DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS21 March 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Nairobi)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs 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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the worldโs largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Recognizing the risks of its dependency on a small number of resource partners and reliance on traditional fundraising models, WFP aims to diversify its funding while protecting and enhancing its current partnerships and reputation as a partner of choice. Tapping into the wider global financing landscape with new and different partnering modalities requires a concerted cross-functional approach with a strong emphasis on the field and recognition of the importance of strategic and targeted communications in underpinning the process.
A new Corporate Critical Initiative (CCI) supports Regional Bureaus and Country Offices (COs) efforts to diversify funding by increasing and supplementing capacities in the field for identifying new and different partnerships and pursuing new partners and types of partnership. Direct support needs to be provided to COs for the development of well-informed resourcing plans and the definition of high-quality value propositions for partner engagement.
This role will support RBNโs partnership team to expand WFPโs portfolio with a specific focus on humanitarian, social protection, climate resilience and food systems work. The consultant will be responsible for proactively scoping funding opportunities (Government partnerships, multilateral funds, IFIs and private sector, etc.) through different tools and supporting WFP country offices in ongoing and new partnerships
The incumbent will work in close coordination with Country Offices, HQ and other relevant teams and units as needed.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall supervision of the Development Consultant, the incumbent will:
Support the development of an approach for RBโs main diversification areas, outlining major opportunities and pathways within the region towards diversification. Scope, funding opportunities and channels of funding, and connect and coordinate with the innovation and private sector partnership teams to expand opportunities to private sector and innovative finance Contribute to HQ-led cross-fertilization between RBs by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and areas for improvement. Actively support HQ-led Knowledge Management and Learning (KM&L) activities by using existing knowledge tools, supporting the development and dissemination of new knowledge products, participating in global KM&L initiatives, and ensuring alignment with HQ strategies. Contribute to the drafting of quality proposals and concept notes, including by coordinating and soliciting inputs from other functional entities, RBs and COs on WFPโs programmatic offering. Support the management of projects in the RB, with a specific focus on supporting COs with the management of new partnerships (agreements, reporting etc.). Contribute to the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs. Contribute to quarterly progress reports on the implementation of the CCI. Other needs as required.
DELIVERABLES:
5 (five) concept notes and proposals formulated for COs, with support provided for related negotiations with partners to advance the funding diversification effort. A paper outlining major diversification opportunities within the region and pathways to move towards diversification, including a mapping of existing and potential/new partnership opportunities in the region. Contribution to a HQ-led toolkit for funding diversification, including templates and guidance the following KM&L activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: University Degree in Business administration, Social Sciences, Humanities, Food Security or a related area with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
- At least three yearsโ experience in an area related to humanitarian and development resourcing and project management, preferably in the East Africa region. Knowledge and understanding of the United Nations is helpful.
- Technical skills & knowledge of project management;
- Experience in proposal development and programme design;
- Monitoring and reporting knowledge;
- Experience with private sector / Innovations partnerships;
- Humanitarian & Development experience in Eastern Africa;
Knowledge & Skills:
Working/applied knowledge in the area of Food Security and Development Proactive attitude toward learning; Sophisticated diplomacy skills and ability to work independently Good public speaking, writing and presentation skills Excellent computer skills especially word, excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English mandatory.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.
- At least three yearsโ experience in an area related to humanitarian and development resourcing and project management, preferably in the East Africa region. Knowledge and understanding of the United Nations is helpful.