Partnerships Officer, Consultant at World Food Programme (WFP)

What will you do?

Resource Mobilization

• Support the development of partnership & resource mobilization plans in line with the country strategic programme in Somalia.
• Support the identification of new accounts for resourcing WFP’s portfolio in Somalia, including international financial institutions (IFIs), the private sector, innovative financing and thematic funding opportunities.
• Prepare funding proposals, concept notes and reports on grants received.
• Support the management of key external partner accounts including government partners, IFIs, private the sector, and other resourcing partners.
• Maintain coordination with WFP HQ and Regional Bureau partnerships teams on all matters concerning resource mobilization. 

Partnerships and Advocacy

• Coordinate the development of key messaging for external and internal partners on areas of WFP’s work. 
• Analyse project results and prepare information products including powerpoint decks and briefing notes, to share information with external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing documents for management meetings with donors and partners.
• Support management to prepare official communications to external stakeholders as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with external partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic issues of relevance to WFP.

Internal Coordination

• Build capacity of WFP Somalia staff on all aspects of partnerships and external relations by developing and providing appropriate trainings.
• Respond quickly to emergencies by travelling to the relevant locations in Somalia to support WFP teams with external stakeholder engagements. 
• Keep abreast on current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments and conduct analysis to understand how they may impact WFP activities and programmes.
• Contribute to the strengthening of internal coordination and partnerships across different functions and offices in Somalia.

Do you meet the minimum requirements?

• Education: Advanced degree in Political Science, International Development, Law, Marketing or Communications or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.
• Experience: Three or more years of postgraduate professional experience in partnership roles, international development or international relations. Experience in the Somalia context is an asset.
• Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English is a must.

Are you competent for this job? Do you have

• Basic understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills including proposal and report writing.
• Relationship/partner management.
• Knowledge of financing for development and resource mobilization.