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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s 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).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean’s capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing.  In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency telecommunications service provision.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme’s Multi-Country Office (MCO) for the Caribbean works with national, regional and international partners to strengthen resilience to the climate crisis, and to other risks. WFP adopts a systems-focused approach as part of its capacity-strengthening efforts, through research and advocacy, digitalization, human-resource development, South-South Cooperation, and by investing in critical infrastructure and assets. WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance to vulnerable people impacted by shocks, when events surpass national and regional capacities.

These investments place the most vulnerable people at the centre of efforts to minimize the combined impacts of climate, economic and other shocks. WFP Caribbean’s 2022-2026 Multi-Country Strategic Plan supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean through the provision of expertise in vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply-chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food-systems strengthening, and climate-risk financing.

This position will be instrumental in maintaining and increasing partnership opportunities for the MCO, supporting strategic engagement within WFP, and working with Programme and Supply Chain units to achieve results. This includes ensuring that gender equality contributions are more clearly defined and articulated across work streams, that memorandum of understanding and letters of understanding are in place in priority countries, that WFP is reflected in the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable and Development Framework processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Senior Partnerships Officer, the consultant will:

• Support the Senior Partnerships Officer in the actualization of the Partnerships Action Plan.
• Develop funding proposals and address requests from new and current government, IFI, private sector, and other types of resource partners, as required.
• Coordinate WFP’s participation in global, regional and sub-regional high-level events and fora to facilitate appropriate level of representation, participation, and cross-unit collaboration.
• In collaboration with technical units, move forward the articulation of capacity strengthening work of the MCO.
• Coordinate the planning and finalization of Letters of Understanding, basic agreements and accreditation processes in light of the appointment of the new Representative and Country Director of the MCO.
• Any other duties, as required to enhance or advance the partnerships and strategic engagement activities of the MCO.

DELIVERABLES AT END OF CONTRACT

• Preparation of concept notes, two-pagers and proposals for mobilization of funds. 

• Preparation of briefing notes for senior management’s participation in meetings and conferences. 

• Drafting of private sector engagement plan. 

• Contribution to the development of the Partnerships Action Plan (PAP) as part of the 2027-2031 Multi-Country Strategic Plan. 

• Working with Budget and Programming, support inputs into resources analysis for programme planning, as needed. 

• Updating Salesforce and other WFP platforms for the purpose of grants management, as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced University Degree and/or equivalent experience with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines: political sciences, economics, agriculture, international affairs, social sciences, development studies, journalism or a field relevant to international development or humanitarian assistance.

Experience:

At least 3 years of post-graduate, progressively responsible international and national experience in the fields of strategic engagement, partnerships, reporting, information management, programme management etc. Experience working with WFP, in the Caribbean region and across multiple countries is preferred. Understanding of the complexity of Small Island Developing States context and of multi-country office dynamics is considered an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to translate complex conceptual approaches and programme principles into relevant, clear and effective guidance; good understanding of project lifecycle, humanitarian principles and tools, programmes and transfer modalities; general knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures; strong writing, analytical and research skills; good interpersonal skills, teamwork spirit and ability to work independently.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English is required.

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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

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.