Partnerships and Advocacy Officer
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
13 July 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 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 and Advocacy Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
When Actually Employed
UNIT/DIVISION:
School Meals and Social Protection Service (PPG-S)
DUTY STATION (City Country):
Work remotely
DURATION:
Up to 6 months (50 days)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
In 2021 WFP efforts to helping countries to establish and maintain nationally owned programmes as well as implementing school meals programmes with clear hand over strategies were taken to the next level with the launch of the School Meals Coalition at the Food Systems Summit.
For more than 60 years WFP has been the leading organization in supporting countries with their school meals programmes which are widely prevalent throughout the world.
In 2020 WFP launched a 10-year strategy for school meals. WFP advocates for the universal adoption of school meals programmes as a safety net that helps increase childrens access to education and learning opportunities and strengthens their health and nutrition status. WFP focuses increasingly on helping countries to establish and maintain nationally owned programmes. In countries still requiring WFPs operational support it implements school meals programmes with clear hand over strategies.
WFP is seeking to hire a qualified and experienced individual to serve as Partnerships and Advocacy Officer for the School Meals Coalition Secretariat Team hosted by WFP. Reporting to the Head of Advocacy and Communications she/he will be expected to support the implementation of WFPs advocacy plan in support of the School Meals Coalition and support the visibility and partnership of advocacy efforts within the School Meals and Social Protection Service.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Finalise key content for the launch of the WFPs flagship publication the State of School Feeding Worldwide report in September. This includes drafting or updating associated advocacy and communications materials.
2.
Working closely with the WFP AU office support the engagement with the AU and AUDA NEPAD to position school meals on the continental agenda. This includes regular discussions to identify advocacy opportunities and provide support around relevant AU events and policy processes.
3.
Draft advocacy materials particularly talking points and slide decks.
4.
Update messaging pagers with latest evidence and policy discussions.
5.
Perfom any other duties in support of the School Meals Coalition Secretariat Team.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Deliverables include:
- Deliver high-quality content for the State of School Feeding Worldwide report and associated advocacy and communications materials including updating messaging pagers with the new numbers.
- Manage regular coordination with WFP AU office around advocacy opportunities and donor reporting.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
FOR SHORT-TERM/CONSULTANCY CONTRACTS
- Deliver at least three high-quality advocacy products notably talking points.
- Deliver comprehensive handover note on our teams engagement at AU level including reporting requirements to donor.
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 long-form 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
Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the World Food Programme
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 Portuguese.
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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
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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
