DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 January 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)

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.

ABOUT WFP

The 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.

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 WFP?

• 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 of this vacancy announcement).

Background and Purpose:

The World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian agency and 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is dedicated to achieving Zero Hunger. In Somalia, WFP collaborates with the government, communities, and partners to deliver both crisis response and resilience programs under its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022-2025. This includes providing relief assistance, implementing long-term resilience programs, and strengthening livelihoods and food systems with a focus on capacity building.

The Partnerships and Communications team leads advocacy, resource mobilization, and partnership development to support WFP’s CSP goals. The Partnerships Officer will focus on resource mobilization, identifying new donor opportunities (e.g., IFIs, private sector, innovative financing), strategic positioning, and fostering partnerships related to SDG 2, while enhancing internal collaboration within WFP.

The position reports to the Head of Partnerships and is based in Mogadishu, Somalia

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

Resource Mobilization:

• Support the development and implementation of a partnership & resource mobilization plan in line with the new WFP country strategic programme in Somalia.
• Proactively scan the country development landscape and support exploration of viable opportunities and new approaches for WFP’s strategic engagement in the development space with the Government and other development actors, such as IFIs, particularly in the areas of social protection, rural transformation, sustainable infrastructure and human capital development.
• Identify new accounts for resourcing and partnership, including IFIs, the private sector, innovative financing, and thematic funding opportunities.
• Manage and steer engagement with external partner accounts including a portfolio of government partners (traditional and non-traditional), IFIs, and other resourcing partners, including leading regular exchanges and meetings, and ensuring that requests are proactively addressed.
• Develop new streams of financing for WFP Somalia including engagement on private sector partnerships and innovative financing, working in collaboration with Country Office technical teams, HQ and RBN.
• In coordination with CO units, prepare funding proposals, concept notes.
• Maintain coordination with HQ and Regional Bureau partnerships teams on all matters concerning resource mobilization and funding. These include but are not limited to Regional Bureau in Nairobi, PPR, STR, Brussels, and Washington offices.
• Manage team with a Partnerships Officer and Partnerships Associate based in Mogadishu.

Partnerships and Advocacy.

• Working with relevant CO colleagues, support the implementation of WFP’s partnerships with Government and key development actors, including IFIs, academia, regional organisations and other UN agencies working on development issues.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders as relevant, through regular and systematic communication channels.
• Support the management of WFP’s brand among key external stakeholders as a UN agency with a dual humanitarian and development mandate and a trusted development partner.
• Coordinate the development of key messaging on emerging issues for discussion with key external partners. Ensure that WFP positions are well explained and taken into account in decision making, publications and reports by partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and lead a 12-month project related to strategic positioning with government and resourcing – coordinating a team of three national staff.
• Support CO management to prepare official communications to Somalia government, donors, UN agencies, INGOs, IFIs, international organizations and others as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with external partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic issues of relevance to WFP.
• Support the establishment of the CO’s external outreach and resource mobilization hub in Nairobi, including development of key activities and identification and engagement with key partners.

Internal Coordination

• Build capacity of WFP Somalia staff on all aspects of partnerships and external relations by developing and providing appropriate training, to ensure consistent, accurate, and quality external partnerships that deliver desired impact.
• Contribute to the strengthening of internal coordination and partnerships across WFP Somalia functions and offices in Somalia.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Advanced degree in Political Science, International Development, Law, Marketing communications or relevant field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses.

Experience: At least Five (5) years of relevant experience in International Development or International Relations

Language: Fluency (level C) in English. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second UN language is a plus.

Other Skills:

• Relationship/partner management and Resource mobilization,
• Excellent writing and analytical skills,
• Project management, proposal writing and report writing.
• Knowledge of financing for development. Prior knowledge of Somalia or WFP would be an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with GIS platforms is an asset.

This position is open to qualified international candidates. The candidates must be nationals of a country other than the country of assignment. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements