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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Manage the implementation of the work plan for the assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP operations in the region.
- Engage with other functional units, RBs and COs on WFP’s regional and country-specific offerings, developing content and language that speak to individual audiences and align with on-going policy dialogue in national and global fora; support alignment of partner engagement across the organization.
- Proactively support a wide range of aspects of a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data/trends analysis and outreach plan, to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work;
- Facilitate corporate dialogue with partners through preparation of quality briefing materials; Proactively highlight strategic opportunities and issues to senior management and propose options for the best course of action to nurture trust and interest in the work of WFP; support the preparation of joint events (e.g. UN pledging conferences) that can advance WFP interests and objectives.
- Gather and share partner intelligence partner intelligence, including forecasting, using key information systems (e.g. Salesforce, FACTORY, WINGS, WFPGo) and provide guidance on data analysis to other colleagues.
- Support COs on partnership strategies (including the development of Partnership Action Plans); Initiate and lead the process for drafting a regional partnership strategy in collaboration with colleagues; Extend support on partnership/contribution management, in line with corporate norms, processes and legal agreements, on quality proposal and report writing by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate partnership growth, by exploring opportunities to expand existing partnerships and scope of new partners, guided by assessments, analysis and due diligence; Present recommendations to Regional Head of Partnerships and ensure follow-up.
- Contribute to the preparation of partnership proposals, strategic agreements, joint strategies and/or MOU, taking into account corporate norms, processes and external regulations; Ensure quality control of content by engaging with relevant functional units, RBs and COs.
- Use socio-political insights to support WFP’s advocacy work and effective positioning vis-à-vis national governments, and regional and international institutions with the aim to influence the policy agenda, providing guidance to more junior colleagues.
- Maintain awareness of current affairs and donor policies and conduct analysis to understand how they may impact WFP activities and programmes in the region.
- Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work to ensure equal participation of women and men.
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STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Law, Marketing, Communications or another relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
Minimum six years of relevant professional work experience in international development and humanitarian assistance contexts with government partnerships responsibilities (resource mobilization).
Knowledge & Skills:
- Solid understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships. Ability to form new partnerships and strengthen existing ones.
- Significance experience in exploring new opportunities and providing inputs to design and develop solutions with prospective partners.
- Developed long-term partner relationships and expanded engagements across geographies and sector.
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- Qualified Female candidates and Individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.