DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS16 June 2025-23:59-GMT-05:00 Cuba Time (Havana)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
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.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
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).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Implement the work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP strategic objectives.
Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFPโs work; Support partner visibility and ensure partner conditions are met.
Use data to present managers with well-researched ideas to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context- specific analysis with the aim to enhance the impact of WFPโs work and diversify the resource base.
Solicit inputs, including operational updates, from other WFP entities to inform partner audiences on WFPโs programmatic offering; Draft quality briefs and proactively highlight strategic issues to senior staff to inform best course of action and nurture partnership growth.
Gather and present internal and external data/information, using key information systems (e.g. Salesforce, WINGS, WFPGo), to support WFPโs effective positioning vis-ร -vis national governments, regional and international institutions with the aim to influence the policy agenda.
In the context of the UN system and multilateral fora, support the development of partnerships and joint events with member states, civil society and intergovernmental organizations to advocate for the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the global agenda and advance WFP priorities and objectives.
Contribute to partnerships strategies, including the development of Partnership Action Plans; Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
Support senior managers in the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs in order to promote the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the national, regional and global agenda and to reach advantageous outcomes for WFP.
Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and monitor defined risks.
Other as required.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):
โข Has a good understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and gained experience in developing partnerships in both the humanitarian and resilience spheres.
โข Has gained significant experience in exploring new opportunities and providing inputs to design and develop solutions with prospective partners, including with the private sector.
โข Has developed long-term partner relationships and expanded engagements across geographies and sector.
โข Has designed and managed all resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to management.
โข Previous experience leading advocacy and/or communications team would be an asset.
โข Has gained experience in implementing the work plan for assigned area
โข Has built and maintained effective relationships with member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners
โข Has researched and analyzed social and political trends data
โข Has managed small teams of staff with related areas of expertise.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards
Respects others and values diversity
Stays focused and calm under pressure
Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn
Leads by Example
with Integrity
Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards
Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same
Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same
Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop
Delivers results for maximum impact
Delegates appropriately
Adapts readily to change
Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments
Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results
Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed
Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed
Is inclusive and collaborative
Gives timely and constructive feedback
Builds and shares new perspectives
Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative
Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues
Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback
Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives
Applies Strategic Thinking
Communicates and fulfils WFPโs vision
Fulfils WFPโs vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision
Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things
Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant
Analyses and evaluates data
Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making
Considers the impact of decisions
Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives
Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
Builds partnerships
Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others
Collaborates to deliver common objectives
Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:
Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
New Partner Prospecting
Demonstrates awareness of socio-political context, country-specific focus areas and partnerโs interest areas and activities. Researches new partnership opportunities and identifies a list of prospective partners, screened against internal due diligence, legal and contracting standards and processes necessary
to enter into partnerships.
Partner Relationship Management and Strengthening
Develops effective relationships with existing partners by responding to and/or escalating needs of stakeholders within own scope of responsibility. Explores new areas to augment or scale-up existing activities with partners, in collaboration with WFP colleagues and partner stakeholders.
Resource Mobilization
Ensures that all colleagues (CD/DCD, programme, finance, BPO, etc.) understand the terms of contract and partner commitments made by WFP. Analyses relevant information and prepares briefs to raise resources for operations and negotiates contribution. Ensures and oversees timely registration, maintenance and updating of contributions and forecasts, aiming for accuracy and conformity with partnerโs
documentation and WFP's rules.
Analysing and Using Information/Data
Identifies relationships within data and provides insights to enable discussions and inform actions with partners. Uses data analysis visualization to draw out fact-based insights and develop powerful narratives within own area of responsibility. Leverages insights from multiple sources of data to identify trends, determine interrelationships among multiple issues and identify innovative solutions that impact partnerships.
Positioning WFP for Partnership
Researches opportunities to communicate WFPโs brand. Demonstrates awareness of WFP's contributions and work with partners in specific contexts. Compiles inputs for external communication and internal briefing materials.
Business Process Support and Technical Guidance
Identifies opportunities for service delivery excellence to strengthen partnerships. Provides advanced technical support to other business areas. Troubleshoots complex system issues and contributes to the design and implementation of system changes. Provides input into training and support strategy for technical systems users. Demonstrates managerial skills in the delivery of support and guidance.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Has a basic understanding of government strategies.
- Has developed effective relationships with partners and explored new areas to scale- up existing activities and researched new opportunities.
- Has developed powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.
- Has prepared briefs to raise resources for operations and collaborated for timely registration, maintenance and update of contributions and forecasts.
- Has provided advanced technical support and identified opportunities for service delivery excellence to strengthen partnerships.
- Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.
- Minimum one or more years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Language:
International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).
National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty stationโs language, if different.โข TERMS AND CONDITIONS [only header โ to be inserted by recruiter] โข REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION o We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). o Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. o Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language o Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter o Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time o Please contact us at xxx@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application o Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
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
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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.