Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-10-28 Ref. JB1344732

DONOR AND PRIVATE SECTOR RELATIONS OFFICERS
UN World Food Programme

The World Food Programme (WFP), the world's frontline organisation fighting hunger, is seeking to replenish its roster of qualified Donor and Private Sector Relations Officers, with special emphasis on Government Relations.

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Within delegated authority, the Donor and Private Sector Relations Officer will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and thus not all inclusive nor are all duties carried out by all Resources Officers.)

- Mobilise multilateral, direct multilateral and bilateral resources (food and cash); contact donors for funds, ascertain their areas of interest and assist them in planning their donations;

- Monitor donor policies, trends, preferences and conditions of contributions with respect to reporting/purchasing/deadlines, and other related aspects;

- Maintain relations with donors and ensure they are informed on important operational issues

- Actively liaise with all the in-house services concerned, particularly with Finance and Programme divisions to ensure proper contribution management and consistent flow of information to donors;

- Analyse proposals and finalise negotiations for contributions, including all contractual matters

- Provide appropriate follow-up on all pending matters related to the implementation of contributions and monitor the fulfilment of all contractual obligations

- Research, analyse and prepare reports as required on the trend of contributions to WFP

- Participate in the preparation of project proposals for donors and ensure that they are submitted to the donor for consideration.

- Serve as Donor Relations focal point for WFP operations or special projects

- Supervise other Donor Relations staff as required; provide training and technical guidance - Perform other related duties as required.

(Please read the complete terms of reference and requirements posted on the application link prior to submitting your application)

Skills

Education
University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in political science, international development, development economics or other relevant fields.

Language
- Working knowledge (proficiency/Level C ) of Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish
- and Limited knowledge (intermediate/Level B) of another official WFP language, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian,Spanish or Portuguese.
- Limited knowledge (intermediate/Level B) of English is required under all circumstances

Experience
P-2: At least three years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in international development, donor aid programmes or other related fields

P-3: At least 5 years (5-7 national or 5-6 international), post graduate, progressively responsible professional experience in international development, donor aid programmes or other related fields.

P-4: At least 7 years (4-5 national and 3-5 international), post graduate, progressively responsible professional experience in international development in a bilateral, multilateral or non-governmental food aid or other international development aid programme.

P-5: At least 10 years (5-6 national and 4-5 international), post graduate, progressively responsible experience in research, government or international administration, of which a substantial portion related to international development issues

Application procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/09-0009920
Step 1: Create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: November 29, 2009

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply

Company Profile

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s frontline organisation fighting hunger.

WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. Its operations aim to:

- Save lives in refugee crises and other emergencies
- Improve nutrition and quality of life of world's most vulnerable people at critical times in their lives
- Enable development by (a) helping people build assets that benefit them directly; (b) promoting the self-reliance of poor people and communities

To learn more about WFP's operations, please visit our website.