Partnerships Associate – SC7- Mogadishu, Somalia

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8 September 2024-23:59-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.

Are you 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 organization investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

ABOUT WFP: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & 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).

This position is based in Mogadishu, Somalia and reports to the WFP Somalia Mogadishu Partnerships Team Lead.

This position is open for qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): Resource Mobilization:

• ​ Support the coordination of donor accounts and ensure adherence to obligations agreed with donors to WFP in Somalia .
•  Review reporting and compliance requirements for donor grants and l iaise with Programme and Partnerships team s regarding implementation of projects to ensure timely and quality reporting . Maintain an up-to-date tracker of donor obligations, commitments, and reporting requirements.
•  Support team lead with the preparation of new funding proposals, including by coordinating among internal and external stakeholders.
•  Lead the process of developing reports for partner contributions including coordinating with relevant teams for timely input.
•  Support proactive resource mobilization by preparing regular intelligence reports on new opportunities to pursue , donor engagements and priorities, and political developments.
•  Establish regular engagement with a network of internal stakeholders in WFP Somalia and across HQ and Regional Bureau partnerships teams on matters concerning resource mobilization.
•  Contribute to knowledge management concerning resource mobilization. Use corporate tools for intelligence, including Salesforce and circulate intelligence to internal stakeholders.

Partnerships and Advocacy:

•  Support the development of information products including powerpoint decks and briefing notes, to share information with internal and external stakeholders . eWkbhW1 Dgn9ka
•  Maintain awareness of current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments, conduct analysis to understand how they may impact WFP activities and programmes and provide timely information to WFP teams for decision-making.
•  In support of partnerships officers and CO units, support in the prepar ation of briefing documents for external meetings with donors and other partners.
•  Work with partnerships and communications officers to support events, including launches, field visits, workshops and other external engagements .
•  Contribute to the achievement of the WFP Somalia Country Strategic Plan and annual priorities as required .
•  Perform other duties as required .

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

Experience: At least seven (7) years of experience with secondary certificate OR University degree (Diploma/bachelor’s degree) with 2/3 years of experience in in International Development or International Relations?

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

ARE YOU COMPETENT FOR THIS JOB? DO YOU HAVE::

•  Experience in International Development or International Relations.
•  Knowledge & Skills: Relationship/partner management, resource mobilization, grant management, excellent writing and analytical skills, project management, proposal writing, report writing. Knowledge of financing for development. Prior knowledge of Somalia or WFP would be an asset.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft (MS Excel).

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

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework: 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.

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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 wfprecruitment@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.

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