Programme Policy Officer (Cooperating Partners Management) NOB

Organizational Context

The position is based in Dakar, Senegal and reports to the Team lead based in Nairobi.

The technical advisor supports WFP's programme quality and accountability through technical advisory services, policy translation, and operational field support related to partnership management, assurance systems and capacity strengthening.

The position provides field support to country offices across the West, Central Africa, Latin America and Caribbean islands Regions (WACARO and LACRO) and other regions as needed, supporting the application of corporate policies and guidance in diverse operational contexts, including emergency and protracted crisis settings. The role operates with a gradual degree of independence within a defined technical area and works in close coordination with regional hubs and Headquarters technical units.

Job Purpose

To provide technical guidance, policy advice and regional field support to Country Offices in WACARO, LACRO and other regions as needed, on partnership management, assurance and capacity strengthening, ensuring programmes are compliant with WFP corporate policies, Executive Board decisions and risk management frameworks, while remaining operationally feasible and responsive to field realities.

Key Accountabilities: (Within delegated authority)

Policy Translation and Technical Advisory Support

Interpret, adapt and support the implementation of WFP corporate policies, guidance and normative frameworks related to

partnerships, assurance, localization and programme risk management. * Provide technical advice to Country Offices on moderately complex partnership and programme quality issues, clarifying policy ambiguities and supporting compliant, risk-informed operational solutions.

Provide ongoing regional field support to WACARO and LACRO Country Offices and other regions as needed, including remote and mission-based support, to address partnership, assurance and compliance challenges.

Partnership Management and Assurance

Support Country Offices in the planning and management of operational partnerships, including partner selection, engagement modalities, capacity assessments and oversight arrangements.

Follow up on assurance standards, spot checks, audit follow-up and compliance mechanisms, supporting Country Offices to address audit recommendations and mitigate operational and fiduciary risks.

Review and contribute with technical input on partnership-related documentation and submissions to ensure alignment with corporate requirements.

Provide technical advice to Country Offices on assurance, risk mitigation, and compliance considerations related to government-implementing partnerships and other non-NGO delivery modalities, in line with corporate guidance.

Capacity Strengthening and Localization Support

Support the design and implementation of partner capacity strengthening initiatives aligned with WFP's localization commitments, assurance requirements, and operational priorities.

Contribute to the development, refinement and dissemination of tools, guidance notes and learning materials related to partnerships, assurance and compliance.

Promote practical, evidence-based approaches to capacity strengthening that balance accountability requirements with partner realities.

Programme Quality, Evidence and Risk-Informed Decision-Making

Promote the use of evidence, lessons learned and field feedback to inform technical advice, policy application and programme improvement.

Support Country Offices in adopting risk-informed approaches to partnership and programme management across emergency and non-emergency contexts.

Contribute to analytical products, briefing notes and internal reports related to programme quality, partnerships and assurance.

Coordination and Representation

Act as a technical focal point for partnership, assurance and capacity strengthening issues for WACARO and LACRO Country Offices, liaising with Regional hubs and Headquarters u...