Partnerships and Reporting Associate

Overview
Support partnerships and project management activities to mobilize resources and enhance reporting.

You have:

Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Marketing Communications, or other relevant field.
Fluency (level C) in English and Spanish language.
Experience in drafting proposals and documents for resource mobilization.
Excellent strategic writing skills in both Spanish and English.
Ability to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Desire to work effectively in teams.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP
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. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Marketing Communications, or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Spanish language.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This job is found in Nicaragua Country Office, based in Managua and reports to the Head of Partnerships and Project Management. Job holders are required to carry out well-defined activities and straight forward analytical work. They are likely to be working closely with other units receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.

JOB PURPOSE
To provide support to the Partnership and Project Management Unit, particularly in the areas of partnerships and reporting to effectively position the work of the Country Office and seek support to meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Provide support to the partnerships team in the preparation of donor proposals, collection of data, analysis and write-up of documents to mobilize resources, ensuring a coordinated approach with other relevant Country Office units. 2. Track and present data to support managers in developing new strategies to maintain and increase funding from new and traditional donors. 3. Prepare briefing material and strategic messages for senior management ahead of meetings or donor events. 4. Support the Country Office’s engagement with global private sector partners, seeking to identify new funding opportunities towards the CO’s portfolio. 5. Prepare internal and external advocacy material, fact sheets, presentations, and other documents to ensure overall quality. 6. Support in the preparation of monthly, annual, ad-hoc, and donor specific reports of WFP Nicaragua’s operations and programmes to inform on results, lessons learned and best practices, ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained, in line with WFP’s corporate reporting guidelines. 7. Provide analysis on humanitarian and development issues, socioeconomic events, and relevant trends to ensure country specific input to WFP’s operational reporting. 8. Provide guidance and training to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries. 9. Other as required.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
Leads by example with integrity

Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards

Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards

Respects others and values diversity

Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same

Stays focused and calm under pressure

Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn

Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Delivers results for maximum impact

Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results

Delegates appropriately

Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed

Adapts readily to change

Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Is inclusive and collaborative

Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues

Gives timely and constructive feedback

Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback

Builds and shares new perspectives

Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives

Applies Strategic Thinking Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision

Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision

Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things

Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant

Analyses and evaluates data

Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making

Considers the impact of decisions

Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Builds partnerships

Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others

Collaborates to deliver common objectives

Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals

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FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Relationship Management Demonstrates ability to build and sustain effective collaborative relationships with appropriate stakeholders and contacts in area of expertise to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organizational aims. Communication Expertise Facilitates and contributes to open verbal or written communication with stakeholders as required (i.e. through preparation of targeted written or visual communications materials, presentations, and official documentation) to convey tailored messages. Engages in mutually informative discussion with partners and influencers. Information Analytics, Reporting & Management Gathers, analyses and reports information in a manner that draws out fact-based insights to inform approach to partner relationships and support substantive discussion with partners. Captures relevant information and progress and ensures internal information sharing. Resource Mobilization Demonstrates the ability to design and manage the full resource mobilization lifecycle, including negotiating with partners and key stakeholders, providing resourcing advice and briefs to senior managers, leading medium/large teams and strategically allocating material and other appropriate resources. Business Process Support & Technical Guidance Provides technical support to other business areas, identifying procedural issues and solutions. Applies understanding to ensure system maintenance and to support the design and implementation of system changes, supporting users and ensuring relevant training and materials are provided as necessary

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has excellent strategic writing skills in Spanish and English • Experience assisting in drafting proposals, documents for resource mobilization, analysis, and/or collaborating with accurate and timely briefs • Enjoys working in teams with others and has a proactive working style • Works well under pressure and is able to meet tight deadlines

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Position: Partnerships and Reporting Associate – SC6

Contract type: Service Contract

Duty Station: Managua, Nicaragua

Contract length: 11 months. Renewable according to performance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Candidates can submit their applications through the E-Recruitment platform. Please attach only CV and cover letter. Additional documents will be requested as needed.

Deadline for submission of applications: 18 October 2023, at 17:00 hours.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
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