Grade : NOA

Duration: 12months

Duty Station: Yaounde

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK



WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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.

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