Partnerships Officer (NOC), 1 year contract duration. Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan
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JOB SUMMARY
Job Title: Partnerships Officer
Grade: NOC
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 1 year
Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan
Vacancy Number: 176664
Date of Publication: 20 October 2022
Deadline of Applications: 2 November 2022
This vacancy announcement is open to nationals of Pakistan ONLY.
Female candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus medical insurance.
*Remote work if applicable or/FWA until return to office or travel is possible due to covid-19 restrictions.
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
The Partnerships Officer will work under the direct supervision of Head of Partnerships, Communication and Reporting, and under the overall guidance of the Deputy Country Director. Content and methodology of the supervision would include assignments of tasks, establishment of work plans, guidance and coaching on implementation of work, regular assessment of work and provision of feedback.
As a critical member of the CO Partnerships Unit, the Partnerships Officer will support the Pakistan Country Office to maximize resources and to maintain and strengthen public and private partnerships of the CO. Specifically, the Partnerships Officer will provide support and advice to the Country Offices ranging from forecast management to funding proposal writing and relationship building with Government partners, current and future donors, development partners and international financial institutions, private sector and others (suggest adding the Government of Pakistan as well since they fund our programmes).
JOB PURPOSE
Guided by the Corporate Partnership Strategy, to manage effective relationships and collaboration with partners (public and private external) in order to meet WFP strategic objectives. To represent WFP externally to safeguard and promote WFP interests. To ensure a flow of relevant information between WFP and partners,and propose opportunities for synergies that maximise results.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The responsibilities of the Partnerships Officer shall include, but are not limited to the following:
Proactively support a wide range of aspects of a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data/trends analysis and outreach plan, to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Ensure partner visibility and that partner conditions are met.
Participate in the design and implementation of the Partnerships Action Plan by overseeing and delivering activities that identify, develop and maintain government partnerships, maximize funding, and deliver advantageous outcomes for the Country Office, such as more flexibility and predictability.
Maintain an overview of forecasts and resource situation of the Country Office, in close collaboration with CO Budget and Programming Unit.
Gather and share partner intelligence, using key information systems (e.g. WINGS, Salesforce, WFPGo), and asses results.
Ensure partnership/contribution management which is in line with corporate norms, processes and legal agreements, on quality proposal and report writing by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders, including the UN Country Team.
Use socio-political insights to support WFP’s effective positioning vis-à-vis national, regional and international institutions with the aim to influence the policy agenda.
Explore innovative financing and resource mobilization mechanisms to unlock additional financing by engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
Coordinate and ensure quality of donor specific reporting in compliance with contractual obligations.
Coordinate donor field visits to WFP programme operations.
Ensure partner visibility requirements (including those in the contractual agreements) are met.
Maintain and update the donor/partner mailing list and the contacts list to ensure effective communication with the partners.
Attend donor meetings and workshops as necessary.
Perform other related duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced university degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Journalism, International Relations, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Language: Written and oral proficiency in English is required. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second UN language is desirable.
Work experience: Six or more years of relevant professional and managerial work experience.
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. |
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Good analytical skills;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
- Strong team player;
- Excellent written and verbal communications.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Has gained experience in implementing the work plan for assigned area
- Has built and maintained effective relationships with member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners
- Has researched and analysed social and political trends data
- Has managed small teams of staff with related areas of expertise
- Working experience in developing countries is desirable
- Work experience in the UN system is desirable.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications via E- Recruitment attaching a signed application letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae not later than 2 November 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.
