Director, Private Sector Partnerships, D2
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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
Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 15, 2023 (11:59 PM CET)
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
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 training, 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 the 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 an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Director, Private Sector Partnerships (PPF), D2 will be based in the Rome, Italy Headquarters and report to the Assistant Executive Director for Partnerships and Advocacy (PA).
Pursuing the cooperation with the private sector, foundations, and individuals for the achievement of zero hunger is the mission of the Private Sector and Fundraising division. Please read more on the division’s strategy: Private-sector partnerships and fundraising strategy (2020-2025)
WFP engages with the private sector through direct funding support, capacity building, consumer-facing campaigns and individual giving, including the high-net-worth individual (HNWI). WFP runs the largest digital individual giving and Apple Google best app of the year 2020 platform ‘Share the Meal’.
The division works with WFP technical units, Country Offices and Regional Bureaux to secure financial and technical support from the private sector, which includes companies, foundations, and individuals (high-net-worth). The team works with colleagues to identify needs and build impactful partnerships through innovation, knowledge sharing and capacity building.
WFP believes in the power of innovation through private sector partnerships and the Director PPF is lead strategist for international private sector fora such as World Economic Forum (WEF), EXPO, etc. and will co-represent the organization at such events.
As Director, Private Sector Partnerships, you will be responsible for the following key duties:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Lead on further developing and implementing the divisional strategy, policies and plans aligned with the corporate WFP and wider UN strategies, policies and processes to ensure continuous support to field operations to meet the mandate of WFP.
- Expand current markets and develop new ones, simplify partnerships processes and leverage WFP’s presence in 120 countries by developing a thriving private sector global ecosystem of experts.
- Identify and build productive relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners at the global level to promote WFP corporate strategies, transfer of knowledge and expertise, technological advancement and attract support for WFP activities.
- Support building the brand and promote advocacy in close cooperation with the WFP Communications, Advocacy and Marketing division (CAM).
- Actively participate, lead or co-lead UN forums and clusters to ensure delivery of the broader UN mandate and effective WFP leadership in areas of specialization.
- Help the AED through positioning the organization and contribute to the overall objective of the Department as a member of the senior management team.
- Demonstrate ownership, promote and deploy WFP corporate initiatives and strategies.
- Formulate, manage and implement change processes to maximize performance, enable innovations and achieve cost-effective and efficient delivery of activities; ensure that divisional teams remain engaged and motivated during the change processes.
- Hold accountability for standards, guidance and processes within the division that enable the implementation of best practice and high performance, and at the same time ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Hold accountability for transparent and efficient people management, and ensure the best use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives.
- Provide effective leadership to a division to ensure the continued development and coaching of a cohesive and high performing team.
- Take lead to ensure that evaluation, audit and compliance recommendations are efficiently implemented within the division.
- Develop and maintain appropriate contingency plans and activities to ensure readiness and ability to take timely and appropriate actions during an emergency.
- Accountable for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
- Other as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Advanced University degree in Economics, International development, Social or Political sciences, Marketing Communications, or other relevant area, or first university degree with additional relevant experience and/or advanced training/courses.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Fifteen years or more (of which six international) of senior level experience in a relevant field of work.
- Specific experience in managing complex global private sector partnerships with fundraising, capacity building, and brand building elements.
- Background and/or interest in international humanitarian development.
- Extensive experience leading large multicultural teams and improving performance.
- Direct experience and proven success in developing and managing individual giving programmes.
- Excellent commercial acumen and financial management skills, with the ability to leverage external partnerships to optimize resources for WFP.
- A track record of dealing with and influencing at the highest levels within and beyond the organization.
- Ability to assimilate and analyze complex issues to develop strategies and policies.
- Detailed understanding of business principals and processes, and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
Language:
- Fluency (level C) in the English language
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language)
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
These common standards of behaviour guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
| Leads by Example with Integrity | Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments | Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork | Applies Strategic Thinking | Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
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Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others |
Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change |
Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth |
Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things |
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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Mobility is, and continues to be, a core contractual requirement in WFP. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term rotational contract with a probationary period of one year.
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.
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 complete, 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 [email protected] 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.
