External Partnerships Consultant Level II
VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT NUMBER 176478
Job Title: External Partnerships (Africa Humanitarian Agency AfHA)
Type pf Contract: International Consultant Level II
Unit/ Division: WFP Africa Union Global Office
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: 11 Months
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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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) and Country Offices (COs). Job holders in HQ typically report to the Division Director or the designate. Job holders in the field typically report to the Regional/Country Director or the designate.
JOB PURPOSE
The World Food Programme has supported the people and governments of Africa for over half a century on issues ranging from ending poverty and hunger to sustaining peace and promoting stability; and for nearly two decades, the organization has engaged the African Union (AU), a political institution established to articulate and advocate continental political, economic and social development ambitions and priorities.
In recognition of the AU’s growing importance and influence in global and continental affairs, WFP has been enhancing its engagement, advocacy and technical support to promote implementation of AU decisions, policies, strategies and programmes. WFP’s support to the AU is coordinated by the WFP Africa Global Office based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Recently, WFP has been instrumental to the AUC in delivering a successful Extraordinary AU Humanitarian Summit and a Pledging Conference which was held from 25 – 27 May 2022 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The summit was timely and provided an opportunity for the continent to produce recommendations and identify durable solutions for Africa in line with the AU humanitarian architecture outlined in the Common African Positions on Humanitarian effectiveness. The summit also put emphasis on the establishment of the African Union Humanitarian Agency as a means of strengthening humanitarian coordination and effectiveness.
The agency is critical for WFP work given the continuous engagement of country offices with Member States as primary responders in the States. WFP footprint, systems, and expertise in preparedness, humanitarian response, Climate mitigation, social protection, logistics, and other developmental initiatives will remain critical to the establishment of the agency. All these areas are mentioned as pertinent in the declaration and areas of focus as AU moves towards working with Member states to identify more durable, preventive solutions.
Since WFP's support to the AU humanitarian division will continue to be crucial during the coming months, the United Nations World Food Programme is seeking an External Partnerships Officer to provide support to the AU humanitarian division.
Purpose of Assignment
To support with the development of strategic engagements to support the implementation of post Malabo activities and establishment of the AU Humanitarian Agency, WFP wishes to second an External Partnership Officer (International Consultant) –to the African Union Commission Humanitarian Division.
The External Partnership Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Director for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development at the African Union, African Union Commission Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development in close collaboration with WFP African Union Global Office.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Lead the formulation and adoption of the Post – Malabo plan of action 2026 – 2035
- Coordinate with humanitarian partners, Member states and AUC departments on the implementation of the action plan and identify strategic areas of partnership, support, and financing.
- Develop internal monitoring mechanisms to follow up on Malabo recommendations/implementation plan and regularly report on the progress to management.
- Contribute to the establishment of the AU Humanitarian Agency through assessments, developing budgets, advising on structures, coordination, and reporting mechanisms.
- Coordinate various meetings for the Division and lead in preparing briefing documents and outcome reports for management meetings with donors and partners including high level engagements to support political engagements and advocacy on humanitarian issues and the AU Humanitarian Agency.
- Lead in donor engagements and Member states including by following up on the pledges and commitments made in Malabo to ensure contributions are honored deposited to AU fund or the payee as appropriate.
- Identify and establish new partnerships with new emerging partners including the private sector to foster stronger partnership and support for humanitarian issues.
- Develop clear work plans and strategies for the establishment of the African Humanitarian Agency and for the implementation of the Post Malabo activities.
- Perform other relates duties as required.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose
- Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
- Be a force for positive change: Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
- Make the mission inspiring to our team: Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
- Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.
People
- Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP.
- Create an inclusive culture: Recognizes the contributions of teammates, and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognise the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
- Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
- Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios).
Performance
- Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
- Focus on getting results: Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
- Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
- Be Decisive: Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.
Partnership
- Connect and share across WFP units: Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning.
- Build strong external partnerships: Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships.
- Be politically agile & adaptable: Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations.
- Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Humanitarian action or other relevant field.
Language: Excellent command and highly proficient in spoken and written English (C1 Effective Operational Proficiency). Working knowledge of French preferred
Experience: At least Six (06) years of relevant experience in the humanitarian field
- Good understanding of humanitarian issues, principles, strategies, and policies
- Partnership-related expertise is a plus
- Experience working with international organizations, with knowledge of the African Union
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent coordination and planning skills and ability to deliver results in a timely manner
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with strong demonstrated ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, direct, and lively style
- Ability to work independently, operate under pressure, manage multiple tasks, deliver time sensitive, high-quality work, and meet team objectives
- Understanding of data and information pertaining to humanitarian efforts
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
| Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
| Relationship Management | Demonstrates ability to formulate and maintain strong relationships and develop networks with appropriate stakeholders. Leads in implementing identified strategy 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 and 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. |
| Sociopolitical Contextual Understanding | Shows good understanding of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates to formulate recommendations to management which will inform decision making. |
| NGO, UN and Other Partner Collaboration | Guides interpretation of WFP’s partnering approach. Contributes to the determination of engagement strategies that inform WFP’s relationships with specific partners. Analyses and identifies new synergies with existing partners and explores new partnership opportunities. |
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
02 NOVEMBER 2022
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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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.
