Partnerships and Reporting Officer - SC8 - Baghdad, Iraq

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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.

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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).

ABOUT WFP: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the External Relations Unit with creating quality reports, drafts, briefs and content to enhance the visibility of WFP’s work in Iraq and support fundraising activities through donor engagement.  It is expected that the incumbent would have overarching responsibilities and play a vital role in steering diverse tasks in relation to Partnerships, Reporting and Liaison, providing substantial value to WFP’s effective positioning with public, private and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP.

The Partnerships and Reporting Officer will be working under the supervision of the Country Director.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Partnerships and Reporting Officer will help WFP Iraq to:

Partnerships:

• Work with the External Relations Unit to implement the WFP Partnerships Resource Strategy, overseeing and delivering activities that identify, develop and maintain government partnerships, maximize funding, and deliver advantageous outcomes for the Country Office, including private sector and public funding opportunities.

• Manage the portfolio of partnerships, soliciting contributions, providing donor stewardship, forecasting needs and analyzing results to maximize resources raised.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with representatives of government donors in Baghdad and Erbil through formal channels to explore funding opportunities, considering funding priorities, trends, and requirements and coordinate donor meetings as well as attending when required.

• Proactively contribute to ideas and highlight fundraising opportunities for new strategies to maintain and increase funding from new and traditional donors.

• Draw up quality concept notes and partner proposals by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.

• Oversee the initiation process, internal approval of documents and coordination with the management on the agreements and MoUs

• Organize donor field visits to WFP Iraq programme operations in coordination with different units.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with the Government, UN agencies, NGOs, and other partners through appropriate channels, and participate in regular donor meetings.

• Support WFP Country Office in coordination with authorities, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that comply with WFP standards and procedures.

• Coordinate events between WFP and various Ministries and other stakeholders, including arranging and attending meetings, and facilitating joint activities.

• Prepare talking points for donor meetings and events and provide guidance and approval for briefing materials before dissemination.

• Drafting official letters to the donors and the government counterparts to foster coordination

• Gather, analyze and disseminate donor and partner intelligence (including forecasting), using key information systems (e.g. Salesforce, WINGS, WFPGo).

• Maintain a Masterfile of donor information, funding commitments, and projected funding for 2025 and beyond, providing regular updates and projections based on funding trends and forecasts.

• Facilitate the negotiation and signing of agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with donors and partners, ensuring clear terms and expectations for collaboration is set with the relevant WFP HQ units.

• Support the drafting of agreements and MoUs and follow up with relevant partners/internal units as necessary.

Reporting:

• Prepare timely and accurate project reports and strategic documents to the donors and WFP Headquarters, in coordination with the WFP Country Office Team, WFP Regional Bureau, WFP Global offices and Headquarters.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of data in WFP tools to support decision-making and reporting processes and discuss with the management accordingly.

• Collate and disseminate information from WFP Operations in Iraq for the preparation of the Annual Country Report (ACR) and ensure coherence and quality of performance information.

• Compile briefings and updates for donors and partners on the implementation of WFP activities; support the preparation of, talking points, donor factsheets and other documents when required.

• Initiate the drafts, sends for edit, then coordinates with programme colleagues for inputs for Internal Reports (Country Brief, Weekly Regional Director Updates, etc..) and External Reports to donors and the Government.

• Prepare timely and accurate donor reports, factsheets etc, documenting project activities, outcomes, and financial expenditures following donor requirements

• Other tasks as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

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

At least one or more years of postgraduate professional experience in partnerships and reporting roles.

Experience:

·       2-3 years of relevant experience in Partnerships, Reporting, or Programme roles, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development aid in bilateral, multilateral or non-government food aid/other international development aid programmes.

·       Experience in Drafting high-quality reports, tailored to different audiences

·       Strong analytical skills, including a capacity to clearly confer information and findings to a variety of audiences.

·      Knowledge of WFP Iraq is an asset  

Knowledge & Skills:

·       Previous experience with fundraising coordinating, negotiations and public relations/advocacy.

·       Experience in relationship building/finance and data analysis

·       Has designed and managed all resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to managers.

·       Has produced external communications and briefing materials.

·       Has provided advanced technical support and identified opportunities for service delivery excellence to strengthen partnerships.

·       Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.

Languages:

·       Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic, including the ability to draft complex materials. Kurdish proficiency is an advantage.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• 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

• 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.