Lead Consultant – CPMT (CST1) – Kampala

About the role

The Programme Officer – Cooperating Partnerships (CPMT Lead Consultant) provides a second‑line oversight function for partner engagements, ensuring fiduciary assurance, transparency and accountability across WFP operations in Uganda.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the CPMT team and coordinate with the Head of Programme.
• Review and validate operational partnership processes and delegated approvals.
• Collaborate with cooperating partners, area offices, finance, supply chain and compliance units to ensure consistent partner management.
• Enhance reporting mechanisms and support audit activities related to partner funding.
• Provide guidance on risk mitigation and compliance with WFP policies.

Required profile

• Senior‑level professional with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proven background in programme management, partner oversight or fiduciary assurance within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Financial oversight and compliance monitoring.
• Partner engagement and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of humanitarian programme operations.

What we offer

• A diverse, inclusive and multicultural work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and internal mobility.
• Competitive contractor compensation package as outlined in the vacancy terms.