Partnerships Consultant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 January :59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Panama)

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ABOUT WFP

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.

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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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
WFP in Latin America is looking to strengthen, grow and diversify its partnership base, enhancing its relations with funding partners in the humanitarian, development and triple nexus space.

The purpose of the assignment is to provide support to the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (RBP) in effectively positioning WFP with public and external partners to attract resources, technical assistance, and innovative solutions. The incumbent will assist Senior Management, the RBP Partnerships Unit, and Country Offices by providing donor intelligence, support, and guidance to help consolidate and grow a portfolio of donors for the region.

JOB TITLE:    Partnerships Data Analyst 
TYPE OF CONTRACT:    CST I 
UNIT/DIVISION:    Partnerships
DUTY STATION (City, Country):    Home Based
DURATION:    11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
WFP in Latin America is looking to strengthen, grow and diversify its partnership base, enhancing its relations with funding partners in the humanitarian, development and triple nexus space. 

The purpose of the assignment is to provide support to the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (RBP) in effectively positioning WFP with public and external partners to attract resources, technical assistance, and innovative solutions. The incumbent will assist Senior Management, the RBP Partnerships Unit, and Country Offices by providing donor intelligence, support, and guidance to help consolidate and grow a portfolio of donors for the region.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Support the implementation of the work plan for the partnerships unit to assist WFP in identifying, developing, and strengthening quality partnerships in line with WFP's strategic objectives.
2.    Assist in contributing to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, basic data/trends analysis, and outreach activities, with the goal of helping to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP's work. 
3.    Support the use of data and automation tools to inform management for decision making to enhance the impact of WFP's work and diversify the resource base.
4.    Help gather, automate, and share partner intelligence (including forecasting) by using key information systems (e.g., Salesforce, WINGS) to streamline data analysis and support decision-making.
5.    Collect inputs from other functional areas, Regional Bureaux (RBx), and Country Offices (COs) on WFP's programmatic offerings and assist in conducting basic analysis and drafting brief materials in support of outreach opportunities.
6.    Provide support to partnerships strategies by contributing to the development of Partnership Action Plans and assist in drafting partner proposals and reports in collaboration with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
7.    Other as required. 

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

•    Development of tables, graphs, and infographics in suitable formats for reporting and illustration purposes, to enhance donor outreach materials such as updates, external documents, dashboards, and other required documents.

•    Preparation of briefs, reports, and proposals to support Country Offices and Management in maintaining, growing, and diversifying the donor portfolio base.

•    Support for strengthening the capacities of Country Offices in partnership management through the development of high-quality donor materials and analysis tools.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:    First University degree in social sciences, statistics or other relevant field, or additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses
Experience:    Two years or more of relevant progressive work experience in resource mobilization, data analysis and/or related matters.
Knowledge & Skills:    

•    Has experience and/or training in data analysis and/or data science, utilizing these skills to enhance partnership development, resource mobilization, and strategic decision-making

•    Has a basic understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities, with experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships.

•    Has explored new partnership opportunities, provided inputs into developing solutions with prospective partners, and explored new areas to scale-up existing activities.

•    Has designed and managed resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms, and provided resourcing advice to senior leadership.

•    Has gained experience in using technology and digital tools for data collection, analysis, and shared data-based insights to add value to all partnerships.

•    Has supported the creation of external communications and briefing materials.
Languages:    Fluency in English and Spanish language is required. 

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

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• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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