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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS11 January 2026-23:59-GMT United Kingdom Time (London)

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

  JOB TITLE: Partnerships Officer

  TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant, Level 1

  UNIT/DIVISION: Global Partner Countries Division (GPC)

  DUTY STATION (City, Country): London, United Kingdom

  DURATION: EOD (11 months) ​

  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.
  

  ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
  
  The WFP London Global Office guides WFP Country Offices on how to support national governments and work with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) towards achieving SDG 2, while shaping the global partnership with these institutions. The Partnerships Officer would report to the Head of partnerships at WFP London Global Office and support engagement with the FCDO and other relevant counterparts.

  KEY ACCOUNTABILITES (not all-inclusive)

  • Manage and respond to field-related FCDO enquiries to ensure timely and accurate information exchange.
  • Conduct partner profiling, analyze data trends, and develop outreach plans to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s initiatives.
  • Maintain an overview of forecasts and gather/share partner intelligence using key information systems (e.g., WINGS, Salesforce, WFPGo) to inform strategic decisions.
  • Collect, analyze, and synthesize data to contribute to quality business information management and enhance decision-making processes.
  • Conduct in-depth research, review, and analysis on assigned topics, drafting notes-to-the-file to facilitate decision-making and follow-up.
  • Collaborate with COs to develop and manage partnership/contribution action plans, including proposal and report writing, by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
  • Utilize socio-political insights to support WFP’s strategic positioning vis-à-vis FCDO and other key partners.
  • Provide strategic advice and support to the WFP London Director and Head of Partnership, on a range of issues related to the WFP London Global Office to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Draft timely and strategic briefing materials for WFP leadership for meetings and engagements with senior UK officials to amplify key messages and strengthen thematic and policy partnerships with the UK.
  • Support missions of WFP leaders to the UK, facilitating and accompanying leadership group and regional/country directors to meetings with FCDO and other partners (think tanks, other governmental bodies, IFIs), taking notes, and ensuring follow-up is swiftly actioned.
  • Coordinate and oversee special projects, briefs, and initiatives produced by the WFP London Team, ensuring they are comprehensive and align with strategic objectives.
  • Perform any other duties or roles as required to support the effective functioning of the WFP London Global Office.
  • DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
  • Ongoing communication maintained with the UK Mission to WFP in Rome, Italy through weekly calls, regular correspondence, and coordinated meetings and engagements between HQ and the Mission.
  • Consistent senior leadership engagement facilitated with FCDO senior officials, including participation at the Executive Board, ensuring strategic dialogue and alignment.
  • Timely and accurate reporting for core funding (both Payment by Results and non-Payment by Results)

  • Effective grant management and support provided to COs

  • UK Salesforce pages regularly updated, and inputs provided to CSP, PAP, OTF, and GOTF documents to support informed strategic decision-making.

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  • Strategic briefings prepared for high-level meetings and engagements, enhancing WFP’s advocacy and partnership efforts with senior UK officials.
  • WFP leadership missions to the UK supported, including facilitation and accompaniment of leadership groups and regional/country directors to meetings with FCDO and other partners, with effective follow-up ensured.
  • New partnerships developed and existing ones strengthened to diversify WFP’s funding base and enhance advocacy efforts within the UK.

  • STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
    

  • Education: Advanced or first university degree in development, business administration, public administration, environment, or related fields.
  • Language: Fluency (level C) in English is required. Fluency in a second official UN language is desirable: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a working language).
  • Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience in development, policy, or humanitarian response is preferable. Experience working directly in or with WFP operations in the field is an asset. Basic knowledge of UK governmental structures, particularly the FCDO, and understanding their mechanisms is required.

  • KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
    

  • Proven ability to manage projects effectively, ensuring timeliness and quality of outputs.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with FCDO officials and other stakeholders.
  • In-depth practical knowledge of interdisciplinary humanitarian and development issues.
  • Effective communication skills with staff at all levels of the organization and in handling external engagements.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy in external relations
  • Excellent networking, team building, organizational, and communication skills, with a strong teamwork spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings.
    • Please note that this is a local consultancy recruitment. Candidates must be residents of United Kingdom (UK) or have a legal work permit there. In addition, candidates must reside within commuting distance of the duty station (London, UK) at the time of application or, if not residing within commuting distance at the time of application, candidates must be willing to relocate to (London, UK ) at their own cost before taking up the assignment. WFP shall not be responsible for any costs associated with such relocation nor shall WFP assist or otherwise be involved in obtaining residency status or legal work permits. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within commuting distance of (London, UK.)

      WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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