Partnerships Officer SC9

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JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to the development of new and existing partnerships with government organizations in order to advocate the work of WFP, and raise and mobilize resources to support WFP programmes.

Under the overall guidance and the direct supervision of the Deputy Director Partnerships, GCC Global Office, based in Dubai, the incumbent shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

Job Title: Partnerships Officer

Level: SC 9

Salary: Starting from AED 32,444.84 per month (inclusive of pension), plus medical insurance and other entitlements.

Duration of Employment: 12 months with possibility of extension

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Maintain effective relationships with partners and representatives of government donors and other GCC partners through appropriate channels, and coordinate donor meetings, attending and taking notes when required • Keep select GCC donors abreast of WFP funding needs shortfalls, key emergencies, thematic areas in line with donors’ interest • Conduct research on overarching strategic and political drivers in the GCC from a resourcing perspective and support the drafting of work-plans and high level strategies relevant to GCC partnerships outreach • Draft briefs, thank you letters, powerpoints, cheatsheets etc. for executive and senior management meetings, missions and high level engagements (e.g. UNGA, COP 27-28, Executive Board Sessions, capital missions, high level events and fora) • Negotiate contributions and partnership agreements, in line with internal policies and external regulations, in order to reach advantageous outcomes, such as more flexibility and predictability. • Keep track of donors’ contractual requirements and obligations, e.g. review progress and financial reports, issue activation and payment letters, liaise with treasury and donors on outstanding receivables • Carry out the grants management functions for all GCC Global Office contributions by pre-posting financial data, increases and decreases of contributions’ budgets, migrations of financial resources, support the registration of in kind and cash contributions, using Saleforce -WFP tailored customer relationship management platform- and WFP SAP, enterprise resource planning system (WINGS), to ensure timely and accountable use of resources • Maintain, update and review funding opportunities and global forecast for select GCC donors in WFP Salesforce and in WFP SAP system on an ongoing basis • Highlight fundraising opportunities to senior managers for new strategies with the aim to maintain and increase funding and identify new partnership opportunities. • Represent WFP at local/international meetings at appropriate levels, in such a way to advance select GCC government partnerships strategies and objectives, and builds support for WFP operations • Coordinate work with team members to ensure the flow of information • Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree complemented by 2 years of related work experience and/or training/courses in addition to the minimum years of working experience indicated in the VA.

Experience: At least four years of postgraduate professional experience in relevant field of work, with a background in humanitarian assistance, international development, donor aid programmes or other related fields; previous experience with fundraising, negotiations, public relations and advocacy.

Language: Fluency in English language. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Relationship Management Demonstrates ability to build and sustain effective collaborative relationships with appropriate stakeholders and contacts in area of expertise to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organisational aims. Communication Expertise Facilitates and contributes to open verbal or written communication with stakeholders as required (i.e. through preparation of targeted written or visual communications materials, presentations, and official documentation) to convey tailored messages. Engages in mutually informative discussion with partners and influencers. Information Analytics, Reporting & Management Gathers, analyses and reports information in a manner that draws out fact-based insights to inform approach to partner relationships and support substantive discussion with partners. Captures relevant information and progress, and ensures internal information sharing. Resource Mobilisation Demonstrates the ability to design and manage the full resource mobilisation lifecycle, including negotiating with partners and key stakeholders, providing resourcing advice and briefs to senior managers, leading medium/large teams and strategically allocating material and other appropriate resources. Business Process Support & Technical Guidance Provides technical support to other business areas, identifying procedural issues and solutions. Applies understanding to ensure system maintenance and to support the design and implementation of system changes, supporting users and ensuring relevant training and materials are provided as necessary.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has implemented the resource mobilisation work plan by delivering specific activities as defined
• Has provided direction to one or more junior staff members within area of expertise
• Has participated and assisted in negotiations for contributions and partnership agreements with donors and host governments, in line with internal policies and external regulations
• Has assisted in drafting resourcing analysis and collaborated with accurate and timely briefs as well as reporting to donors
• Training and/or experience utilizing Windows package, skills in designing Power Point presentations, including word processing and editing, excel spreadsheets and other standard software packages and systems.
• Ability to perform financial accountability functions using SAP enterprise resource planning system.
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The United Nations World Food Programme is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates and UAE Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only those candidates shortlisted will be notified.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 October 2022

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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.