Partnerships Officer

What will you do?
Resource Mobilization

Support the development of partnership & resource mobilization plans in line with the country strategic programme in Somalia.
Support the identification of new accounts for resourcing WFP’s portfolio in Somalia, including international financial
institutions (IFIs), the private sector, innovative financing and thematic funding opportunities.
Prepare funding proposals, concept notes and reports on grants received.
Support the management of key external partner accounts including government partners, IFIs, private the sector, and other resourcing partners.
Maintain coordination with WFP HQ and Regional Bureau partnerships teams on all matters concerning resource mobilization.
Partnerships and Advocacy
Coordinate the development of key messaging for external and internal partners on areas of WFP’s work.
Analyse project results and prepare information products including PowerPoint decks and briefing notes, to share
information with external stakeholders.
Prepare briefing documents for management meetings with donors and partners.
Support management to prepare official communications to external stakeholders as required.
Maintain effective relationships with external partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic issues of relevance to WFP.
Internal Coordination
Build capacity of WFP Somalia staff on all aspects of partnerships and external relations by developing and providing
appropriate trainings.
Respond quickly to emergencies by travelling to the relevant locations in Somalia to support WFP teams with external
stakeholder engagements.
Keep abreast on current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments and
conduct analysis to understand how they may impact WFP activities and programmes.
Contribute to the strengthening of internal coordination and partnerships across different functions and offices in Somalia.

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced degree in Political Science, International Development, Law, Marketing or Communications or First
University degree with additional years of related work experience.
Three or more years of postgraduate professional experience in partnership roles, international development or
international relations. Experience in the Somalia context is an asset.
Proficiency in oral and written communication in English is a must.

Are you competent for this job?
Do you have

Basic understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and experience in developing multi-
stakeholder partnerships.
Excellent writing and analytical skills including proposal and report writing.
Relationship/partner management.
Knowledge of financing for development and resource mobilization.

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