Senior Advisor, Advocacy and Engagement
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
11 August 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).
CONSULTANTs NAME: Susan Myers
JOB TITLE: Senior Advisor Advocacy and Engagement
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant WAE
CUNIT/DIVISION: School Meals and Social Protection Service
DUTY STATION (City Country): Home-based
DURATION: 11 months (44 days)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Reporting to the School Meals Coalition Secretariat Coordinator in the School Meals and Social Protection Service the Senior Advisor Advocacy and Engagement will provide insights and identify opportunities globally and in key fundraising markets for EDs visibility and strategic positioning. The role requires a high degree of independence and involves expertise in negotiating the complexities of both private sector engagement civil society and UN-system collaborations.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the School Meals Coalition Secretariat Coordinator the Senior Advisor Advocacy and Engagement will be responsible for the following key duties:
Leads on identifying visibility opportunities and strategic positioning for the Executive Director (in line with the EDs Voice Strategy) with focus on private sector partners in order to raise WFPs profile and generate donor support.
Identifies visibility opportunities and establish partnerships with like-minded business networks and people of interest e.g. WBCSD Milken Institute vocal business leaders etc.
Provides strategic advice to WFP Senior Management on their engagement at the UNGA and leading to Davos.
DELIVERABLES:
A strategic recommendations and action plan (including mapping of opportunities for the EDs voice and engagement) for WFPs strategic positioning among private sectors foundations philanthropy. Including identified potential private sector partners to help amplify WFPs profile and visibility.
A detailed engagement plan for the ED and other LGs in related business forums.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in political science international relations social science economics law public administration or a related field.
Experience:
12-15 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in strategic partnerships building and management and policy advocacy in international development and humanitarian sector.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of social change and sustainable development project management high-level partnerships communications campaigns and advocacy.
Strong negotiation and communication skills;
Proven track record of executing high-level activities and events for diverse stakeholders;
Ability to guide the design of clear and compelling advocacy briefs/products and find innovative ways of outreach/engagement
Understanding of the dynamics of intra-organizational communications within large international organizations;
Excellent oral and writing skills;
Well organized and detail oriented;
Ability to work independently or on a team.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English is required.
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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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
