Pakistan Job Openings

World Food Programme
Partnerships Officer - CST II (Equivalent to P3) - Islamabad
Islamabad
FULL TIME
October 11, 2024
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.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website:
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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
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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.
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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.
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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
The primary goal of the unit is to identify potential partners and establish strong relationship to explore and create partnerships that align with the overall CSP partnerships strategy. These partnerships aim to create an enabling environment to support the implementation of WFP Pakistan's CSP (2023-2027). The unit also plays a vital role in maintaining regular communication with partners, providing them with updates and reports on project developments to ensures transparency throughout the process. By leveraging external resources, expertise, and networks through strategic collaborations and communications, the unit plays a pivotal role in maximizing the impact of the WFPs efforts in Pakistan and globally.
WFP is seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of a Partnerships Officer to support the PCR unit. While managing the day-to-day partnerships at the country office, the Partnerships Officer will need to drive 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 in Pakistan while supporting Pakistan’s drive to achieve zero hunger, and emphasizing WFP’s contributions in this regard.
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Manage a portfolio of partnerships and proactively support a wide range of aspects of a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, gathering of partner intelligence, including forecasting, using key corporate information systems (WINGS, Salesforce, WFP Go) and assess results; data/trends analysis and outreach plan to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; all while ensuring partner visibility and compliance with partner terms and conditions.
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Support the implementation of a work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP’s strategic objectives under the CSP 2023 – 2027 .
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Engage with other functional units in the Country office, RBB and Country offices, where required, on WFP’s thematic, regional and country-specific offerings, developing content and language that speak to individual partners and align with ongoing policy dialogue.
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Draft quality briefing materials in support of outreach opportunities, proactively highlighting strategic opportunities and issues to senior management, while proposing options for the best course of action to nurture and cultivate trust and interest in WFP’s work.
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Support the preparation of join events, meetings, etc that can advance WFP’s interests and objectives.
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Support functional units on partnership strategies under the overall umbrella of the partnerships action plan; extend support on partnership and contribution management in line with corporate policies, processes and legal agreements to ensure the submission of high-quality proposals and report writing, where required, by engaging with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
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Facilitate partnership growth by exploring opportunities to expand existing partnerships and scope of new partners, guidance by intelligence, analysis and assessments. Present recommendations to the head of partnerships and senior management.
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Contribution to the preparation of partnership proposals, strategic agreements, join strategies or MOUs, ensuring compliance with corporate norms, processes and procedures, ensure quality control of content by engaging with relevant function units.
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Coordinate internally and manage the development of internal and external written material for management and donors on thematic areas (to be identified).
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Any other duties as assigned.
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Has a solid understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and proven experience in development multi-stakeholder partnerships.
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Has proven experience in exploring new opportunities and providing inputs to design and develop solutions with prospective partners.
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Has designed and managed resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to senior management.
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Has demonstrated understanding of partners’ focus areas and knowledge of internal capabilities to create a unique value proposition for partners.
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Has experience using technology and digital tools for data visualization, analysis.
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Effective interpersonal, management and negotiation skills proven through successful interaction with stakeholders, including senior government officials, donor partners.
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Demonstrated ability in team management and collaboration.
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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.
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
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We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
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Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
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Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Please contact us atglobal.hrerecruitment@wfp.orgin case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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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