Junior Strategic Partnerships Officer
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.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The ongoing collaborative partnership between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reflects the effective operationalization of the two existing frameworks that govern the corporate partnership: a 2009 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the Fiduciary Principles Agreement signed in 2018. The growing collaboration is further demonstrated by more than USD 124 million project resourcing in different sectors in Africa.
WFP’s expansion of the strategic engagement with national governments and International Financial Institutions is part of a broader corporate initiative to diversify partnerships and sources of funding, particularly around the Changing Lives agenda. This corporate investment has resulted in an increase in the number of agreements signed to support national objectives.
Given the growing needs and the complementary nature of work of both institutions, WFP and AfDB will:
1. Review the portfolio of the joint AfDB-WFP collaboration to reflect on the lessons that can be drawn to further strengthen the partnership;
2. Collaborate on thematic areas and focus; and
3. Develop a long-term strategy
In addition, WFP is currently developing and evolving its Methodology for the Cost of Hunger Studies, in response to the recommendations and decisions made by the African Union Commission.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Support IFI resourcing and engagement with the African Development Bank: Strategic consultation for WFP-AfDB stocktaking and workplan for 2023-2025; Investment Forum for Food and Nutrition; Bankable nutrition-smart projects in AfDB priority countries
- Support RB/CO’s engagement with the AfDB and prepare RB focused analyses and tailored engagement strategies;
- Develop and streamline processes for IFI financing workshops with RBs;
- Support the development of next generation Cost of Hunger in Africa studies with emphasis on the ‘Investment’ component of the studies;
- Support the implementation of the SADC Indigenous Food Value Chains Development Programme;
- Support the operationalization of the tripartite MoU between WFP, Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat;
- Support WFP’s engagement with AUDA-NEPAD, including the planned joint strategic dialogue.
- Others as required.
DEVIRABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
Support for WFP's engaement with AfDB; implementation of the COHA 2.0 Studies and SADC Value Chains Programme implementation
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
EDUCATION: First degree in STEM (science, tech, engineering and math) with advanced analytical skills, financial modeling and development of business cases or Advanced Degree in Business Management and relevant work experience.
EXPERIENCE:: A minimum of two years of professional experience. Good understanding of the financial markets and proven experience in multi-stakeholder engagement;
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Strong writing, analytical and research skills; good interpersonal skills, teamwork spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings; superior cognitive capacity. Excel-based financial modeling; advance ppt skills;
LANGUAGES
Fluency (level C) in English. Level B in another UN official language would be an asset.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
22 June 2023
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