JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Programme Assistant (Cooperating Partners Management ) - World Food Programme (WFP) Yaounde

Programme Assistant (Cooperating Partners Management )
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).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES :

The CPM Programme Assistant will support the Cooperating Partner Management (CPM) team by performing the following tasks:

Partner Payment Processing

Collect and verify all required supporting documents for partner payments.
Create Service Entry Sheets (SES) in WINGS.
Match invoices and ensure all documentation is uploaded in the Invoice Tracking System (ITS).
Maintain accurate records of all payment-related documents.
Ensure that database is update and shared will all field offices every week.
Support to CPC Meetings

Review budgets proposals from NGOs to ensure that they are align to WFP requirements and expectations.
Schedule CPC meetings with voting members, field offices, and activity managers.
Review data to ensure CPC recommendations are reflected before agreement signature.
Draft Notes for the Record (NFRs) within two days after each CPC meeting.
Field-Level Agreement (FLA) Management

Initiate FLAs using the digital signing platform (Partner Connect).
Guide partners through the digital signing process.
Ensure all agreements are signed, stamped, and properly archived.
Monitoring of budget executions ensuring that provisional SES are posted on time, all required payment is proceeded, and PO are closed.
Analyze any discrepancy between invoice cleared and amount transfered to Partners.
Document Tracking and Archiving

Register all signed agreements and related commitment data (e.g., PO numbers).
Track and archive partner evaluations (capacity assessments, performance evaluations).
Ensure all key documents are uploaded to Teams for easy access and reference.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION 

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

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum of 3 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.
Must be a national of Cameroon.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document tracking systems.
Strong skills in data analysis and visualization for decision-making.
Comfortable with public speaking and delivering training sessions

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Position: Programme Assistant (Cooperating Partner Management)

Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)

Grade : SC5

Duration: 12months

Duty Station: Yaounde

Application Deadline: October 23, 2025

HOW TO APPLY ?

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wfp/job_openings?locationCountry=b579d21545a140c49418f0a3451a3160