Consultant Partnerships Officer

Job Description

Provide strategic support in advocacy, partnership development, and resource mobilization for WFP Kenya.

Qualifications

• Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences or other relevant field.
• Six years or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work.
• Prior experience working within, or in connection with, a UN system organization or in the humanitarian sector is desirable.
• Prior experience working in, or supporting projects based in, developing countries will be highly regarded.
• Written and oral proficiency in English is essential.
• Good understanding of government and corporate strategy and priorities and experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Experience in gathering, documenting and analysing partner intelligence to develop a Unique Value Proposition and engagement strategy for partners.
• Demonstrated sound teamwork, collaboration and motivation abilities and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive working environment.

Responsibilities

The assignment will involve some or all of the following responsibilities:

• Portfolio Manager – Traditional Donors
• Strategic Partnership Development
• Drive forward Partnerships in WFP Kenya CO
• Briefings and Analytics for Partnership Development
• Capacity Building and Leadership
• Crisis Response and Emergency Support
• Additional Responsibilities

Deliverables

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• A written summary covering
  • a. Summary of proposals submitted and status of prospective donors in pipeline
  • b. Events and donor missions supported, and lessons learned/suggestions for future collaborations
  • c. any other key achievements during the period of appointment.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel. We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply. At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.