Junior Partnerships Consultant – CST Brussels
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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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Sunday, January 08, 2023
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
WFP Brussels is searching for a Partnerships Consultant to support the engagement with the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament, and the European External Actions Service. The Partnerships Consultant will be contributing to maintaining the WFP network within the institutions, and further elevating the organization's visibility and influence in Brussels.
Under the supervision and in collaboration with the Partnerships Officer (EU External Action), the Partnerships Consultant will support in working towards strengthening WFP's visibility and leverage among the EU stakeholders, especially Members of the European Parliament as well as EU and Member State officials.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Up to 3 years of experience in an EU-focused environment. Experience in a multicultural work environment, particularly EU institutions; Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)
Knowledge and Skills: Strong writing and editing skills, strong analytical and drafting skills; knowledge of EU affairs.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official EU language is an asset.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Update, maintain and expand the stakeholder mapping document, which includes key contacts from the European Parliament, Council of the European Union, other EU institutions as well as Member States' line ministries responsible for foreign affairs, development assistance and humanitarian assistance.
- Support the analytical work of WFP Brussels by following and debriefing on various EU events and hearings, such as European Parliament's committees meetings.
- Support WFP Brussels mission through collection of data and, under the supervision of the Partnerships Officer, preparation of policy and political analyses.
- In liaison with the Partnerships Officer (EU External Action) and the Communications Unit, the Partnerships Consultant shall support the organization and logistics of WFP external events organised in Brussels, as and when they are scheduled.
- The Partnerships Consultant shall support the Partnerships Officer, as well as other team members, in ad hoc duties including, but not limited to – media monitoring of relevant developments, helping in scheduling of meetings, HQ requests, and identifying upcoming events which may be relevant for WFP.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
- Stakeholder mapping document, updated and expanded.
- Contributing to the successful organization of WFP events
- Other deliverables, as required
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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.
