Private Sector Partnerships

2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya World Food Programme Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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ABOUT WFP

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).

JOB TITLE:

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

UNIT/DIVISION:

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

DURATION:

BACKGROUND:

PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Support to new Impact Investment fund – World Food Invest
  • Support documentation for origination processes and training of select country offices
  • Support collaboration with WFP teams to ensure consistency with corporate approach to value chain development

Generation of field PSP content
  • Identify and build case studies of best practice from Country Offices
  • Work with COs to identify training needs across management and partnerships officers.
  • Update PSP training for Country Offices as necessary

Support COs with PSP processes
  • Coordinate key PSP processes for Country Offices including inputs to divisional and departmental meetings and documentation.
  • Liaise with field teams Global Services for Due Diligence submissions and reviews.

Planning and Reporting
  • Support planning and reporting processes for field Private Sector Partnerships
  • Produce quarterly reports for field and HQ leadership
  • Support the leadership team with any other activities as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF CONTRACT PERIOD:
  • World Food Invest processes set up and training well documented
  • Plan for field training based on consultation with COs
  • 10 case studies of best practice delivered showing how to engage with Private Sector
  • 20 Country Offices supported with tactical processes
  • Ensure that all work and materials developed during the contract are well documented and available to the WFP team.
  • Regular progress reports and updates to WFP leadership and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Experience:
  • At least 3 years of experience in private sector partnerships, corporate social responsibility, business development, or related fields, preferably in international development, humanitarian assistance, or non-profit sectors.

Knowledge & Skills:
  • Experience in building and managing partnerships with local private sector actors, including businesses, foundations, and other non-profit organizations.
  • Proven track record of successfully engaging with a range of private sector stakeholders in the context of development or humanitarian operations.
  • Knowledge of the food security and nutrition sectors is a plus.
  • Experience working cross-functionally and getting things done in an agile and hands-on way.
  • Excellent communication/presentation skills, with the ability to write strategy documents, develop business plans, and deliver presentations.
  • Collaborative spirit, able to partner with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.

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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 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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