Partnership Management Consultant

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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).

JOB TITLE:      Partnership Management Consultant                

TEAM: Partnership Management

UNIT/DIVISION:    Private Partnerships Division (PSP)                                   

DUTY STATION:    New York                                 

CONTRACT TYPE:   Short-Term, Regular Consultant                       

Short-Term, Regular Consultant

DURATION:         11 months                          

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency working to create a world with zero hunger.

As the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and works with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience for the long term. WFP believes that individual and collective wellbeing can only be achieved if all children, women, and men get the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, dignified lives.

In 2024 alone, WFP assisted 124 million people. Every day, 5,600 WFP-chartered trucks are on the road, 78 aircraft are in the air, and 189 ships are at sea. These numbers speak to WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that is often the first on the scene in the most difficult environments. WFP also works with partners to strengthen the resilience of communities most vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition through long-term development programmes aimed at boosting food security, local economies, education, employment, and gender equality. While hunger and malnutrition are the world’s largest solvable issues, the needs are still immense and growing. Today, 733 million people in the world face hunger, equivalent to one in eleven people globally.
 

WFP’s Private Partnerships Division (PSP) is responsible for engaging the private sector (corporations, individuals, foundations) through high-impact partnerships in support of WFP's strategic priorities, and through individual giving to build and retain support from the public worldwide. Joining PSP is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to co-develop and implement our new private partnerships and fundraising strategy.
 

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

This role will play a key role in strengthening and growing a diverse portfolio of corporate partnerships, ensuring excellence in relationship management that drives partner satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth. This role requires a proactive and skilled relationship builder with strong internal liaison capabilities, able to collaborate effectively across teams to support the delivery of high‑quality partnership outcomes. The Partnership Officer will leverage and further develop their partnership management and fundraising expertise to cultivate meaningful engagement with existing corporate partners. In addition, they will support the management of the partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, contributing to the effective coordination, delivery, and advancement of this strategic collaboration.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Support WFP’s relationship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ensuring proactive, strategic, and trust‑based engagement.

• Produce high‑quality briefs, presentations, and materials to strengthen the partnership and support its growth. Ensure all donor materials meet WFP quality standards and requirements, with strong attention to detail.

• Coordinate with WFP Country Offices, Regional Offices, and technical units to develop strong proposals and deliver timely, accurate grant reports.

• Build effective working relationships across WFP to secure needed inputs and maintain smooth workflows. Stay informed on WFP programmes, especially those aligned with Church priorities.

• Support planning and execution of partnership missions, events, and visibility activities.

• Manage partnership timelines, deadlines, and documentation in WFP systems and maintain accurate grant records, data, and reporting inputs.

• Prepare talking points, briefs, and notes for senior leadership engagement.

• Coordinate communications deliverables and capture impact stories relevant to the partnership.

Manage a portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring strong, trust‑based relationships that align with WFP’s strategic priorities.

• Coordinate development of high‑quality proposals, concept notes, and partnership materials in collaboration with Country Offices, Regional Bureaux, and technical teams.

• Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting, financial tracking, and delivery of all donor‑required documentation.

• Facilitate internal coordination to gather inputs, troubleshoot challenges, and support effective implementation of corporate‑funded projects.

• Identify opportunities for growth across funding and other partnership opportunities.

• Support partner missions, field visits, events, and senior‑level meetings through logistical planning and preparation of briefing materials.

• Coordinate visibility and communications deliverables, ensuring alignment with corporate partner branding and WFP guidelines.

• Maintain accurate partnership records, contributions, and deadlines in WFP systems, ensuring compliance with due diligence and corporate engagement standards.

DELIVERABLES

• Partnership Engagement Plans:  A documented strategy outlining engagement milestones, communication cadences, and relationship-building activities with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (in collaboration with the Senior Manager) and other corporate partners for the year ahead.

• Grant Proposals & Concept Notes: Develop high-quality, timely proposals and concept notes developed in collaboration with Country Offices, Regional Offices, and technical teams, meeting WFP quality standards.

• Grant Reports: Support the development of accurate, on-time donor reports covering all active grants, including financial tracking and narrative updates, submitted in line with partner deadlines and WFP compliance requirements.

• Partnership Briefs & Presentations: Develop polished briefing materials, decks, and one-pagers tailored to partner priorities, ready for use in meetings, missions, and senior leadership engagements.

• Senior Leadership Talking Points & Briefs: Timely, well-researched notes and talking points prepared ahead of all senior-level meetings and partner touchpoints, enabling confident and informed representation of WFP.

• Partnership Records & Data Accuracy: consistently maintained and up-to-date portfolio of partnership records, contributions, deadlines, and due diligence documentation within WFP systems.

• Mission & Event Coordination Plans: End-to-end logistical and content plans for partner missions, field visits, and visibility events, delivered on time and aligned with partner and WFP protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

• University degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, International Relations or other related fields

Work history

• 3 to 5 years’ demonstrated experience in a partnership role. Experience in fundraising, account management, project management, and/or marketing/sales
• Knowledge of humanitarian/development sector is desirable

Hard skills

• Essential computer skills in Microsoft Office applications: proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other customer relationship management system.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, manage, develop and monitor processes
• Excellent understanding of global issues and an ability to translate an Organisation’s mission

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, decentralized and geographically dispersed organization
• 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 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

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.