DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS9 February 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
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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).
JOB TITLE:
Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement
UNIT/DIVISION:
Private Partnerships Division (PSP)
DUTY STATION:
Remote
CONTRACT TYPE:
Short-Term, Regular Consultant (CST-4)
DURATION:
11 months
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full time, Monday to Friday
LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR:
IF Deputy Director
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency committed to a world with zero hunger. WFP engages with private and public sector partners to address global challenges through innovative approaches, particularly in individual giving, digital engagement, and other specialized fundraising initiatives.
The Private Partnerships Division (PSP) plays a pivotal role in mobilizing resources to meet growing humanitarian needs. This position will strengthen WFPโs ability to deliver on its strategic priorities in individual giving, specifically leveraging expertise in strategic target management (STM), digital-first campaigns, and innovative engagement strategies across diverse markets and languages, including English, French, and Chinese.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement will provide strategic oversight, high-level advisory support, and operational expertise to guide WFPโs individual giving programs. This role addresses a growing demand for specialized oversight in scaling innovative and high-impact initiatives that align with WFPโs strategic and operational goals.
The Advisor will translate Executive Board decisions into actionable plans and ensure their successful implementation. The role is essential to achieve targeted outcomes in language-specific and market-specific campaigns across multiple countries.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Guidance
- Provide high-level advisory support to the Deputy Director and Director on individual giving and digital engagement strategies.
- Develop operational plans that align with WFPโs global targets and the decisions of the Executive Board.
- Identify market opportunities and risks, offering tailored strategies for multi-country and multilingual initiatives.
Operational Planning and Oversight
- Translate strategic objectives into detailed operational plans, ensuring alignment with WFPโs global fundraising priorities.
- Lead the design and implementation of high-impact digital campaigns and individual giving programs.
- Develop KPIs to monitor and evaluate the performance of initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams, including fundraising, operations, and digital engagement units, to ensure cohesive strategy execution.
- Facilitate partnerships with external stakeholders, including digital platforms, media agencies, and local market experts.
Oversee Procurement activities
- Ensure Compliance with Procurement Policies: Collaborate with procurement authorities to ensure that all procurement actions, such as waivers, tenders, or competitive processes, adhere to WFPโs established guidelines and financial thresholds..
- Procurement Process Optimization: Provide guidance on optimizing procurement workflows for digital engagement and individual giving initiatives, including strategies for managing non-standardized cost structures like those in digital advertising platforms.
Resource Management
- Assist the IF Deputy Director and PSP finance team in ensuring effective budgeting for digital engagement initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and utilization.
- Collaborate with teams to secure funding for individual giving and market expansion projects.
Risk Management
- Identify risks associated with digital engagement and individual giving programs, devising mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with WFP policies and external regulations in all campaigns and initiatives.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
Implementation of Key Initiatives:
- Launch and Optimize Digital Campaigns: Oversee the design, launch, and optimization of high-priority digital campaigns tailored to specific markets. Ensure each campaign meets established KPIs, such as donor acquisition rates, conversion rates, and overall ROI.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop comprehensive performance reports for each campaign, including detailed analyses of metrics (e.g., impressions, click-through rates, conversions) and actionable recommendations for refining strategies to achieve improved outcomes in future campaigns.
Quick-Win Optimization Opportunities:
- A prioritized list of enhancements to maximize campaign efficiency and impact.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Strengthened partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education
- University degree in Business Management, International Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Work history
- minimum of 15 yearโs progressive experience working in resource mobilization, individual giving and digital engagement.
Hard skills
- Essential computer skills in Microsoft Office applications: proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, manage, develop and monitor processes
- Excellent understanding of global issues and an ability to translate an Organisationโs mission
- Expertise in digital-first fundraising and innovative donor engagement strategies.
- Strong analytical and operational planning skills.
- Proficiency in managing budgets and performance monitoring systems.
Soft skills
- Outstanding analytical, negotiation and advocacy skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships and influence senior decision-makers
- Highly organized with exceptional planning and problem solving skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks within deadlines and deliver on commitments
- Work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and international organization
- Understanding or appreciation for working in a large, complex, hierarchical, decentralised and geographically dispersed organisation
- Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information with a variety of individuals (people oriented)
- Motivated team spirit and contributed to an inclusive and sound working environment (team player)
- Highly adaptable to change and comfortable dealing with ambiguity, stress and competing demands with grace and humor
Language(s)
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).
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 dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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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.
- minimum of 15 yearโs progressive experience working in resource mobilization, individual giving and digital engagement.
- University degree in Business Management, International Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
- Strengthened partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A prioritized list of enhancements to maximize campaign efficiency and impact.