Senior Strategic Partnerships Officer P5, STR – New York City, USA

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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 Senior Strategic Partnerships Officer 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?

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 Sunday, 6th August 2023 (11:59 PM CET).

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating 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).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme’s Strategic Partnerships Division (STR) supports fostering partnerships with national governments and development actors – including International Financial Institutions (IFIs) – to strategically position WFP within the development sphere and mobilize new resources to achieve zero hunger and advance other related development priorities.

THE ROLE

You will provide a unique bridge between programme design, partnership development, advocacy and resource mobilization. Linking the portfolios related to IFIs, the WFP Africa Global Office and New York Global Office, you will assess global priorities and discourse around Human Capital Development (for IFIs and national governments) and lead the development of WFP’s offer in this regard with the relevant Program Divisions. You will also lead and support corporate technical working groups, presenting a cohesive corporate approach to strategic partners. Furthermore, you will help develop STR’s knowledge base and corporately systematize lessons learned in a variety of contexts.

The Senior Strategic Partnership Officer will report to and work under the direct supervision of the Senior Director for Strategic Partnerships, in close collaboration with STR IFI focal points. Support may include extended and shorter-term field missions, country level project preparation, and other types of country level support as requested by the Senior Director, STR IFI focal points and/or the coordinator of the Strategic Issues pillar.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Follow key thematic areas related to financing for Human Capital Development, digital transformation, youth, food systems and sustainability within the multilateral UN context in New York, including: the UN Security Council, the UN General Assembly, the UN Secretariat, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), African Union engagement in New York and UN agencies such as UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA.
• Identify and support with strategic and funding opportunities related to Human Capital Development, particularly global and regional funds and IFI financing, related to nutrition, health, social protection, supply chain and education. The focus will be on developing partnerships to advance countries' development agendas and support achievement of relevant goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda, the SDGs, and other relevant platforms, within the framework of national Zero Hunger Strategic Reviews, WFP's Country Strategic Plans, and South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
• Lead mapping of trends, opportunities, and modalities of partnering with diverse development actors in the field of Human Capital Development at the global and regional levels, providing advice, guidance and support to relevant WFP HQ Divisions, Regional Bureaus, and Country Offices.
• Coordinate with IFI focal points, capturing lessons learned for Human Capital Development and STR’s portfolio, to ensure a robust engagement with the IFIs. Facilitate Communities of Practice as needed.
• Oversee the development of the next generation of Cost of Hunger Studies in line with the African Union’s decisions. Develop a methodology for these Studies that includes all forms of malnutrition and supports countries on investment prioritization and financing. Lead and support any relevant corporate and inter-agency technical working groups related to these Studies.
• With the relevant HQ Divisions, develop priority areas for WFP’s support to Governments to achieve their development priorities and close the resourcing gap, including budget support and sustainable financing for food security and nutrition.
• With the relevant HQ Divisions, Regional Bureaus and COs, develop proposals for innovative financing mechanisms, including debt swaps and blended finance.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Senior Director.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

• Minimum 11 years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience, including specialized knowledge and experience required to design and drive strategic partnerships with national governments and International Financial Institutions.
• The position requires strategic vision, analytical skills, policy leadership and entrepreneurship, negotiating capabilities, and diplomatic acumen.

Language:

• Proficiency in writing and verbal communication in English is required.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (A WFP’s working language) is desired.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience working in the field of Human Capital Development and engaging with International Financial Institutions and the African Union on this topic, including designing proposals.
• Hands on experience with WFP programmes, or other food security/nutrition programmes, at the country level.
• Knowledge and experience of project design and management required to design and drive strategic partnerships with national governments and IFIs. WFP specific project/proposal design an asset.
• Strong understanding of WFP and/or IFI rules and regulations and planning processes.
• Experience in conducting analytical research to inform public policy in the field of food security and nutrition.
• Private sector experience and understanding of the financial markets.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with multiple senior actors to tight deadlines.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.

Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 2 years. The position is based in New York City, United States of America 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.

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.

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

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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.

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