Partnerships Officer NOA, Niamey

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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).

The role is based in Niamey and reports to the Head of Partnerships Unit.

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

• Implement the work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP strategic objectives.

• Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Support partner visibility and ensure partner conditions are met.

• Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders for the donors within the portfolio. Provide support for donors outside the portfolio or in support of other team members.

• Work with relevant CO units (Programme, BPU, CAM, RAM) on daily/weekly basis for ensuring an efficient resource mobilization process and grants management (restrictions, forecasts, confirmed contributions etc.) that is in full compliance with donor requirements.

• Gather and present internal and external data/information, using and keeping key information systems updated (e.g. Salesforce, FACTory),

• In the context of the UN system and multilateral fora, support the development of Partnerships, resource mobilization material and joint events with sister agencies.

• Contribute to partnerships strategies, including the development of Partnership Action Plans.

• Support senior managers in the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs in order to promote the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the national, regional and global agenda and to reach advantageous outcomes for WFP.

• Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and monitor defined risks.

• Other as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Production and delivery of Operational Information Management (OIM) products

• Production of a monthly Country Brief

• Production of a quarterly internal Sitrep

• Support with the preparation of the Annual Country Report

• Support the Management in preparing notes for the Senior Management Meetings (SMM)

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has a basic understanding of government strategies.

• Has developed effective relationships with partners and explored new areas to scale- up existing activities and researched new opportunities.

• Has developed powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.

• Has prepared briefs to raise resources for operations and collaborated for timely registration, maintenance and update of contributions and forecasts.

• Has successfully developed project proposals in collaboration with various other units.

• Has long-term experience in drafting interim and final reports meeting all donor requirements.

• Has long-term experience in operational information management and internal reporting, meeting all quality expectations of senior management.

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

• Minimum three years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles

Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing,

Communications or other relevant field with 01 year of expérience, or First University degree with additional years (3 years) of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and French (written and oral).

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
o We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
o Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
o Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
o Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
o Please contact us at niamey.recruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
o Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please note that the recruitment process will be completed, but the offer will be subject to the availability of funding.

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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

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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.