Technical Partnerships Expert

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 16 November 2024 - 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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.

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 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

The World Food Programme (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.

WFP is seeking to build a roster of specialized technical partnerships experts to fill the Technical Experts Network. The Technical Experts Network (TEN) supplies on-demand expertise to WFP Country Offices (COs) to enhance their support to programme countries in designing, financing, and implementing national priority investments for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2.

Experts deployed through the TEN are expected to focus on 1) scoping investments for SDG 2 projects and engaging with relevant stakeholders to realize these investments; 2) supporting COs to develop and formulate bankable projects; and 3) filling gaps in the implementation and monitoring of programme country and IFI-financed projects.

For this call for proposal, eligible experts are expected to have substantive experience and knowledge of at least one of the following priority topics:

• School-based programmes.
• Social protection.
• Rural and agricultural value chains.
• Food systems (including supply chains, energy and food infrastructure).
• Climate adaptation, resilience, and disaster risk reduction.

Successful candidates will integrate the TEN roster for a duration of 24 months. The contract modality will depend on the duration of assignments, including a combination of home-based consultancy, when-actually-employed consultancies and regular consultancies of up to six months in WFP COs. The contract will specify the duration, location and specific deliverable of each assignment. Experts will work under the administrative supervision of the Multilateral and Programme Country Partnerships division (MPC) and close oversight from WFP's technical teams and relevant Country Offices and Regional Bureaux.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

In coordination with MPC teams and Regional Bureaux, to support WFP COs and governments in defining and packaging evidence-based investments in relevant themes, with a focus on International Financial Institutions (IFI) financing opportunities. This includes:

• Identifying and brokering investment opportunities, initiating discussions with stakeholders including government actors and development banks, conducting preliminary assessments.
• In coordination with MPC teams, Regional Bureaux and IFI technical teams, to support COs and governments in formulating and designing bankable projects, including technical and budget coordination and oversight. This includes: supporting the development of detailed project proposals (logical frameworks, work plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation plans), participation in appraisal missions, and facilitating coordination meetings with government agencies, IFIs and other partners.
• In coordination with MPC teams and Regional Bureaux, to support WFP COs and governments in the implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of financed projects. This includes: preparing comprehensive technical documents (feasibility studies, policy briefs, technical guidelines), conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies, and implementing quality assurance measures.
• Contribute to the development of relevant guidance, lessons learned and other knowledge products to promote food security investments. Contribute to building the capacity of WFP and national and local government staff through trainings and dedicated support.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education: Graduate degree in international relations, economics, social studies, environmental sciences, logistics and supply chains, agriculture, engineering, etc.

Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in financing and managing development projects at country level in area of expertise.

Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of national government financing processes and systems, knowledge of IFI financing processes and systems, project design and formulation, writing, ability to engage with experts and decision-makers from a range of government and non-government institutions, etc.

Languages: English. French, Spanish and Arabic desired.

Location: Multiple locations.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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.