Process Officer P2, Private Partnerships and Fundraising Division – Rome, Italy
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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.
Are you a Partnerships Document Reviewer Specialist interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, October 02, 2022 (11:59 PM CET)
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN US?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section
THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP’s Private Partnerships and Fundraising Division (PPF) works with WFP units, offices and friend organizations around the world to engage in high-impact partnerships and fundraising activities with companies, foundations, non-governmental organizations and individuals. Together, they aim to harness the transformational power of the private sector by mobilizing funding, technical assistance, innovative solutions and awareness to help WFP fulfil its mission. The PPF Global Services team works with other divisions within the organization to ensure that partnership managers get the technical and strategic support they need in the areas of communications, contracting, due diligence and information management to build and grow strategic partnerships and campaigns while aligning with WFP’s rules and core values.
Job Purpose:
A new role reporting to the Head of Global Services, the PPF Process Officer will work with partnership officers and focal points in PPF and beyond, as well as with other relevant WFP divisions including the Legal Office, to help maximize the efficiencies of PPF processes and support the alignment of WFP’s partnerships with private sector partners with the normative framework of WFP. The position is based at WFP Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
You will:
- Proactively recommend potential enhancements to PPF processes aimed at maximizing efficiencies and supporting process optimization projects involving PPF as required, facilitating decision-making by PPF leadership, the Head of Global Services and other relevant stakeholders when needed by preparing relevant background papers.
- Work with the PPF Information and Knowledge Management team on the digitalization of processes within PPF and the extraction of relevant data to monitor performance.
- Act as PPF focal point for agreements with private sector partners and donors, managing the flow of inquiries and drafts developed and submitted by WFP partnerships officers globally, setting priorities and controlling quality before their review and clearance by WFP Legal Office.
- Contribute to the development and review of memos and briefs for WFP senior leadership, notably in the context of the due diligence process.
- Support WFP's efforts in preventing and mitigating conflicts of interest in relation to private sector partnerships and fundraising by working with partnership managers, PPF leadership and the Legal Office and contributing to process optimization as required.
- Support the Global Services team in delivering trainings and presentations on compliance and processes to new PPF staff, focal points and other relevant stakeholders, while ensuring the right tools and guidance are available and regularly updated through relevant channels.
- Assist PPF leadership in servicing committees, task forces, expert working groups and other bodies on matters related to legal processes in consultation with the Legal Office, preparing presentations, practical proposals and briefs to contribute to the formulation of WFP’s position, recommendations and exchange of knowledge and best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Advanced University degree in International development, International relations, Law, Business, Public policy, Business, Marketing or relevant field, or first University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training and courses. A degree and/or training in or post-graduate degree in Law is would be an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years of postgraduate professional experience in business process optimization, legal agreement drafting, due diligence, public-private partnerships, trainings and policy development.
LANGUAGE
- Fluency (level C) in the English language.
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language) is an asset.
MORE ABOUT YOU
You have:
- Attention to details, with an ability to review, analyse and correct complex documents such as legal agreements, process mapping, reports, policy papers, etc.
- Very good written and verbal communication skills.
- Process-oriented, with an ability to proactively identify gaps and recommend corrections to maximize efficiencies.
- Thorough research and analytical skills, with an ability to synthesize information across various sources and articulate findings and recommendations into clear written and oral presentations.
- Very strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to deliver training and cultivate relationships across varying levels of seniority, internally and externally.
- Excellent time management skills, with an ability to set priorities and track progress.
- Ability to work fast and independently.
- Knowledge of UN regulatory framework, due diligence, intellectual property, data privacy, and/or information technology law are all a significant advantage
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
| Leads by Example with Integrity | Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments | Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork | Applies Strategic Thinking | Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
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Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others |
Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change |
Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth |
Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things |
Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives |
Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
- Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
- Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.
