National government Partenership Officer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 January 2025-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Ouagadougou)

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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).

The Government Partnership Officer will serve as the primary liaison between WFP and the Government of Burkina Faso

This role focuses on fostering collaboration, mobilizing resources, and ensuring that WFPs programs are aligned with national priorities

Key responsibilities include building strong relationships with government entities and advocating for WFPs objectives, identifying and securing government contributions (both financial and in-kind), ensuring WFPs activities are in sync with national policies and frameworks, and providing regular updates, preparing reports, and maintaining records of government interactions

The officer will play a critical role in supporting WFPs mission to address hunger and improve lives through strategic government partnerships.

About Government Partnership Officer In Wfp Burkina Faso

Background and Purpose of the Assignment:

Burkina Faso faces significant food insecurity and humanitarian challenges due to insecurity, climate change, and socio-economic shocks

The World Food Programme (WFP) plays a critical role in supporting the Government of Burkina Faso to achieve national and global objectives, particularly Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

The Government Partnership Officer will support WFPs engagement with the Government of Burkina Faso to align WFPs activities with national priorities, mobilize resources, and strengthen partnerships to address the humanitarian and development needs of vulnerable populations.

This position is based in Ouagadougou and reports to the Head of External Relations Unit.

THE ROLE

Provide substantial value to WFPs effective positioning 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 WFPs contributions in this regard.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not All-inclusive, Within Delegated Authority)

Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement

Act as WFPs primary focal point for government partners, ensuring open and effective communication with relevant ministries, agencies, and technical bodies.

Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key government stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Social Action, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and others.

Represent WFP at government-led coordination meetings, working groups, and other forums to promote WFPs mandate and activities.

Resource Mobilization and Advocacy

Identify opportunities for resource mobilization from the Government of Burkina Faso, including budgetary allocations, in-kind contributions, and other forms of support.

Advocate for WFPs strategic priorities and demonstrate alignment with the governments national strategies, such as the National Plan for Economic and Social Development (PNDES).

Prepare funding proposals, advocacy briefs, and communication materials tailored to government stakeholders.

Program Coordination and Policy Alignment

Ensure that WFP programs align with national development and humanitarian policies, frameworks, and action plans.

Collaborate with program teams to ensure government inputs are incorporated into the design, implementation, and monitoring of WFP activities.

Work with the government to facilitate WFPs access to priority regions and address operational bottlenecks.

Reporting and Accountability

Prepare regular reports, briefing notes, and updates for government partners, demonstrating the impact of WFPs programs and the value of their contributions.

Monitor and analyze changes in government policies, budgets, and priorities to inform WFPs engagement strategy.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of WFPs interactions with government stakeholders to ensure institutional knowledge continuity.

Other as required.

Qualifications And Experience

Education:Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role

Has a basic understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Has explored new partnership opportunities, provided inputs into developing solutions with prospective partners and explored new areas to scale-up existing activities.

Has designed and managed all resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to seniors.

Has gained experience in using technology and digital tools for data collection, analysis and shared data-based insights to add value to all partnerships.

Has supported creation of external communications and briefing materials.

Has provided advanced technical support and identified opportunities for service delivery excellence to strengthen partnerships.

Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.

Minimum three or more years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles (post graduate experience/ at a NOB level)

Language:Fluency in both French and English (spoken and written) is highly required.

More About You

You have:

Strong Relationship-Building Skills:Proven ability to establish and nurture productive relationships with government stakeholders and other partners.

Excellent Communication Skills:Ability to convey complex ideas and information in a clear and persuasive manner, tailored to different audiences.

Resource Mobilization Expertise:A track record of identifying funding opportunities and successfully advocating for program support.

Program Coordination Knowledge:Demonstrated experience in ensuring alignment between program implementation and national policies or frameworks.

Analytical and Strategic Thinking:Skills to analyze government priorities and make recommendations that align with WFPs objectives.

Team Spirit:A collaborative approach to working with diverse teams and fostering an inclusive and productive work environment.

Commitment to WFPs Values:Dedication to WFPs mission of achieving Zero Hunger and improving the lives of vulnerable populations.

Additional / Nice To Have

Knowledge of the Local Context:Familiarity with Burkina Fasos political landscape, government structure, and humanitarian challenges.

Experience in High-Level Advocacy:Proven success in influencing high-level government policy and decision-making processes.

Project Management Experience:Experience in managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders, including government entities, donors, and NGOs.

Experience with UN Agencies or International NGOs:Previous experience working with UN agencies or international NGOs on government relations and partnerships.

Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptability:Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with sensitivity to local customs and practices.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all

We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey

Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org

Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc

may potentially be requested at a future time

Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications

WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority

Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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