About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The World Food Programme is hiring a Partnerships and Reporting Officer to work in Baghdad, Iraq. This role is part of the External Relations Unit and will support the creation of quality reports, drafts, briefs, and content to enhance the visibility of WFP's work in Iraq and support fundraising activities. The Partnerships and Reporting Officer will work under the supervision of the Country Director and will have overarching responsibilities in relation to partnerships, reporting, and liaison. The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. The organization values diversity and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees. The Partnerships and Reporting Officer will play a vital role in steering diverse tasks to support WFP's effective positioning with public, private, and external partners. This includes identifying, developing, and maintaining government partnerships, maximizing funding, and delivering advantageous outcomes for the Country Office.
Responsibilities
- Work with the External Relations Unit to implement the WFP Partnerships Resource Strategy
- Manage the portfolio of partnerships, soliciting contributions, providing donor stewardship, forecasting needs, and analyzing results to maximize resources raised
- Build and maintain effective relationships with representatives of government donors in Baghdad and Erbil
- Proactively contribute to ideas and highlight fundraising opportunities for new strategies to maintain and increase funding from new and traditional donors
- Draw up quality concept notes and partner proposals by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders
- Oversee the initiation process, internal approval of documents, and coordination with the management on agreements and MoUs
- Organize donor field visits to WFP Iraq programme operations in coordination with different units
- Build and maintain effective relationships with the Government, UN agencies, NGOs, and other partners through appropriate channels
- Support WFP Country Office in coordination with authorities, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that comply with WFP standards and procedures
- Coordinate events between WFP and various Ministries and other stakeholders
- Prepare talking points for donor meetings and events and provide guidance and approval for briefing materials before dissemination
- Draft official letters to the donors and the government counterparts to foster coordination
- Gather, analyze, and disseminate donor and partner intelligence using key information systems
- Maintain a Masterfile of donor information, funding commitments, and projected funding for 2025 and beyond
- Facilitate the negotiation and signing of agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with donors and partners
- Support the drafting of agreements and MoUs and follow up with relevant partners/internal units as necessary
- Prepare timely and accurate project reports and strategic documents to the donors and WFP Headquarters
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of data in WFP tools to support decision-making and reporting processes
Benefits
- An attractive compensation package is offered
Requirements & Qualifications
- The job title is Partnerships and Reporting Officer
- The type of contract is Service Contract (Level 8)
- The unit/division is External Relations
- The duty station is Baghdad, Iraq
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you meet the necessary qualifications.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and any required supporting documents.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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