Junior Partnerships Consultant (Home-Based)

Job Title: Junior Partnerships Consultant (Home-Based)

Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)

Requisition ID: 829523 

Duty Station: Home-based, London, United Kingdom - London 

Working Job Language: English

Job Category: Partnerships

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.

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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A post-graduate degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Social Studies, or another relevant field.
• Experience: At least 1 year of work experience in government partnerships in an international development organization.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Partnerships & Advocacy Department (PA) provides leadership and expertise to WFP's global partnership and resource mobilization efforts, ensuring that WFP gets maximum resources to fully meet the needs of the people we serve, in order to support Member States in achieving Zero Hunger and Agenda 2030. Within PA, the PPR Division is responsible for building and maintaining government partnerships. The London Office is responsible for a range of donor-facing engagements and activities for fundraising, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and media relations.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the assignment is to actively contribute to as well as facilitate the work of senior staff to effectively position WFP with public external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP. The Junior Consultant will lead WFP UK’s thematic partnerships and advocacy on Nutrition and School Feeding.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Carry out regular government partnerships functions such as drafting briefing materials, talking points, presentations and NFRs for internal and external meetings, engagements, and other high-level events.
2. Support Government Partnerships Officer to build new and maintain existing relationships with partners in Government, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), NGOs, think tanks, universities, and other key stakeholders and influencers, tracking engagement with these partners on Salesforce.
3. Leverage opportunities to secure funding for WFP and support the Government Partnerships Officer and Country Offices and Regional Bureaus in the drafting of concept notes and funding proposals as required.
4. Facilitate missions of WFP leadership to the UK, coordinate strategic opportunities, manage agendas, and accompany staff to high-level meetings, events, and engagements.
5. Stay abreast of public policy trends and political developments; provide regular political monitoring and analysis to support WFP’s partnership with the UK including weekly updates, monthly reports and ad-hoc research and analysis.
6. Contribute to internal strategic exercises including office workplans, donor engagement strategies, Annual Performance Plan (APP) reviews and plans.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in public partnerships with IFIs/Government
• Experience using Salesforce 
• Experience managing an online community
• Experience organising advocacy events and campaigns
• Knowledge of WFP’s School Feeding and Nutrition Programmes
• Knowledge of UK aid policy, political systems and context
• Ability to work independently towards challenging targets and strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

PURPOSE

1. Understand and communicate strategic objectives.

2. Make the mission inspiring to our team.

3. Be a force for positive change.

4. Make our mission visible in everyday actions. 

PEOPLE

1. Look for ways to strengthen people's skills.

2. Create an inclusive culture.

3. Be a Coach and provide constructive feedback.

4. Create an 'I will' spirit.

PERFORMANCE

1. Encourage innovation and creative solutions.

2. Focus on getting results.

3. make commitments and make good on commitments.

4. Be decisive.

PARTNERSHIP

1. Connect and share across WFP units.

2. Build strong external partnerships.

3. Be politically agile and adaptable.

4. Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

At least 1 year of work experience in government partnerships in an international development organisation

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20th October 2023

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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