Partnerships Officer (Private Sector Engagement)

Overview

Support WFP's engagement with private sector, public sector, and other external stakeholders to mobilize resources, policy support, technical expertise, and innovative solutions for the implementation of WFP's Country Strategic Plan (CSP). The role provides specialized support in identifying, developing, and maintaining strategic partnerships and resource mobilization opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of the private sector partnership portfolio, including partner profiling, market research, donor intelligence gathering, database maintenance, outreach planning, proposal development, reporting, and partner communications.
• Support outreach activities to identify and engage prospective private sector partners, including conducting research, preparing engagement materials, and contributing recommendations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on partnership opportunities, emerging trends, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Prepare partnership proposals, strategic agreements, presentations and other briefing documents.
• Scan and scout the external CSR environment for opportunities and risks and share partner intelligence.
• Receive and screen inquiries from potential partners and facilitate interactions.
• Coordinate with technical colleagues to prepare quality proposals and briefing materials.
• Consider the intersection between CSR and government engagement and seek opportunities for convergence.
• Solicit inputs from colleagues who contribute to intergovernmental work.
• Support the design and implementation of partner engagement and visibility activities.
• Support general resource mobilization efforts.

Required Experience

At least three years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in partnerships, resource mobilization, private sector engagement, public affairs, or development cooperation. Demonstrated experience engaging with government, private sector, and multilateral/bilateral partners, preferably in Asia. Strong understanding of partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization strategies. Proven ability to identify and develop partnership opportunities, support fundraising initiatives, and contribute to the management of external relationships. Proficiency in using digital tools and data to support partnership development, reporting, and decision-making. Knowledge of UN systems and processes is desirable. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural environment.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications, or another relevant field; or First university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience and/or specialized training.

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