DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

1 September 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Monrovia)

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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.

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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).

Organizational context

This position is located in the WFP Liberia Country Office within the Programme Unit. The job holder supports emergency preparedness and response activities and acts as a cooperating partner management focal point for field level agreements and operational partnerships. The role works closely with activity managers, Field Office, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, Monitoring and Evaluation/RAM, government counterparts, cooperating partners, NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders involved in emergency preparedness, response and programme delivery.

At this level, the job holder is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative, respond independently to operational queries with general guidance, exercise judgment in addressing unforeseen operational challenges, and coordinate support staff or field-level follow-up where required.

Job purpose

To provide effective specialized programme support and technical analyses for emergency preparedness and response activities, while supporting the effective management, tracking and compliance follow-up of cooperating partner agreements and operational partnerships in WFP Liberia.

Key accountabilities

A. Emergency Preparedness and Response

Support the development, update and implementation of emergency preparedness plans, contingency planning tools, response protocols and related operational documents, ensuring alignment with WFP policies and humanitarian standards. Provide project management support for preparedness and emergency response activities, including simulation exercises, learning activities, operational planning and follow-up of preparedness action plans. Maintain regular communication with M&E unit, Field Office, programme teams and partners to collect updates on humanitarian needs, operational challenges, response gaps and support requirements. Support information management for preparedness and response activities, including early warning monitoring, risk tracking, emergency preparedness checklists, response dashboards, action trackers and lessons learned documentation. Compile, analyze and present emergency-related data to support decision-making, management updates, operational planning and communication with stakeholders. Support the preparation of emergency-related documents, including Concepts of Operations, situation updates, response plans, briefing notes, funding inputs, donor updates and internal reports. Coordinate with internal units and external partners, including NDMA and other government entities, NGOs and UN agencies, to support coherent preparedness and response planning and identify risks to operational delivery. Support sudden-onset emergency follow-up by escalating critical information, preparing situation updates, tracking priority actions and supporting mobilization of operational support requested by management or Field Offices. Contribute to capacity strengthening for WFP staff, cooperating partners and government counterparts on emergency preparedness, response coordination, contingency planning, information management and operational readiness. Support field missions related to preparedness, emergency response implementation, partner readiness, operational troubleshooting and follow-up of corrective actions. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources and partners to affected areas at the onset of a crisis. Perform other EPR and programme duties as required.

B. Cooperating Partner Management Focal Point

Support the overall coordination and follow-up of cooperating partner management processes for the Country Office, including FLAs, MoUs, LoUs and other programme partnership arrangements. Review draft partnership documentation, budgets and supporting materials before signature to identify completeness, consistency and compliance issues, and flag required corrections to activity managers and relevant units. Maintain up-to-date partner information management tools, including partner databases, agreement trackers, partner profiles, agreement archives and related documentation. Track agreement start and end dates and liaise with activity managers, Field Office and relevant units to support timely amendments, extensions, closures or other actions required before agreement expiry. Maintain and regularly share an agreement tracking sheet with management, Field Office and relevant Country Office stakeholders to support visibility on agreement status and required actions. Coordinate with Finance and relevant activity managers to support timely creation and follow-up of financial commitments, budget revisions and other system actions related to programme agreements. Support partner mapping exercises to strengthen operational and strategic engagement with partners and inform planning, coordination and emergency readiness. Support annual or periodic calls for expressions of interest, partner identification, UNPP registration and verification follow-up, due diligence planning and partner selection documentation, as applicable. Provide secretariat support to the Cooperating Partner Committee (CPC), including preparation of documentation, meeting agendas, minutes, decision tracking and follow-up on recommendations. Serve as focal point for UNPP and support Partner Connect roll-out or partner management tools, including partner guidance and training materials in coordination with relevant units. Support partner performance reviews, spot checks, risk follow-up and improvement plans in liaison with Field Office, activity managers, Finance, Risk Management and other units. Maintain regular communication with cooperating partners on agreement requirements, reporting obligations, due diligence, documentation and follow-up actions. Organize or support partner orientation and capacity strengthening sessions on agreement clauses, budgets, invoicing, reporting, compliance and operational partnership requirements.

Deliverables and expected results

• EPR readiness: Timely support to preparedness planning, response planning, emergency information management and operational coordination.
• Partner capacity and performance: Improved partner readiness through guidance, orientation, performance follow-up, spot-check support and implementation of improvement plans.
• Reporting and coordination: Regular reports, dashboards, briefing notes and action trackers that support management decision-making and operational follow-up.
• FLA management: Effective tracking and timely follow-up of programme partnership agreements, including agreement status, expiry dates, amendments and compliance actions.
• Information management: Improved availability, quality and accessibility of partner management data, agreement files, partner profiles and operational partnership documentation.

Other post requirements

• CP management: Good knowledge of programme agreement management, partner documentation, due diligence follow-up, agreement tracking and partner performance monitoring.
• Emergency preparedness and response: Ability to support emergency preparedness plans, contingency planning, response coordination, early warning monitoring and action tracking.
• Operational coordination: Ability to coordinate across Programme, Field Offices, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management and RAM/M&E to resolve implementation bottlenecks.
• Data and information management: Ability to maintain databases, trackers and archives and to prepare concise analytical summaries for managers and operational teams.
• Capacity strengthening: Ability to explain procedures, support partner orientation sessions and provide practical guidance to staff, partners and government counterparts.
• Professional judgement: Ability to work under pressure, follow up multiple deadlines, preserve confidentiality and escalate operational risks when required.

Desired experience

• At least six years of progressively responsible experience in programme implementation, emergency preparedness and response, food assistance, partner management, project management, field operations, administration or related areas.
• Experience supporting implementation of programmes with technical teams, Field Offices, government counterparts, NGOs, cooperating partners or UN agencies.
• Experience preparing or reviewing partnership agreements, budgets, reports, partner documentation, compliance follow-up or operational trackers is desirable.
• Experience supporting emergency preparedness, response planning, contingency planning, operational readiness, early warning, needs analysis or response coordination is desirable.
• Experience maintaining databases, trackers and archives and preparing analytical reports, management briefs or dashboards.
• Experience supporting partner capacity strengthening, partner meetings, spot checks, performance reviews or improvement plans is an asset.
• Experience using Excel and basic database tools is required. Familiarity with WFP systems such as UNPP, Partner Connect, COMET, WINGS, SCOPE or related tools is an asset.

Standard minimum academic qualifications

Education

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in emergency management, international development, public administration, social sciences, economics, project management, logistics, food security or another related functional area is desirable.

Language

Fluency in oral and written English. Knowledge of local Liberian languages would be an asset.

Competencies and skills

• Good communication, coordination and facilitation skills.
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret operational, financial and programme data.
• Good computer skills, including use of spreadsheets, trackers, databases and reporting tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines in a challenging operating environment.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality and handle sensitive partner and programme documentation appropriately.
• Initiative, attention to detail and ability to proactively identify bottlenecks and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across functions and with external partners.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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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.

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• 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.