Position : Donor and Private Sector Relations Officer (Head, Partnership Unit)
Contract Type : Service Contract
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Accountabilities: Within delegated authority, the Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Raise resources for the Programme; negotiate contributions; keep partners informed of key policy and operational issues of importance to the Programme; submit funding proposals;
- Forecast levels of contributions based on systematic gathering and updating of relevant information;
- Serve as the focal point for resourcing issues and ensure that managers are regularly updated on the resourcing status of on-going activities/projects;
- Gather and analyse information on government policies, trends and preferences;
- Prepare briefs and other documents explaining government policies/trends; alert senior management to major government issues;
- Advocate to government and increase their awareness of WFP’s programming and policies;
- Coordinate with other units in house to ensure that partnerships with the Government of Indonesia can be enhanced;
- Monitor trends/interests of the private sector with a particular focus on links to nutrition and food security;
- Develop strategies to address how to maintain/increase funding from traditional and emerging donors including the private sector;
- Develop partnerships with the private sector to raise awareness on food security and nutrition issues;
- Contribute regularly to internal and external communication vehicles including social media channels such as Facebook and twitter, and organise meetings, conferences and other events;
- Provide training and technical guidance to ensure consistent quality of work;
- Supervise staff within the Partnership Unit;
- Represent WFP at meetings;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Experiences:
Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: journalism, international relations, public relations, communications, political science, international development, development economics or another relevant field
Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: journalism, international relations, public relations, communications, political science, international development, development economics or another relevant field
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in international development, donor aid programmes or other related fields. Previous experience with fundraising, negotiations, public relations/advocacy and experience within the private sector are an asset.
Knowledge and Desirable Skills: Ability to articulate well and strong inter-personal skills. Experience in the area of food assistance or development. Advanced knowledge of WFP specified software (Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Power-point); ability to use digital video and still cameras;
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Only candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to apply. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should be addressed by E-mail to: Jakarta.Vacancy@wfp.org
All applications should include an updated CV, a photograph and three references and should be received no later than March 31, 2013
“Only short-listed candidates will be contacted”
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