Partnerships Fellow

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worlds 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.

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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).

PARTNERSHIPS FELLOW
STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS AND REPORTING UNIT
WFP BOGOTÁ COUNTRY OFFICE COLOMBIA

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION
The Strategic Relationships and Reporting Unit supports the World Food Programmes mission by fostering quality partnerships mobilizing resources and ensuring timely and impactful communication with partners donors and other key stakeholders. The unit plays a critical role in advancing WFPs strategic objectives through the development of proposals reporting on programmatic achievements and enhancing collaboration with partners at national regional and global levels.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Type of assignment: Fellowship
• Number of available positions: 1
• Country of assignment: Colombia
• City of assignment: Bogotá
• Hiring Unit: Strategic Relationships and Reporting Unit
• Supervisor: Partnership Officer
• Working arrangement: In-person working from the office
• Duration of assignment: 6 months

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Partnership Support:
Contribute to developing and strengthening partnerships by profiling key stakeholders and supporting outreach activities.
Assist in preparing high-quality proposals and reports aligned with WFPs strategic objectives and partner requirements.
Ensure compliance with partner agreements and contribute to partner visibility efforts.
2. Data and Analysis:
Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making including programmatic assessments and stakeholder analysis.
Use internal tools and platforms to analyze and present data that informs strategies for resource mobilization and partnership growth.
3. Document Review and Translation:
Translate documents between English and Spanish to facilitate communication with stakeholders and partners.
Review and edit reports proposals and other documents to ensure accuracy consistency and alignment with WFP standards.
4. Reporting and Coordination:
Draft briefs and meeting notes to inform internal and external stakeholders about strategic issues and progress.
Support the preparation of strategic agreements joint strategies and MoUs in alignment with WFPs objectives.
5. Administrative and Logistical Support:
Participate in meetings with partners prepare summaries and follow up on action points.
Provide administrative support for events workshops and coordination activities within the unit.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Be a Masters student or a graduate in International Relations Development Studies Communications or a related field.
Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written) is mandatory.
Skills:
o Excellent analytical and writing skills.
o Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Experience:
o Prior experience in proposal writing partnerships or project management is desirable.
o Familiarity with international development the UN system or humanitarian operations is a plus.
TRAINING COMPONENTS
Throughout their assignment the WFP Fellow have access to an industry leading learning platform weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars as appropriate.
LEARNING ELEMENTS
At the end of the assignment the Fellow should:
Understand the key processes involved in resource mobilization and strategic partnerships within WFP.
Develop skills in drafting proposals reports and strategic documents tailored to different stakeholders.
Gain experience in translating complex programmatic information into actionable insights for partners.
Enhance their ability to navigate internal systems and tools for data analysis and reporting.
Build competencies in coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders in an international humanitarian context.
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
This opportunity is particularly well-suited for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in an international organization. It offers valuable exposure to WFPs operations and the chance to contribute meaningfully to its mission.
The selected candidate will receive IT equipment and training material; however financial compensation and medical coverage are not provided by WFP. Applicants may seek alternative funding opportunities such as university grants or external scholarships to support their assignment.

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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.

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