Recrutement de 01 Private Sector & IFIs Partnerships Officer

Recrutement de 01 Private Sector & IFIs Partnerships Officer
locations
Ankara, Turquie
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
JR103666
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26 August 2024-23:59-UTC+03:00 heure : Turquie (Istanbul)
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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).

ABOUT XXX AT WFP

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The World Food Programme is investing in partnerships with national governments and development actors -including International Financial Institutions - to strategically position WFP within the development sphere and mobilize new resources to achieve zero hunger and advance other related development priorities. To ensure effective and coherent support for Country Offices seeking to engage in partnerships with national governments and IFIs, the Strategic Partnerships Officer will be recruited to support efforts at a national, regional or corporate level.

The Private Sector & IFIs Partnerships Officer (PS, IFIs, non traditional donors) provides a unique bridge between programme design and partnership development. Supporting Country Offices, the incumbent will provide support in navigating engagement with government and IFI counterparts including private sector. Country Offices and Technical Units to support the execution of the WFP private sector partnerships and fundraising strategy in Turkiye.

JOB TITLE: Private Sector & IFIs Partnerships Officer (PS, IFIs, non traditional donors)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed-term

JOB GRADE: NOB

UNIT/DIVISION: Partnerships

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Ankara Turkiye

DURATION: One year

Date of Opening: 13 August 2024

Date of Closing: 27 August 2024

Provide 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, while supporting member states in the achievement of the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasizing WFP’s contributions in this regard.

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

The job holder reports to the Head of Partnerships and Operational Information Management.

Within the assigned unit and delegated authority Private Sector & IFIs Partnerships Officer (PS, IFIs, non traditional donors) will be responsible for the following duties:

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, data/trends analysis and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Ensure partner visibility and that partner conditions are met.

Use data to propose options to managers to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context-specific analysis, with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.

Gather and share partner intelligence (including forecasting), using key information systems (e.g. Salesforce, WINGS, WFPGo).

Solicit inputs from other functional entities, RBs and COs on WFP’s programmatic offering that can gain traction with individual partner audiences; Conduct analysis and draft quality briefs in support of outreach opportunities.

Gather socio-political insights to support WFP’s effective positioning vis-à-vis national governments, regional and international institutions with the aim to influence the policy agenda.

In the context of the UN system and multilateral fora, support the development of partnerships and joint events with member states, civil society and intergovernmental organizations to advocate for the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the global agenda and advance WFP priorities and objectives, based on a basic understanding of member states’ dynamics and interests.

Provide inputs to partnerships strategies, including the development of Partnership Action Plans; Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.

Contribute to 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.

Facilitate corporate dialogue with partners through networking and information sharing; Proactively highlight strategic issues to senior managers and propose options for the best course of action to nurture trust and partnership growth.

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

Other as required.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

Experience: At least three (3) years of postgraduate professional experience for an Advanced University degree or five (5) years of professional experience for a First University degree holder.

Language: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and working knowledge in Turkish (Level C)

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has a basic understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Has explored new partnership opportunities, provided inputs into developing solutions with prospective partners and explored new areas to scale-up existing activities.

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

Has gained experience in using technology and digital tools for data collection, analysis and shared data-based insights to add value to all partnerships.

Has supported creation of 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.

Minimum three or more years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles.

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WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK



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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.