- Location
- Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Republic Of
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
21 July 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Tajikistan Time (Dushanbe)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).
WFP currently implements its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023–2026 in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the same period, pursuing a strategic shift from direct implementation towards strengthening national and subnational capacities to deliver food security and nutrition outcomes. WFP supports achievement of SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), and operates across the whole country through a network of field offices in Bokhtar, Gharm, Khorog, and Khujand complementing the country office in Dushanbe.
WFP’s programme portfolio covers emergency preparedness and response, resilience and livelihoods, nutrition, and school meals. Across these areas, WFP is placing greater emphasis on anticipatory action, shock-responsive social protection, evidence generation, and support to national systems for risk-informed planning and response. As WFP Tajikistan transitions to its next CSP for 2027–2030, it is further positioning itself as a technical and operational partner to the Government, with a stronger focus on nationally led solutions and earlier action ahead of crises.
Cooperating Partner (CP) Management Officer manages and administers partnership agreements. Based in Dushanbe. This position provides specialized support and technical analysis to inform policy and program decisions. Additionally, it strategically engages with operational partners to ensure effective delivery of WFP assistance and offers specialized contracting and compliance support to align partnerships with corporate requirements.
This position is based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan and reports to the Head of Programme. The starting monthly salary for this position is 2,191 USD.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
• 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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: 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.
Language: Fluency in English & Tajik and/or Russian language is required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• 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.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
