Partnership management and Capacity Strengthening Officer, P2, 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. We encourage 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 Programme Policy Professional 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 organisation 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 Thursday, 4 May, 2023 (11:59 PM CEST).
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world's largest humanitarian organization, operates 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 trainings, 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 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 attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section)
ORGANIZTION CONTEXT AND THE ROLE
The position is based in Rome, Headquarters and reports to the NGO Partnership Officer/Field Support.
The NGO Partnerships team provides guidance and County Office (CO) support worldwide in their day-to-day management of cooperating partnerships, as well as for NGO partners regarding how to work with WFP. The Unit also facilitates corporate partnerships with many INGOs as well as local NGOs, ensures data about NGO collaboration is available for decision-making and organizes the Annual WFP Partnership Consultation.
The needs for strengthening RBs’ capacity in Cooperating Partnership (CP) management have been repeatedly highlighted in multiple occasions, including oversight reports, as well as internal and external audits. The NGO Partnerships team has engaged with HQ Management in this regard and obtained 1.3 million funding allocation starting from 2023 to support RBs to strengthen their capacities in CP management as a 3-to-4-year project. This will ensure a stronger and more robust second line of defense that can effectively and efficiently support COs, ultimately improving the quality of WFP’s programs. In addition, the NGO Partnerships team is continuously updating and rolling out the Corporate guidance for COs.
Under the supervision of the NGO Partnership Officer/Field Support, the incumbent will act as project support for the RBs’ structures and capacity strengthening on CP management as well as manage the day-to-day interactions with the UN Partner Portal (UNPP) participating entities at the global level, in line with the implementation of the NGO Corporate Guidance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The candidate will perform the following key duties:
- Implement the activities around the structure and capacity building of RBs in CP management function, including:
- Assist with the establishment of RBs’ structures dedicated to supporting COs in implementing CP management works and applying risk control standards at operational level.
- Provide technical support to RBs particularly through:
- delivering training of trainers to RB Focal Points on UNPP and other CP management topics; providing continually needed UNPP guidance to COs.
- Assist in identifying COs’ gaps in CP management and assist them in making necessary improvements.
- Facilitate the coordination of monthly meetings with newly established CP management staff at RBs with the aim at facilitating information sharing and support across CP management network within WFP.
- Proactively contribute to the set-up of the ticketing system for WFP’s CP management function, which will create a knowledge base for HQ, RBs and COs.
- Based on the interactions with the new RB CP management structures and COs, work with the responsible officer on streamlining CP management guidance framework and verify its effectiveness through potential field missions and
- support in updating of the NGO Corporate Guidance to reflect the continuing development of CP management policies, mechanisms, tools and digital solutions.
- As the UNPP is a crucial tool to usefully direct the CP management work of RBs and COs, act as focal person for the UN Partner Portal at the global level and ensure its end-to-end use within COs; also support COs on its integration into lifecycle SOPs providing necessary technical advice.
- Coordinate the introduction of all UNPP functional enhancements by providing technical guidance to RBs and COs, including the development of new training materials based on UNPP enhancements, assignment of user roles, and revision of online quick guides related to WFP processes for the UNPP for both internal and external users.
- Manage the inquiries from UNPP Zendesk (user support system) assigned to WFP, and ensure timely support to all UNPP active users.
- Collect and analyze feedback from UNPP users to feed into future enhancements, accordingly develop better guidance/FAQ for UNPP users.
- Monitor UNPP utilization through measuring user registration, posting of partnership opportunities and due diligence/verification, integration into SOPs, and other Key Performance Indicators developed on the effectiveness of UNPP.
- Support the coordination of the interagency work around the UNPP use and governance, including facilitation in the Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and provide technical inputs as needed.
- Facilitate the coordination of meetings at the business level across participating agencies on UNPP functions and processes.
- Support as needed on other needs of the Unit, particularly in relation to the organization of the Annual Partnership Consultation.
- Perform any other related duty as required
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Education: You have
- Advanced University degree in International Relations/Social Sciences/Global Studies/Development and other related field
- Experience: You have
- 3 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in CP management lifecycle
- Knowledge & Skills: You have
- Theoretical understanding of the CP management lifecycle and key standards outlined within the NGO Partnership Guidance
- Ability to analyse the gaps within SOPs for CP management at the Country Office level and align them with the Corporate standards
- Technical knowledge in UN Partner Portal tool and the NGO Partnership Guidance, including internal control tool
- Language: You have
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of one or more UN languages, preferably Spanish, French and/or Arabic is highly desirable.
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 – Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others
- Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments – Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change
- Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork – Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth
- Applies Strategic Thinking – Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things
- Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships – 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.
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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
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.
Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 4 years. The position is based in Rome, Italy and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment.
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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.
