WFP Partnerships Officer NOA

** We are seeking to fill the position of Partnerships Officer (Private Sector & Government/IFI Relations) NOA, based in the WFP Kuwait Office in Kuwait City, Kuwait.*
* ** Please note that this vacancy announcement is being issued internally and externally.*
* ** ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
** This is a national position, open exclusively to Kuwaiti nationals, based in the WFP Kuwait Office (Country Office). The post reports to the Head of Office.  The job holder primarily carries out day-to-day partnerships activities and research. The incumbent engages with internal stakeholders and a host of public, private sector and external entities. These can comprise governments, UN agencies, intergovernmental institutions and their member states, international financial institutions, individuals, corporations, foundations and NGOs.

The Partnerships Officer is likely to focus on either public, private sector or external entities.  
** THE ROLE
** This role facilitates the work of senior staff to effectively position WFP with public, private and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP, while supporting member states in the achievement of the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasizing WFP’s contributions in this regard.  
** KEY

ACCOUNTABILITIES ** (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):  
* Support the work plan & the implementation of the work plan for private-sector partnerships to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP strategic objectives.
* Proactively contribute to a private-sector partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; support partner visibility and ensure partner conditions are met.
* Use data to present managers with well-researched ideas to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context-specific analysis with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.
* Solicit inputs, including operational updates, from other WFP entities to inform partner audiences on WFP’s programmatic offering; draft quality briefs and proactively highlight strategic issues to senior staff to inform best course of action and nurture partnership growth.
* Gather and present internal and external data/information, using key information systems (e.g. Salesforce, WINGS, WFPGo), to support WFP’s effective positioning vis-à-vis national governments, regional and international institutions with the aim to influence the policy agenda.
* In the context of the UN system and multilateral fora, support the development of partnerships and joint events with member states, civil society and intergovernmental organizations to advocate for the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the global agenda and advance WFP priorities and objectives.
* Contribute to partnerships strategies, including the development of Partnership Action Plans; draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
* Support senior managers in the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs in order to promote the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the national, regional and global agenda and to reach advantageous outcomes for WFP.
* Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and monitor defined risks.
* Other as required.  
** OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS*
* * The job holder directly supports the Head of Office in engagement with the Government of Kuwait and International Financial Institutions (IFIs), including preparatory research,…