Notice Details
Position: Partnerships Associate
Organization: WFP Bangladesh
Mission and objectives:
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. The country strategic plan is aligned with the United Nations sustainable development cooperation framework for Bangladesh for 2022‒2026 and the eighth five-year plan (covering the period July 2020‒June 2025) of the Government of Bangladesh. It is informed by the recommendations of an independent evaluation of the country strategic plan for 2017–2021 and consultation with key stakeholders. It will contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17 through four strategic outcomes. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.
Context:
The WFP Bangladesh country strategic plan (2022–2026) consists of four strategic outcomes. The Partnerships, Communication, and Reporting (PCR) unit is responsible for identifying new partnership, leveraging existing WFP partnership, and enhancing visibility of partners to support the achievement of its Country Strategic Plan outcomes. To support the country in reaching its long-term development goals and responding to the Rohingya crisis, WFP closely collaborates with UN agencies, non-governmental organization (NGO) partners, private sector actors, civil society, international financial institutions, donors, and research partners in line with its new resource mobilization strategy.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Partnerships Team Lead, the UNV is responsible for assisting WFP Bangladesh Country Office PCR team in achieving the goals set out in its Country Strategic Plan (2022-2026).
Donor Mission Coordination:-
1. Coordinate with the office of the Head of Cox’s Bazar Area Office, programme units, field operations, admin, fleet, finance for the preparation of donor missions.
2. Prepare agendas for donor field visits in coordination with relevant programme units and ensure smooth facilitation of the visits.
3. Prepare quality briefing kits and donor intelligence materials for Head of Area Office and relevant colleagues.
4. Coordinate with other UN agencies to advocate for WFP's programmatic needs, and select the most suitable camp sites in collaboration with relevant programme unit.
5. Support communications team with visibility items from field missions.
Donor Relations/Resource Mobilization:-
1. Coordinate and/or draft partnerships materials such as proposals, concept notes to mobilize resources in collaboration with several units particularly with the Programme, Resource Management, and M&E units.
2. Support in the preparation of presentations for donor meetings
3. Build effective and strong relationships with existing partners and donors.
4. Draft donor thank you letters on behalf of senior management ensuring it contains up-to-date in-formation.
5. Revise and review partnership correspondence and documentation, including donor visibility materials, providing feedback and amendments to ensure timely production and quality standards.
6. Address complex business support queries from donor partners and WFP regional/ HQ/ glob-al offices to provide timely and accurate solutions.
7. Assist in preparing materials such as donor matrix, meeting minutes, briefing notes, and proposals.
Required experience:
3 years of experience in :-
• Coordinating and organizing donor missions;
• Strategic thinking and analysis;
• Working under pressure and in a large team;
• Has a basic understanding of government policies;
• Developing effective relationships with partners and explore new areas to scaleup existing activities and new opportunities as well;
• Developing powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners;
• Preparing briefs and proposals to raise financial resources for operations and collaborate for timely registration, maintenance and update of contributions and forecasts;
• Motivating team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment;
• Knowledge and familiarity with the political, social, and economic context of Bangladesh
• Knowledge of food security, nutrition, resilience, and other related fields is a plus;
• Experience working with development, humanitarian, and private sector is a plus.
# Females are encouraged to apply.
Required education level:
Master degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Economics, International Development, Public Management, Inter-national Relations, Communication or any other relevant field.
Age: 18 - 80
Expected start date: 01/12/2024
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Duty stations: Cox's Bazaar
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