Partnerships and Innovation Assistant, SC5 at World Food Programme (WFP)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Support RBN’s efforts to increase WFP’s positioning with the private sector through research analysis, communication, advocacy, and visibility.Support the work of RBN on new private sector and innovation initiatives as well on engagement with other existing and potential partners.Develop, design and execute individual giving campaigns in the region.Overall research, data & market analysis on RBN partnership and innovation opportunities.Contribute to identifying innovation and private sector partnership opportunities.Support the WFP innovation hub’s programmes and activities which include innovation project and programme coordination, capturing and sharing lessons learnt and drafting communications materials.Support the regional aflatoxin project and develop reports for our donors.Support in preparation of briefing documents and presentations for internal senior management meetings and external meetings with donors and other stakeholders.Work in collaboration with Partnerships focal point to ensure the flow of information with country offices, other WFP units and external audiences.Support in providing regular information to inform new and potential donors on the strategy, design, relevance, and impact of programmes, to advocate for WFP work.Assist with the strategic positioning of WFP in the region by monitoring donor communications, press releases and sharing information on funding opportunities and other important issues with team members and country office colleagues.Broker knowledge within the unit and ensure that knowledge is shared through the WFP corporate tools.Perform any other relevant duty/assignment as may be deemed necessary by his/her supervisor or Head of Unit. LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK BEHAVIOURSLeads by Example with Integrity Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards – Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standardsRespects others and values diversity – Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the sameStays focused and calm under pressure – Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the sameDemonstrates humility and a willingness to learn – Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Delivers results for maximum impact – Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of resultsDelegates appropriately – Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where neededAdapts readily to change – Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Is inclusive and collaborative – Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issuesGives timely and constructive feedback – Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedbackBuilds and shares new perspectives – Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives Applies Strategic Thinking Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision – Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the visionEmbraces curiosity and new ways of doing things – Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevantAnalyses and evaluates data – Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision makingConsiders the impact of decisions – Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. University degree in Political Science, International Development, Environmental Science, Development Economics, Business Administration, or any other relevant field is an added advantage.Experience: 2 years of related professional experienceKnowledge & Skills: Relationship management, project management, communication, prospecting, and pipeline managementLanguages: Fluency (level C) in English language