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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
23 June 202523:59GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
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.
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 WFPs 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).
JOB TITLE:
Partnerships Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Consultancy
UNIT/DIVISION:
School Meals and Social Protection Service
DUTY STATION (City Country):
Rome Italy
DURATION:
6 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
With over 60 years experience in School Feeding WFP has a trajectory of working with more than 100 countries to set up sustainable national school feeding programmes. WFP is at the forefront of supporting governments in making sure that meals and health services reach the ones that need it the most.
Today millions of children living in poor and vulnerable communities dont have regular access to the nutritious food they need to stay healthy and thrive. This affects their physical and mental development and can keep them from finishing school and building the strong future they deserve.
In 2020 WFP has launched a 10year strategy for school feeding and in the fall of 2021 supported the launch of the School Meals Coalition. WFP advocates for the universal adoption of school feeding programmes as a safety net that helps increase childrens access to education and learning opportunities and supports their health and nutrition. WFP focuses increasingly on helping countries to establish and maintain nationally owned programmes. In countries still requiring WFPs operational support it implements school feeding programmes with clear hand over strategies.
The main objective of the School Meals and Social Protection Service (PPGS) in relation to school meals is to provide global leadership in support of school health and nutrition. The Service provides the knowledge practical support and guidance on quality school feeding. In addition the Service hosts the Secretariat of the School Meals Coalition.
As a Consultant in School Meals Coalition secretariat team you will gain experience in the humanitarian and development sector by working and contributing to a multidisciplinary team. You will support the communication and visibility of school meals with public and private partners to attract policy support commitment and mobilize resources.
Through your hands on and make it happen attitude and by sharing your own thoughts and ideas with the team you will contribute significantly to rallying partners to advance school feeding programmes worldwide and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and thrive.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Coordinator of the School Meals Coalition Secretariat. the consultant will be expected to support the implementation of WFPs advocacy plan for the school meals team and support the visibility and partnership efforts of the School Meals Coalition by:
Coordinating and organizing webinars and highlevel events that help position school meals in the global agenda. This includes developing the concept of the events agendas slide decks talking points and notes for the record for WFP and the School Meals Coalition and supporting effective execution. Developing and disseminating WFP advocacy and communication tools including briefing packages and advocacy tool kits as well as factsheets and infographics to support fundraising and awareness activities. Supporting the coordination of the School Meals Coalition stakeholders group including by organizing partner meetings maintaining and disseminating essential documents; communicating with new members. Conceptualizing and developing a tracking mechanism for national commitments which can serve internal and external visibility purposes. Ensuring the knowledge management of the Coalition and compiling curating and maintaining a list of contacts for external and internal emailing purposes. Participating in meetings and engage with other functional units and COs developing content and language that speak to individual audiences. Any other duties in support of the School Meals Secretariat Coordinator or of other teams in the division.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- Advocacy and media tools developed and shared including toolkits for country offices and regional bureaus
- School Meals Coalition Stakeholder meetings (at least 5) planned and supported plus related follow up
- Tracking mechanism of national commitments established and implemented
- Two high level events supported
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
First University degree in Social Science Journalism International Relations Public Relations Communications or relevant field.
Experience:
3 year of related experience in communication partnerships or advocacy
Knowledge & Skills:
- Prior experience in writing and editing longform content including but not limited to articles blogs newsletters and managing social media
- Working knowledge on UN communication products writing standards and terminology is an asset.
- Mature judgment with strong interpersonal skills
- Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy
- Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead anticipate requirements problems and obstacles and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully and to work to tight deadlines
- Selfmotivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
- Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of WFP.
Languages:
- International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or WFPs working language.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
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
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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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
