SSA Consultant (Private Sector Partnerships), SSA L6
SSA Consultant (Private Sector Partnerships), SSA L6
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
11 June 2025-23:59-GMT05:30 India Standard Time (Kolkata)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).
WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief ethnic or social background gender gender identity and disability.
VACANCY DETAILS
Job Title:SSA Consultant (Private Sector Partnership)
Type of Contract: Special Services Agreement
Duration: 11 Months (Renewable depending upon project requirement)
Reporting To: Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships & SSTC)
Unit: Private Sector Partnerships
Duty Station: New Delhi
Date of Publication: 28 May 2025
Deadline of Application: 11 June 2025
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This vacancy is open to Indian National only
This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates
Only recommended candidates will be retained on roaster for a period of two years and may be considered for similar positions from roaster
The Salary for this position is approx. INR 105043/- per month also employee will be covered with medical benefits as per WFP s Plan. All Tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.
JOB PURPOSE
The Private Sector Partnerships unit at WFP India plays a critical role in mobilizing resources expertise and innovation from businesses to accelerate progress toward food security and nutrition goals. Aligned with WFPs global strategy the unit engages with corporations foundations and social enterprises to build high-impact partnerships that leverage technology supply chains and shared value to support government-led initiatives and WFP programmes. Based in New Delhi the team works at the intersection of business and development fostering strategic collaborations that drive sustainable outcomes for vulnerable communities across India and beyond.
The position will support coordinate and control a full range of business support services for the Private Sector Partnerships team to ensure that services are delivered effectively in raising funds for WFP Indias projects. The position will also facilitate the team in effectively positioning WFP with external partners to attract resources technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP while supporting India in the achievement of the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasizing WFPs contributions in this regard.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Not all inclusive)
Under the overall supervision of the PPO (Partnerships Officer and SSTC Expert) WFP New Delhi the SSA Consultant (Private Sector Partnerships) will be responsible for the following duties:
Desk research to explore potential partnerships and synergy with private sector aligning to WFPs mandate in India
- Develop a roster/data base of private sector entities in India that will inform engagement
- Mapping of HNIs
- Support the PPO (Partnerships Officer and SSTC Expert) in preparing presentations briefing notes donor reports and any other relevant documents with respect to the WFP Trust
- Logistics support for donor visits and other such engagements
- Compile a repository of best practices reports of projects funded by private sector partners in India on Food and nutrition security
- Submit monthly progress report and a work completion report. Coordinate with the WFP Country Office Private sector Partnerships Officer
- Any other duties assigned by the PPO (Partnerships Officer and SSTC Expert)
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
University Degree in Social Sciences/ Business Management with specialized certification in the related functional area desirable.
EXPERIENCE
- At least 6 years of experience in engaging with private sector as a part of social impact organizations or working in private sector with understanding of CSR or client management
- Prior work experience with UN or other multilateral agencies is desirable
- National of India or resident in the country with a valid work permit.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Can create visually striking marketing collaterals and develop value propositions using best-in-class designing tools for WFP
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Has developed powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.
- Has prepared briefs to raise resources for operations and collaborated for timely registration maintenance and update of contributions and forecasts.
- Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced inclusive and sound working environment.
- Is well versed with the philanthropic and private sector giving scenario and familiar with the related legislative framework in India.
LANGUAGE
Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi is a key requirement.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the worldachieve Zero Hungerin 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.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFPs standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.
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 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
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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
