World Food Programme – WFP Hiring for Partnerships Officer P4 at Dubai Full Time

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
26 November 2024-23:59-GMT+04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive partnership strategies to enhance and expand partnerships aligned with Dubai Humanitarian’s overall strategy and goals.

Identify and secure new partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including private sector entities, governmental bodies, academic institutions, and business councils.

Strategically position Dubai Humanitarian and its partners through tailored local and international engagement and advocacy initiatives.

Effectively advocate Dubai Humanitarian’s positions with stakeholders to influence relevant policy agendas.

Collaborate on joint advocacy initiatives with the UAE government and partners to advance common humanitarian priorities.

Manage and nurture partner relationships to ensure cohesive collaboration and sustained engagement across initiatives. Guide partnership processes, including proposal writing, donor engagement, and partnership agreement management.

Work closely with the communications and advocacy team to integrate tailored partnership visibility within the communications and advocacy strategy, targeting local and international audiences to elevate partnership visibility and reputation through a strategic win-win approach.

Oversee the creation of partner-specific communications and advocacy content and tools to support partnerships efforts and maintain brand consistency.

Leverage insights from market analysis to inform partnership strategies and enhance organizational impact.

Identify and implement innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining partnership strategies and processes.

Introduce training and capacity-building initiatives for internal teams and partners to strengthen partnership engagement and management capabilities.

Report on partnership outcomes and provide strategic recommendations for future engagements.

Perform any other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced University degree in a relevant field such as International Relations, Political Sciences, Communications, Journalism, Marketing communications, or another related field. Alternatively, a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience

Knowledge & Skills:

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in communications, partnership or related field.

Ability to strategically position Dubai Humanitarian and its partners through tailored engagement and advocacy strategies for UAE/GCC audiences.

In-depth understanding of the UAE market dynamics, including key stakeholders, regulatory environment, and business practices.

An established network of local and regional key stakeholders across sectors relevant to humanitarian efforts is a clear advantage.

Proven track record of successfully managing complex partnerships and negotiating agreements.

In-depth knowledge and experience in communications and advocacy is an advantage.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Languages:

Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.

The selected candidate will be employed on a limited fixed-term contract of 2 years renewable.

Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period of up to 4 years. The position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable)

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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 climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

Complete Job description available here:

https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/details/Partnerships-Officer-P4—Dubai–United-Arab-Emirates_JR106690?locationCountry=7b4fa1f369bd4604ba3692682fcbe345