Partnerships Officer, Consultant-I Nairobi

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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 United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  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.

Why join WFP Somalia?

In Somalia, the World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 500 employees who contribute to make Somalia hunger free in close partnership with local partners.

What will you do?

Resource Mobilization

• Support the development of partnership & resource mobilization plans in line with the country strategic programme in Somalia.
• Support the identification of new accounts for resourcing WFP’s portfolio in Somalia, including international financial institutions (IFIs), the private sector, innovative financing and thematic funding opportunities.
• Prepare funding proposals, concept notes and reports on grants received.
• Support the management of key external partner accounts including government partners, IFIs, private the sector, and other resourcing partners.
• Maintain coordination with WFP HQ and Regional Bureau partnerships teams on all matters concerning resource mobilization. 

Partnerships and Advocacy

• Coordinate the development of key messaging for external and internal partners on areas of WFP’s work. 
• Analyse project results and prepare information products including powerpoint decks and briefing notes, to share information with external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing documents for management meetings with donors and partners.
• Support management to prepare official communications to external stakeholders as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with external partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic issues of relevance to WFP.

Internal Coordination

• Build capacity of WFP Somalia staff on all aspects of partnerships and external relations by developing and providing appropriate trainings.
• Respond quickly to emergencies by travelling to the relevant locations in Somalia to support WFP teams with external stakeholder engagements. 
• Keep abreast on current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments and conduct analysis to understand how they may impact WFP activities and programmes.
• Contribute to the strengthening of internal coordination and partnerships across different functions and offices in Somalia.
   

Do you meet the minimum requirements?

Education: Advanced degree in Political Science, International Development, Law, Marketing or Communications or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.

Experience: Three or more years of postgraduate professional experience in partnership roles, international development or international relations. Experience in the Somalia context is an asset.

Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English is a must.

Are you competent for this job? Do you have

• Basic understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills including proposal and report writing.
• Relationship/partner management.
• Knowledge of financing for development and resource mobilization.
   

Terms and Conditions

Contract duration: 1 year (initial)

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 JULY 2022

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WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

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.