Partnerships consultant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

25 November 2026-23:59-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 extreme weather shocks.

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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).

JOB TITLE: Partnerships Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST Reg Junior

UNIT/DIVISION: PPDR - Country Office Support Hub  

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Rome

DURATION: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

WFP’s Partnerships Department's Country Office Support Hub (PPDR) helps Country Offices protect, grow and diversify their partnerships and resourcing across public and private donors.

Based on Country Office needs, PPDR provides operational, strategic and business development support to strengthen resource mobilization and partnership management across a range of partners.

PPDR assists Country Offices in navigating main corporate reporting and partnership planning processes. PPDR also promotes Knowledge Management and Learning (KM&L) across WFP to ensure teams have the information and tools they need to enhance partnerships. PPDR works closely with Partnerships divisions, Global Offices, Regional Director Offices and other Headquarters divisions to deliver timely, practical and high quality support.

The consultant will provide day-to-day coordination and production support for KM&L activities, with a focus on learning events, communications, participation tracking and timely follow-up. The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the KM&L Coordinator and collaborate with Partnerships & Innovation (PI) focal points, content owners, subject matter experts, Regional Offices, Country Offices and other contributors. WFP’s Partnerships Department's Country Office Support Hub (PPDR) helps Country Offices protect, grow and diversify their partnerships and resourcing across public and private donors.

Based on Country Office needs, PPDR provides operational, strategic and business development support to strengthen resource mobilization and partnership management across a range of partners.

PPDR assists Country Offices in navigating main corporate reporting and partnership planning processes. PPDR also promotes Knowledge Management and Learning (KM&L) across WFP to ensure teams have the information and tools they need to enhance partnerships. PPDR works closely with Partnerships divisions, Global Offices, Regional Director Offices and other Headquarters divisions to deliver timely, practical and high quality support.

The consultant will provide day-to-day coordination and production support for KM&L activities, with a focus on learning events, communications, participation tracking and timely follow-up. The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the KM&L Coordinator and collaborate with Partnerships & Innovation (PI) focal points, content owners, subject matter experts, Regional Offices, Country Offices and other contributors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the preparation and delivery of Campfires and other online and in-person learning activities, including agendas, presentations, exercises, participant materials, speaker coordination and follow-up communications.
• Provide support for the PI One-Stop Shop/PI Manual and PI Learning Centre, including organizing, formatting and uploading validated content and learning resources in line with agreed standards.
• Support bootcamp preparation and delivery through participant communications, learning materials, session resources and coordination and logistical requirements.
• Maintain content inventories and support content mapping, migration, quality checks and routine updates, escalating gaps or inconsistencies to the KM&L Coordinator.
• Compile and organize participation data, survey results, feedback and lessons learned, and prepare clear summaries for review.
• Maintain accurate learning calendars, workplans, trackers, mailing lists and content repositories, ensuring records are current and accessible.
• Support the Resource Mobilization Learning Community through practical coordination, communications and dissemination of learning opportunities and resources.
• Provide general coordination, research and support across the KM&L workstream, as required by the supervisor.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• Support the delivery of Campfires and other assigned learning activities, including the preparation of agendas, participant communications, presentations, exercises, resources and follow-up materials.
• Validated and well-organized content packages uploaded to the PI One-Stop Shop/PI Manual and PI Learning Centre, with associated inventories and update records maintained.
• Bootcamp support, including participant communications, session materials, resource folders and logistical documentation.
• Up-to-date content inventories, migration trackers, learning calendars, workplans, mailing lists and repositories.
• Consolidated participation and feedback records, with periodic summaries of attendance, Country Office representation, survey findings and lessons learned.
• Communication and engagement materials for the Resource Mobilization Learning Community and other KM&L initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, knowledge management, learning and development, public administration, international affairs, social sciences, development studies, public health, business administration or another field relevant to the assignment. An advanced university degree in a relevant field is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

One to two years of work experience in learning or event coordination, knowledge or content management, communications, programme support or capacity strengthening. Exposure to an international organization, the UN system, development cooperation or partnerships work is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage routine tasks, records and deadlines reliably. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to format and adapt content for different audiences. Ability to support the preparation of presentations, learning materials, communications and simple reports using established guidance and templates. Proficiency in standard office productivity tools, including word processing, presentations and spreadsheets. Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, content-management systems or online learning platforms is desirable. Basic ability to compile, organize and present participation, survey and feedback data accurately. Initiative, service orientation and sound judgement, including knowing when to seek guidance or escalate issues. Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

LANGUAGES

Fluency, level C, in English is required. Intermediate or advanced knowledge of another WFP working language is an advantage.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.