Overview
The Partnerships Officer will be responsible for providing strategic oversight and direct management of specific portfolios, leading resource mobilization strategies, and strengthening partnerships with key donors.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the USDA McGovern-Dole portfolio or US Food for Peace programs.
- Directly manage a portfolio of countries and supervise a team.
- Lead the design and management of resource mobilization processes.
- Coordinate the development and submission of McGovern-Dole or US Food for Peace proposals.
- Serve as a final reviewer for all USDA proposals.
- Lead negotiations of USDA McGovern-Dole or US Food for Peace contributions.
- Build and maintain strong, transparent relationships with USDA and other partners.
- Serve as a liaison between WFP units and USDA.
- Coordinate and lead donor meetings.
- Provide technical support and quality assurance to Country Offices and Regional Offices for donor deliverables.
- Develop, update, and disseminate guidance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tools, templates, and best practices to support Country Offices in operating in full compliance with USDA donor agreements and WFP processes.
- Prepare and deliver virtual and in-person trainings and orientations for Country Office and WAS staff on USDA compliance topics.
- Provide advanced technical support on grants and financial systems.
- Lead and support training initiatives for staff on McGovern-Dole or US Food for Peace budgeting and grants management processes.
- Assist Country Offices in developing project budgets and monitor expenditures.
Required Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in partnerships or fundraising for an internationally focused organization.
- Strong experience in writing and managing grant proposals and awards.
- Experience with developing and monitoring programme budgets.
- Solid understanding of the UN system, WFP, US government agencies and food aid and agricultural policies in general.
- Knowledge of and experience with USDA McGovern Dole school feeding programs or US Food for Peace programs is highly preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree in International Affairs or related field preferred.
