About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a CPMT Lead Consultant in Kampala, Uganda, to establish an effective second-line oversight function for cooperating partnerships. The role focuses on enhancing fiduciary assurance, transparency, and accountability in partner engagement, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and country-specific SOPs. The Lead Consultant will provide technical leadership and oversight over downstream partnership processes, supervise the CPMT team, and advance the WFP Uganda Localisation Strategy (2026–2030) to increase engagement with national NGOs, community-based organisations, and other local actors.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package (refer to Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement).
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
- Opportunities for internal mobility and a global career path.
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in programme operations, partnership management, compliance, or risk management.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing partner proposals, budgets, and contractual arrangements.
- Fluency (Level C) in English.
- Experience working within UN agencies, especially WFP in Cooperating Partner Management, is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.
- Strong understanding of UN partnership and compliance frameworks.
- Analytical skills and ability to provide independent technical assessment.
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Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 24 August 2026, 23:59 GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Kampala).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with an advanced degree in International Development, Finance, or Public Administration.
- Candidates with 6–8 years of experience in partnership management, compliance, or risk management.
- Experts fluent in English with a proven ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a consultancy contract rather than a permanent staff position.
- It requires a deep understanding of UN partnership frameworks, making previous WFP experience highly desirable.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a perfect fit for a senior professional aiming to lead a second-line oversight function and implement a localisation strategy. It is a goal-oriented role for those seeking to enhance fiduciary assurance and transparency in humanitarian partnerships.
Our take
A high-level consultancy for experienced partnership managers who can navigate UN compliance and localisation strategies in Uganda.
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