Partnerships Associate – SC7- Nairobi, Kenya

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our life times. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

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 Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the WFP Somalia Nairobi Partnerships Team Lead.

This position is open for qualified Kenyan 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 liaise with Programme and Partnerships teams 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.
• 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 preparation 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:**High School certificate or University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Political Science, International Development, Law, Marketing, Communications, or any other relevant fields.

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

Language: Fluency (level C) in English. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second UN language is an added advantage.

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 [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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 [email protected] 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.