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ABOUT WFP
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP Global Office in Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK) works in partnership with the Republic of Korea’s Government and private sector to raise resources and advocate for its global operations. SEO is seeking to recruit two Partnership Consultants to strengthen existing partnerships and identify new opportunities to diversify resource mobilization efforts in ROK.
- One position will be in the Strategic Partnership Team and will lead on thematic area of Climate Change and the Environment as well as managing the relations with the Ministry of Environment among others.
- One position will be in the Political Strategy Team and support WFP’s overall political engagement with the ROK National Assembly while leading on WFP’s engagement with ROK-relevant IFIs/Ministry of Economy and Finance as well as the ROK private sector.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Implement the work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP strategic objectives.
- Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Support partner visibility and ensure partner conditions are met.
- Use data to present managers with well-researched ideas 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.
- Solicit inputs, including operational updates, from other WFP entities to inform partner audiences on WFP’s programmatic offering; Draft quality briefs and proactively highlight strategic issues to senior staff to inform best course of action and nurture partnership growth.
- Gather and present internal and external data/information, using key information systems (e.g. Salesforce, WINGS, WFPGo), to support WFP’s effective positioning vis-à-vis national governments, regional and international institutions with the aim to influence the policy agenda.
- In the context of the UN system and multilateral fora, support the development of partnerships and joint events with member states, civil society and intergovernmental organizations to advocate for the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the global agenda and advance WFP priorities and objectives.
- Contribute 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.
- Support senior managers in the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs in order to promote the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the national, regional and global agenda and to reach advantageous outcomes for WFP.
- Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and monitor defined risks.
- Others as required.
JOB PURPOSE
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- Increased/diversified funding from donors and/or solid foundations established/opportunities explored for new and relevant funding prospects
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.