UN World Food Programme Partnerships Officer Jobs in Nigeria
UN World Food Programme Partnerships Officer Jobs in Nigeria
About WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. 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.
Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education: Advanced university degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Journalism, International Relations, Communications or other relevant fields, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: Five years or more professional work experience in Partnership roles
Language: Fluency (level C) in the English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
Organizational Context
The incumbent will report to the Head of Unit in Abuja.
Job Purpose
Guided by the Corporate Partnership Strategy, to manage effective relationships and collaboration with external partners in order to meet WFP strategic objectives. To represent WFP externally to safeguard and promote WFP interests. To ensure a flow of relevant information between WFP and partners, and propose opportunities for synergies that maximise results.
Key Accountabilities
Implement the work plan for assigned area, in order to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of results, in accordance with WFP and Corporate Partnership strategy.
Build and maintain effective relationships with member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic operational WFP issues.
Represent WFP in UN and other multilateral bodies, NGOs, member states, provide them with information on the programme and develop joint information programmes to increase WFP’s profile and protect its interests.
Identify opportunities to develop new and existing synergies with other UN agencies, and make suggestions to senior Officers in order to support more effective and efficient approach to food assistance.
Prepare and provide information for member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners on the strategy, design, relevance and impact of programmes, to advocate the work of WFP.
Communicate to WFP relevant discussion and feedback on programme activities and
issues of priority to WFP, gathered from member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners to engage them with intergovernmental/interagency discussion, and inform future activities.
Obtain inputs from WFP that will contribute to inter-governmental/inter-agency work to ensure that WFP positions are properly explained and taken into account in decision making.
Research and analyse current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments in order to identify issues that may impact WFP activities, inform senior Officers and propose positions on these issues.
Participate in the implementation of relevant inter-agency initiatives which have been prioritized corporately, providing central resources and local training in order to contribute to sustainable change.
Plan and supervise the work of more junior staff to ensure that tasks are accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Other as required.
Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role
Has gained experience in implementing the work plan for assigned area.
Has built and maintained effective relationships with member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners.
Has researched and analysed social and political trends data.
Has managed small teams of staff with related areas of expertise.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Partnerships Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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