TDY - Partnerships Officer - P3 - Islamabad - Pakistan

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: TDY - Partnerships Officer

Grade: P3

Type of contract: TDY (Temporary Duty)

Duration: 3 Months

Duty Station: Islamabad

Vacancy Number: 832045

Date of Publication: 2nd April, 2024

Deadline of Application: 15****th April, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for international staff only.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive package including medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

WFP is seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of a Partnerships Officer to support the PCR unit. While managing the day-to-day partnerships at the country office, the Partnerships Officer will need to drive WFP’s effective positioning with public, private and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP in Pakistan while supporting Pakistan’s drive to achieve zero hunger, and emphasizing WFP’s contributions in this regard.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Manage a portfolio of partnerships and proactively support a wide range of aspects of a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, gathering of partner intelligence, including forecasting, using key corporate information systems (WINGS, Salesforce, WFP Go) and assess results; data/trends analysis and outreach plan to maximise resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; all while ensuring partner visibility and compliance with partner terms and conditions. 2. Support the implementation of a work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP’s strategic objectives under the CSP 2023 – 2027. 3. Engage with other functional units in the Country office, RBB and Country offices, where required, on WFP’s thematic, regional and country-specific offerings, developing content and language that speak to individual partners and align with ongoing policy dialogue. 4. Draft quality briefing materials in support of outreach opportunities, proactively highlighting strategic opportunities and issues to senior management, while proposing options for the best course of action to nurture and cultivate trust and interest in WFP’s work. 5. Support the preparation of join events, meetings, etc that can advance WFP’s interests and objectives. 6. Support functional units on partnership strategies under the overall umbrella of the partnerships action plan; extend support on partnership and contribution management in line with corporate policies, processes and legal agreements to ensure the submission of high-quality proposals and report writing, where required, by engaging with relevant internal and external stakeholders. 7. Facilitate partnership growth by exploring opportunities to expand existing partnerships and scope of new partners, guidance by intelligence, analysis and assessments. Present recommendations to the head of partnerships and senior management. 8. Contribution to the preparation of partnership proposals, strategic agreements, join strategies or MOUs, ensuring compliance with corporate norms, processes and procedures, Ensure quality control of content by engaging with relevant function units. 9. Coordinate internally and manage the development of internal and external written material for management and donors on thematic areas (to be identified). 10. Any other duties as assigned.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Education: Advanced University degree in political science, international development, development economics, international relations, law, marketing, communications, social sciences or other relevant field; or First university degree with additional 2 years of related work experience.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in designing & developing long term partner relationships and expanded engagements across different sectors and geographies.

• Has a solid understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and proven experience in development multi-stakeholder partnerships • Has proven experience in exploring new opportunities and providing inputs to design and develop solutions with prospective partners • Has designed and managed resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to senior management • Has demonstrated understanding of partners’ focus areas and knowledge of internal capabilities to create a unique value proposition for partners • Has experience using technology and digital tools for data visualization, analysis • Effective interpersonal, management and negotiation skills proven through successful interaction with stakeholders, including senior government officials, donor partners. • Demonstrated ability in team management and collaboration. Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language.

Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge Management, Leadership, Communication, Time Management

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

Leading by example with integrity,

Driving results and delivering on commitments,

Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,

Applying strategic thinking,

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job will be based in Country Office Islamabad, Pakistan and the partnerships officer will be under the direct supervision of the Head of Partnerships and receive overall guidance from the Country Director and Deputy Country Director.

WFP Pakistan's Partnerships, Communication, and Reporting unit is dedicated to fostering collaborative partnerships and alliances with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and partners, including the federal and provincial governments, government partners, UN agencies, intergovernmental institutions, international financial institutions, individuals, corporations, foundations, NGOs, and academia. The primary goal of the unit is to identify potential partners and establish strong relationship to explore and create partnerships that align with the overall CSP partnerships strategy. These partnerships aim to create an enabling environment to support the implementation of WFP Pakistan's CSP (2023-2027). The unit also plays a vital role in maintaining regular communication with partners, providing them with updates and reports on project developments to ensures transparency throughout the process. By leveraging external resources, expertise, and networks through strategic collaborations and communications, the unit plays a pivotal role in maximizing the impact of the WFPs efforts in Pakistan and globally.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: global.inclusion@wfp.org, cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.