DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 7 September 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden) 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). GENERAL INFORMATION: JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (FLA Management) TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed Term NOA SUPERVISOR: Programme Officer UNIT/DIVISION: Programme DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen DURATION: 12 Months ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Every day, WFP works globally to support people affected by conflict, disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises, with particular attention to women, children, and other vulnerable groups. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: To support and strengthen the management of Cooperating Partner (CP) engagements, performance, compliance, risk management, partnership agreements, and capacity development. The incumbent will ensure effective partner onboarding, oversight, accountability, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements while maintaining strong coordination with technical units, field offices, and external partners. Key Responsibilities 1. Cooperating Partner and FLA Management Lead and manage the end-to-end Cooperating Partner (CP) engagement and onboarding process through UN Partner Portal (UNPP)/Partner Connect, including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), direct selection processes, due diligence, capacity assessments, and Cooperating Partner Committee (CPC) submissions. Review due diligence, capacity assessment, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) documentation, identify risks and gaps, and ensure quality assurance and completeness of CPC packages and onboarding requirements. Manage the contracting process, budget review, FLA amendment, extension, suspension, and closure of Field Level Agreements (FLAs) across all programme activities, ensuring compliance with corporate and donor requirements, and provide regular progress updates, identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective actions to management. Support the rollout and adoption of Partner Connect digital modules and provide technical guidance and user support to partners and staff to enhance partnership management efficiency and compliance. 2. Cooperating Partner Performance Evaluation Lead the planning and implementation of annual and periodic CP performance evaluations in coordination with Field Offices and cross functional units. Review and update evaluation tools and methodologies for different programme activities. Ensure timely completion of CP evaluations and follow up on outstanding inputs. Oversee the consolidation of evaluation findings, generate overall performance ratings, and prepare analytical reports for management. Provide regular updates on evaluation progress, challenges, and required management actions. 3. Capacity Strengthening and Improvement Planning Develop and disseminate partner improvement action plans based on performance evaluation findings. Review and strengthen recommendations from Field Offices and technical teams to address identified performance gaps. Coordinate capacity-strengthening initiatives covering PSEA, integrity, gender, protection, supply chain, risk management, compliance, and other organizational requirements. 4. Risk Management, Assurance and Compliance Oversight Support the development and regular updating of CP risk assessments and mitigation plans. Coordinate risk-based assurance and spot-check plans in collaboration with relevant units. Liaise with audit firms and partners during spot checks, audits, and assurance reviews. Monitor corrective actions arising from audits and spot checks and ensure timely resolution. Disseminate donor compliance requirements and partner accountability standards. 5. Knowledge Management and Cross-Cutting Compliance Ensure the integration of cross-cutting priorities, including PSEA, gender, protection, environmental and social safeguards, into partnership processes and agreements. Develop guidance materials, standard operating procedures, templates, and communication tools to support staff and partners. Maintain accurate records, trackers, correspondence, and knowledge management repositories. Support management reporting, coordination meetings, stakeholder communications, and other ad hoc assignments as required. 

Desired Candidate Profile

• Advanced university degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Humanitarian Affairs, or related field.
• Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience in CP management, programme management, compliance, risk management, or humanitarian/development operations.
• Sound CP and stakeholder and FLA management skills.
• Risk management and compliance oversight skills.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Capacity strengthening and facilitation skills.
• Strong coordination and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of UN partnership frameworks, due diligence, donor compliance requirements, and Partner Connect/UNPP platforms systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• English-Arabic language proficiency.