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JOB TITLE:	Head of Partnerships, Reporting & Communication
TYPE OF CONTRACT:	International Regular Consultancy
GRADE:	Level II
DUTY STATION (City, Country):	Conakry, Guinea
DURATION:	11 months
NUMBER OF POSITION:	One (1)
TYPE OF VACANCY:	External VA

ABOUT WFP

Assisting more than 90 million people in 83 countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

Present in Guinea since 1964, WFP is committed to saving lives and transforming livelihoods through close collaboration with the Government. Its interventions seek to address the root causes of food insecurity, build resilience among vulnerable communities in Guinea and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). WFP’s efforts are aligned with national priorities (Plan national de développement économique et social 2016-2020 and Programme de reference intérimaire de la transition 2022-2025) and place a particular emphasis on women and youth. This approach also aims to increase national ownership by enhancing institutional capacities.

What is in for you?

➡️ WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.

➡️ WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, 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 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.

➡️ WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.

Join us to make a difference in WFP Guinea, watch this video to know more about us!!

What will you do in this position?

You will operate across an assigned area and work independently, using technical knowledge and experience, to analyse data and identify solutions for partnerships activities. You typically support process improvements and partnership opportunities with a host of public, private sector and external entities. These can include governments, UN agencies, intergovernmental institutions and their member states, international financial institutions, individuals, corporations, foundations and NGOs.

You will lead activities to effectively position WFP Guinea with public, private and external partners to attract political support, financial resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance WFP Guinea’s work in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP Guinea in achieving zero hunger. You will implement the communication plan by supporting and delivering a range of communication activities, providing research and analysis, and prioritizing effectively.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director (CD) or his/her delegate, you will be responsible for the following key duties:

1. Lead Partnerships team in identifying partnering opportunities, in creating and coordinating partnerships with national government, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), private sector, UN agencies and NGOs.
2. Draft well researched concept note, project proposal and advocacy notes by closely working with Programme team to achieve WFP strategic objectives.
3. Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data/trends analysis and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work. Ensure partner visibility and that partner conditions are met.
4. Facilitate corporate dialogue with partners through networking and information sharing. Proactively highlight issues to senior managers and propose options for the best course of action to nurture trust and partnerships growth.
5. Use data to propose options to managers to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context-specific analysis, with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.
6. Provide inputs to partnerships strategies, including the development of Partnership Action Plans; draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
7. Guide more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analyses and queries.
8. Coordinate the communication team in the development and implementation of the country office communication strategy, designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP Guinea, as well as to support fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with overall WFP and communications strategies.
9. Prepare communication products that effectively convey the desired message to targeted audience.
10. Facilitate corporate dialogue with partners through preparation of quality briefing materials.
11. Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work to ensure equal participation of women and men.
12. Other as required.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for...

Education:	Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:	At least 5 to 10 years of relevant professional work experience in Partnership building and Communication roles.
Technical Knowledge & Skills:	Has a high-level understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships, especially in the Guinea context. Has explored new partnership opportunities and provided inputs into developing solutions with prospective partners and explored new areas to scale-up existing activities. Has designed and managed all resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to seniors. Has gained experience in using technology and digital tools for data collection, analysis and shared databased insights to add value to all partnerships. Has supported creation of external communications and briefing materials. Has provided advanced technical support and identifies opportunities for service delivery excellence to strengthen partnerships. Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.
Languages:	Fluency (Level C) in English with a working knowledge (Level B) in French.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

04/004/2024

Ref.: VA 832176

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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.

How do you apply...

To be considered, you are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

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