About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an International Consultant for PPO Cooperating Partners Management in Kabul, Afghanistan. This role supports the Cooperating Partner (CP) management cycle, including partner selection, payments, contracting, risk management, cross-cutting compliance, digitalization of processes, and knowledge management to ensure accountability and high-quality programme delivery in Afghanistan.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
- Opportunities for internal mobility.
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree or first level university degree with additional relevant work experiences.
- Fluency in English.
- Proficiency in Windows MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).
- Possession of behavioral competencies: Action Management, Client Orientation, Cognitive Capacity, Innovation, Partnering, and Teamwork.
- Willingness to be mobile and serve in different locations worldwide, including hardship duty stations.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 3 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul).
How to apply
- Submit application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
- Ensure the Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
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 and experience in partner management or humanitarian operations.
- Individuals comfortable with digitalizing processes and managing complex contracting cycles.
- Candidates who demonstrate strong behavioral competencies in innovation, partnering, and cognitive capacity.
- Those willing to work in challenging, high-mobility duty stations.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an 11-month consultancy role based on-site in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- The position requires high adaptability and willingness to serve in hardship duty stations.
- Applicants should verify the specific security and living conditions associated with this duty station.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is a significant opportunity for someone looking to gain high-level experience in humanitarian partner management within a complex operational context. It is a strong choice for those aiming to develop expertise in risk management and accountability in emergency settings, which is highly valued in the international development sector.
Our take
This role is best suited for resilient, experienced professionals comfortable with the demands of a hardship duty station. It is less suitable for those seeking stable, long-term domestic roles or those uncomfortable with high-mobility requirements.
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