Partnerships Officer (SC-8 ) Mogadishu
Qualifications of Partnerships Officer:
- Location: Mogadiscio, Somalia
- Vacancy No: 115281
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: WFP World Food Programme
- Deadline: 31 August 2025
Brief details about Partnerships Officer:
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
The World Food Programme is the world’s 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 WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
Resource Mobilization
- Contribute to the development and implementation a partnership & resource mobilization work plan in line with the WFP country strategic programme in Somalia.
- Support coordination of donors accounts. This will include supporting donor intelligence efforts and identify new accounts for resourcing, including IFIs, the private sector, innovative financing and thematic funding opportunities
- Help maintain effective relationships with key external partners including government donors, IFIs, and other resourcing partners. Join regular exchanges and meetings, and ensure that requests are proactively addressed
- In coordination with CO units, support the preparation of funding proposals and concept notes
- In coordination with CO units, support the preparation of reports on grants received
- In coordination with CO units, support on grants management of donor accounts
- Maintain coordination with HQ and Regional Bureau partnerships teams on all matters concerning resource mobilization and funding.
Partnerships and Advocacy
- Contribute to the identification and articulation of WFP’s key value propositions for different external partners including the government, UN agencies, government, IFI, private sector, and other partners
- Coordinate the development of key messaging on emerging issues for discussion with key external partners.
- Analyse project results and prepare information products including PowerPoint decks and briefing notes, to share information with external stakeholders.
- In coordination with CO units, prepare briefing documents for management meetings with donors and partners.
- Support the organization of events, including launches and briefs, for external stakeholders.
- Support management with the preparation of official communications to Somalia government, donors, UN agencies, INGOs, IFIs, international organizations and others as required.
- Maintain effective relationships with external partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic issues of relevance to WFP.
Internal Coordination
- Lead knowledge management for the team, including managing the Partnerships Team sites, tools and processes.
- Maintain awareness of current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments, conduct analysis to understand how they may impact WFP activities and programmes and provide timely information to WFP staff for decision-making.
- Contribute to the strengthening of internal coordination and partnerships across WFP Somalia functions and offices in Somalia.
- Contribute to the achievement of the WFP Somalia Country Strategic Plan and annual priorities as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Education: Advanced degree in Political Science, International Development, Law, Marketing communications or relevant field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses.
Experience: At least one (1) year of professional experience in International Development or International Relations with an advanced University Degree OR First University Degree with minimum of three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Relationship/partner management, excellent writing and analytical skills, proactive and self-starter, proposal writing, report writing.
- Some knowledge of financing for development, some prior knowledge of Somalia or WFP would be an asset.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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: global.inclusion@wfp.org
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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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.