Programme Assistant (Cooperating Partner Management Team – CPMT) SC5

• PositionProgramme Assistant (Cooperating Partner Management Team – CPMT) SC5
• CompanyWorld Food Programme (WFP)
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• CategoryNGO, International Development, Administration Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryUnited Nations humanitarian assistance
• DepartmentCooperating Partner Management Team (CPMT)
• DeadlineMonday, 23 November 2026, 11:59 PM (EAT)
• Not in the advertJob type

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organisation, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and extreme weather.

WFP won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. Its stated values are integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity and inclusion, and it invests in staff development through training, coaching, mentorship and internal mobility across country, regional and global offices.

The Programme Assistant gives specialised programme and operational support to WFP's Cooperating Partner Management Framework in Uganda. Work covers onboarding and due diligence of NGO partners, preparing and reviewing agreements, budgets and amendments, tracking performance against targets, supporting partner evaluations, risk and capacity assessments, and following up compliance issues and corrective action plans.

The assistant keeps CPMT databases, partner profiles and risk registers accurate, produces dashboards and reports, and organises partner training and learning events. The role liaises with programme, supply chain, M&E, finance, procurement, risk and field offices, prepares meeting agendas and action trackers, joins joint monitoring visits and helps improve CPMT tools and guidance. Strong Excel skills, careful records and steady follow-up with many partners at once are essential to doing the job well.

In plain terms, this job splits into 5 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Partner lifecycle

The assistant supports partner screening and agreements, keeps lifecycle records and coordinates communication between WFP teams and partners.

• Support use of WFP’s Cooperating Partner Management Framework.
• Manage partner entry checks, registration, review and onboarding steps.
• Help prepare and review partner agreements, budgets, changes and closure documents.
• Maintain complete records across each partnership stage.
• Facilitate communication between WFP units and cooperating partners.

Performance and corrective action

The role monitors partner results, organises evaluations and tracks follow-up from missions, audits and reviews.

• Track partner delivery against agreed targets and performance measures.
• Support annual and periodic partner evaluations.
• Analyse findings and flag trends for management attention.
• Follow recommendations from monitoring visits, audits and evaluations.
• Track corrective action plans through implementation.

Compliance and capacity

The assistant checks partner compliance and risk, maintains registers, and helps partners address gaps through training and guidance.

• Monitor compliance with WFP guidance, partnership agreements, donor rules and organisational policies.
• Assist with partner risk and capacity reviews and maintain risk registers and tracking tools.
• Follow up unresolved compliance issues and risk controls.
• Identify capability gaps and support capacity-strengthening plans.
• Arrange partner training, workshops, orientations and learning events.
• Share WFP policies, guidance, tools and SOPs with partners.

Information and reporting

The role maintains partner data, prepares analytical reporting and validates information for internal and donor use.

• Encourage partner exchange of effective practice and lessons.
• Keep CPMT records, partner profiles, assessment documents and performance information current and accurate.
• Prepare periodic partner performance and compliance reports, dashboards and analysis.
• Support data validation and quality assurance.
• Compile information for internal reviews, donor updates and management briefings.
• Archive partnership documentation so it remains organised and accessible.

Coordination and improvement

The assistant connects programme and operational teams, supports review meetings and missions, and helps improve CPMT resources.

• Serve as a link for partnership issues among field offices, finance, M&E, risk, procurement, supply chain and programme teams.
• Support partner reviews and coordination meetings.
• Create meeting plans, records, follow-up trackers and briefing notes.
• Join joint monitoring visits and field missions.
• Maintain institutional knowledge, lessons and good practice on partner management.
• Improve CPMT tools, templates, procedures and guidance materials.

Required Education

• Completion of secondary school education.
• A university degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Statistics or a related discipline is desirable.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in programme implementation, partnership management, M&E, project management, compliance, grants management or related fields.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions or development partners.
• Experience in partner management, capacity assessments, compliance monitoring or operational oversight is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting humanitarian or development programmes in Uganda is an advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Only the CV and cover letter are required at application stage.
• Selected candidates undergo reference and background checks.

Technical Skills

• Partnership management: Strong understanding of partnership management and accountability frameworks.
• Monitoring and compliance: Knowledge of programme monitoring, risk management and compliance processes.
• Data and reporting: Strong analytical, report-writing and data management skills.
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word; corporate databases desirable.

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder engagement: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

WFP states it offers an attractive compensation package, with details in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy, plus training, coaching, mentorship and internal mobility.

• A UN post in Kampala with the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
• Secondary school completion is the minimum education requirement.
• Work across WFP's whole cooperating partner portfolio.
• Build compliance, risk and partnership management experience.
• Join joint monitoring visits and field missions.
• WFP invests in staff training and internal mobility.

Apply only through WFP’s online recruiting system. Complete your Workday profile, including employment history, education and languages, and submit a CV and cover letter. Applications by email or LinkedIn are not considered. The deadline is Monday, 23 November 2026 at 11:59 PM EAT. WFP charges no recruitment fees.

• Checked on 12 November 2026 against World Food Programme (WFP)'s official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 23 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
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