Overview
Establishes an effective second-line oversight function for operational partnership processing and delegated approvals, contributing to enhanced fiduciary assurance, transparency, and accountability in partner engagement. The position will provide technical leadership, oversight, and assurance over downstream partnership processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide functional supervision, coaching, and technical guidance to CPMT staff.
- Ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities within CPMT and monitor implementation of segregation-of-duties principles.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance for all downstream partnership processes.
- Oversee the development and periodic updating of partnership SOPs, guidance notes, and tools.
- Support training of CPMT, programme, and field staff on partnership governance, FLAs, and budget oversight.
- Oversee that partner capacity assessments, performance reviews, and due diligence processes are conducted in line with corporate requirements.
- Support the implementation of the Country Office Localisation Policy.
- Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Advance the implementation of the WFP Uganda Localisation Strategy.
- Monitor progress against localisation targets and indicators.
- Provide technical advice on integrating localisation principles into partner selection, capacity strengthening, and partnership management processes.
- Liaise with HQ, the Regional Bureau, and relevant internal units to ensure alignment with WFP corporate localisation commitments.
- Review and provide technical clearance on cooperating partner selection processes.
- Provide independent technical and fiduciary review of cooperating partner project proposals and budgets.
- Review FLAs, amendments, and addenda.
- Advise on corrective actions where contractual or compliance issues are identified.
- Provide quality assurance and technical clearance prior to submission for signature.
- Provide technical leadership and secretariat oversight to the Cooperating Partner Committee (CPC).
- Act as a technical focal point for audits, internal reviews, and oversight missions related to cooperating partnerships.
- Support implementation and tracking of audit and assurance recommendations affecting partnerships.
- Advise on risk mitigation measures for high-risk or complex partners.
- Review significant performance issues, integrity concerns, or partner disputes and advise on escalation and corrective actions.
- Promote consistent application of partnership standards across all operational areas.
Required Experience
Minimum 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in programme operations, partnership management, compliance, or risk management. Demonstrated experience reviewing partner proposals, budgets, and contractual arrangements. Experience working within UN agencies, especially WFP in Cooperating Partner Management, is highly desirable. Proven ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.
Qualifications
Advanced university degrees in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
