Programme Policy Officer - Cooperating Partner (CP) Management

The Programme Policy Officer - Cooperating Partner (CP) Management supports the management and administration of partnership agreements, providing specialized support and technical analysis to inform policy and program decisions. The role strategically engages with operational partners to ensure effective delivery of WFP assistance and offers contracting and compliance support to align partnerships with corporate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the end-to-end Cooperating Partner (CP) lifecycle, including calls for proposals, technical review processes, and preparation of Field Level Agreements (FLAs), ensuring compliance with WFP procedures.
• Provide project management and administrative support to operational partnership processes, ensuring coordination with programme units and activity managers.
• Support due diligence and partner capacity assessments (including UN Partner Portal requirements) and contribute to risk identification and mitigation measures related to CP management.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate partnership records, trackers, and documentation, ensuring timely updates in corporate systems (e.g. COMET, WINGS).
• Assist in monitoring operational partnerships through follow-up actions, field visits, and spot-checks, ensuring adherence to contractual and programme requirements.
• Support data collection and analysis related to partnership performance and contribute to periodic reporting and documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (programme, supply chain, finance, field offices) and external partners to support effective coordination and implementation of partnership activities.
• Contribute to strengthening the capacity of cooperating partners and WFP staff in partnership management processes and tools.
• Assist in resolving routine issues related to CP management, escalating more complex risks or compliance issues to senior staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience.
• Fluency in English & Tajik and/or Russian language is required.
• Minimum one year of professional/managerial experiences in program-related activities, such as Contract Management, Partnerships, Budgeting, and Funds Management.
• Strong familiarity with the Public Sector and non-governmental organizations in Tajikistan is an asset.
• Experience in contribution to the implementation of programmes and supported partnership or project management activities.
• Experience in provided inputs to reporting, analysis, or policy discussions.
• Skills in supporting collaboration with partners and stakeholders in programme delivery.
• Ability to maintain data quality and support monitoring processes.

Skills

• Contract Management
• Partnership Management
• Budgeting
• Funding Management
• Program Implementation
• Project Management
• Reporting
• Policy Analysis
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Data Quality Assurance
• Monitoring Support
• Public Sector Knowledge
• Non-Governmental Organizations Knowledge
• Technical Analysis
• Program Delivery

Languages

English, Tajik, Russian