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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Operational Partner Management Specialist in Bamako, Mali. The position is based in the WFP office in Bamako, on-site at United Nations premises.
Information about the assignment
Expected start date: 15 October 2026. Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension. The position offers long-term benefits and allowances. This is a full-time United Nations Volunteer, Specialist category national assignment with only one assignment to be filled. The post contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequality.
Mission and objectives
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger in the world. Its mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger by 2030. Every day, WFP works to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, especially women and children, have access to the nutritious food they need to live productive and healthy lives.
In Mali, WFP is supporting government efforts through an assistance strategy to respond to the humanitarian emergency, build community resilience and support sustainable development efforts. In collaboration with state institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and partners of the United Nations system, WFP organizes cash or in-kind transfers to meet the food needs of populations affected by conflict or climate hazards, provides school meals that promote access to education for girls and boys, supports the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, and provides technical and financial support to groups of small-scale agricultural producers in order to improve their access to safe and secure farming.
Background
Under the direct supervision of the programme officer in charge of the partnership management section, the UN Volunteer will contribute to the management of all key operational partnerships with NGOs, research institutes and state structures supporting the implementation of WFP’s Country Strategic Plan activities. The incumbent will also participate in partner training, perform spot checks and supervision, and ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner. This position will require collaboration with business managers: budget and programming, supply chain, procurement, finance, risk management and compliance, as well as with sub-offices in the execution of tasks.
Description of tasks
Under the overall supervision of the United Nations in which the United Nations Volunteer is deployed, he or she will perform the following tasks:
1. Management of cooperating partners
Liaise daily with cooperating partners and contribute to the management of the relationship with them. Coordinate with office units and sub-offices all issues related to partner selection. Support the project review and selection committee, draft meeting minutes and prepare LFRs as required. Prepare and manage administrative documents related to partnerships (contracts, reports, correspondence). Maintain a centralized system for the electronic recording and archiving of FLA and MoU from the office, and maintain the FLA tracking table as well as incoming and outgoing program mails, sorted by activity. Contribute, within the required time frame, to the evaluation of the performance and capabilities of partners as well as their selection. Organize and maintain databases of partners and ongoing projects. Assist in the development of partner activity reports and contribute to the collection of data necessary for project evaluation.
2. Support for financial management and payment of invoices
Monitor partner budgets and ensure that expenditures are consistent with the terms of partnership agreements. Implement and manage a budget and invoice tracking system for all partner budgets and payments. Ensure the creation of purchase orders (PO) in WINGS after signature, compliance with approval deadlines at all levels and support programs in the use of WINGS. Ensure financial follow-up by collecting and verifying supporting documents, then process payments from partners in WINGS and ITS in support of the programs concerned. Coordinate the preparation of financial reports from partners and provide support for tracking payments. Contribute to the development of internal reports and donor reports.
3. Other
Carry out any other tasks, if necessary.
Eligibility criteria
Âge: 18 to 80 years. Experience required: 3 years. Nationality: The applicant must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
Job requirements
Relevant experience: 3 years. Languages: French, current level, required; English, professional knowledge level, desirable. Level of study required: Bachelor’s degree in program management, administration, social sciences or any other relevant discipline.
Skills and values
Adaptability and flexibility. Creativity. Capacity for judgment and decision-making. Planning and organization. Professionalism. Self-management.
Skills and experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a humanitarian or international organization. Experience in managing partnerships or monitoring projects is an important asset. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Good command of office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and project management software. Competence in database management and reporting.
Soft skills
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, in French and ideally in English. Ability to work independently and show initiative. Sense of confidentiality and management of sensitive information. Ability to work in a multicultural and pressured environment.
Areas of expertise
Partnerships, resource mobilization, project management, program development, strategy, administration.
Driving licence
Not specified
Other information
Aid coordination, humanitarian assistance, partnerships, programme management, project management. Skills: French, English, project management, financial management, communication skills.
The recruiting organization, the World Food Programme (WFP), has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to publish offers after their announced closing date. These positions can remain open, they are listed until they are removed from the recruiting organization's site.
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