Programme Assistant (Cooperating Partner Management Team)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Programme Assistant (SC5) in Kampala for its Cooperating Partner Management Team (CPMT). The role provides specialised programme and operational support for managing WFP's Cooperating Partner portfolio, covering partner engagement, performance monitoring, compliance and risk management, partnership databases and field operations.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Cooperating Partner Management Framework and coordinate partner onboarding, due diligence, registration and assessment
• Prepare and review partner agreements, budgets, amendments and closure documentation, and maintain records of partner engagement
• Monitor partner performance against targets and KPIs, support evaluations and track corrective action plans
• Support compliance monitoring, risk and capacity assessments, and maintain risk registers
• Identify capacity gaps, organise partner training and workshops, and share best practices
• Maintain CPMT databases, generate reports and dashboards, and support data quality assurance
• Liaise with programme, supply chain, M&E, finance, procurement, risk management and field offices, and prepare meeting materials
• Maintain lessons learned and improve CPMT tools and procedures

Required profile

• Secondary school completion; a university degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or a related field is desirable
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme implementation, partnership management, monitoring and evaluation, project management, compliance or grants management
• Experience with NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions or development partners; partner management and compliance monitoring experience is highly desirable
• Experience supporting humanitarian or development programmes in Uganda is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong understanding of partnership management and accountability frameworks
• Knowledge of programme monitoring, risk management and compliance processes
• Analytical, report-writing and data management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; shortlisted candidates are contacted. The deadline for applications is 23 November 2026.