Partnership Officer – SC7- Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, a humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. WFP’s mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works around the world to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, especially women and children, have access to the nutritious food they need.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. The vision for the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled and high-performing teams, selected on the basis of merit, working in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values ​​of integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity and inclusion, and working with partners to save and transform the lives of the people WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is the winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentoring and other programmes, as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career with WFP offers an exciting opportunity to work in a variety of national, regional and international offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people around the world.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (see the General terms and conditions (see the ‘vacancy’ section in this vacancy).

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the WFP Somalia Nairobi Partnerships Team Lead.

This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, within the delegated authority):

Mobilization of resources

• Support the coordination of donor accounts and ensure that commitments agreed with donors to WFP in Somalia are met.
• Monitor reporting and compliance requirements for donor grants and liaise with programme and partner teams regarding project implementation to ensure timely and quality reporting. Maintain an up-to-date tracker of donor commitments, obligations and reporting requirements
• Support the team leader in preparing new funding proposals, including coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the process of developing reports for partner contributions, including coordinating with relevant teams for timely input.
• Support proactive resource mobilization by producing regular intelligence reports on emerging opportunities to be pursued, donor commitments and priorities, and political developments.
• Ensure regular engagement with a network of internal stakeholders in WFP Somalia and in the Headquarters and Regional Office partnerships on matters related to resource mobilization.
• Contribute to knowledge management related to resource mobilization. Use corporate tools for intelligence, including Salesforce and distribute intelligence to internal stakeholders.

Partnerships and Advocacy

• Support the development of information products, such as PowerPoint presentations and briefing notes, to share information with internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of current activities and political and social events of the UN and other multilateral bodies/governments, conduct analyses to understand how these may impact WFP activities and programmes, and provide WFP teams with timely information for decision-making.
• In support of the Partnership Officers and CO units, I assist in preparing briefing documents for external meetings with donors and other partners.
• Work with partners and communications staff to support events including launches, field visits, workshops and other external activities.
• Contribute to the implementation of WFP Somalia’s strategic country plan and annual priorities, as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE:

**Education:**A high school diploma or university degree (diploma/bachelor’s degree) in political science, international development, law, marketing, communications, or another relevant field.

Experience: Bee at least seven (7) years of experience with secondary certificate OR university degree (diploma/bachelor’s degree) with minimum two (2) years or more experience in International Development or International Relations?

Language: Fluent (level C) in English. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second UN language is an added advantage.

ARE YOU COMPETENT FOR THIS JOB? DO YOU HAVE:

• Experience in international development or international relations.
• Knowledge and skills: Relationship/partner management, resource mobilization, grant management, excellent writing and analytical skills, project management, proposal writing, report writing. Knowledge of financing for development. Previous knowledge of Somalia or WFP would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft (MS Excel).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

The WFP Leadership Framework provides guidance on the shared standards of conduct that define HOW we work together to achieve our mission.

Click here to access the WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We strive to provide an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you require reasonable accommodation or have any accessibility concerns, please contact us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure you are a full participant in our recruitment process.

NO COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that you make your profile accurate and complete, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills and UN grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is complete, you can log in and submit your application.
• Make sure to upload your professional CV in English
• Please note that the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and motivation letter.
• Additional documents such as passport, letters of recommendation, academic certificates, etc. may be requested in the future
• Please contact us at [email protected] if you experience any difficulties submitting your application.
• Only selected candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications. WFP strives to provide an inclusive work environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, all forms of harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of power. Therefore, all selected candidates undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any form of contract shall be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), the International Commission on the Civil Service (ICSC), the FAO Finance Committee, the WFP External Auditor, the WFP Audit Board, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, either during their employment or within three years of termination of such employment.