Partnerships Consultant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

25 November 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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ABOUT WFP

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, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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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).

JOB TITLE: Partnerships Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST REG Level II

UNIT/DIVISION: PPDR - Country Office Support Hub     

DUTY STATION (City/Country): Rome

DURATION: 11 Months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

WFP’s Partnerships Department's Country Office Support Hub (PPDR) helps Country Offices protect, grow and diversify their partnerships and resourcing across public and private donors.

Based on Country Office needs, PPDR provides operational, strategic and business development support to strengthen resource mobilization and partnership management across a range of partners.

PPDR assists Country Offices in navigating main corporate reporting and partnership planning processes. PPDR also promotes knowledge management and learning across WFP to ensure teams have the information and tools they need to enhance partnerships. PPDR works closely with Partnerships divisions, Global Offices, Regional Director Offices and other Headquarters divisions to deliver timely, practical and high quality support.

The consultant will focus on the development and curation of knowledge and learning content with relevant PI teams and subject matter experts. The role will also develop, in close coordination with Subject Mater Experts, learning content and products within agreed learning pathways and curriculum frameworks such as the Partnerships Journey and funding streams, and facilitated learning experiences for Country Offices and other partnership audiences.

The role is proposed to work under the overall supervision of the KM&L Team Lead and in close operational coordination with the KM&L Coordinator. The Specialist will collaborate with PI focal points, content owners, subject matter experts, Regional and Country Offices, and other contributors.

BACKGROUND AND PURPO THE ASSIGNMENTSE OF

• Map existing partnership guidance, tools, templates and knowledge products against the key phases of the Partnerships Journey.
• Identify gaps, duplication, outdated material and opportunities to consolidate or simplify content.
• Engage with content owners and subject matter experts and provide guidance to analyze, update, consolidate and develop resources in line with agreed OSS and PI Manual priorities.
• Proactively support the editing and structuring of content for validation and publication, ensuring consistency, usability and alignment with the agreed information architecture.
• Proactively support, in coordination with content owners, regular content review and maintenance while documenting required updates.
• Translate agreed learning priorities, objectives and curriculum frameworks into structured learning content and practical learning products.
• Develop and validate learning session outlines, presentations, facilitator notes, exercises, case studies, participant resources and other learning materials with subject matter experts.
• Integrate practical Country Office examples and operational scenarios to strengthen applied learning and relevance to field contexts.
• Provide guidance on learning formats and delivery approaches that can be adapted for different regions, Country Offices, staff profiles and delivery settings.
• Analyse and improve learning content based on participant feedback, lessons learned and evolving learning needs.
• Develop guidance for the OSS and PI Learning Centre to maintain quality and consistency across learning activities, knowledge products and corporate resources.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the supervisor.

DELIVERABLE AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

- Partnerships Journey content map and gap analysis, with recommendations for content consolidation and improvement.

- Validated and publication-ready One Stop Shop/PI Manual content packages.

- Complete and reusable learning modules, including facilitator and participant materials.

- Adaptable learning materials and delivery formats for different field contexts.

- Content maintenance and improvement inputs.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

A University's degree or equivalent in one or more of the following disciplines: business management, adult learning, instructional design, knowledge management, organizational learning, communications, international affairs, public administration, social sciences, development studies, or other related fields. A master degree will be desirable.

Experience:

Between 5-8 years of working experience in in learning design, knowledge management, content development, capacity strengthening or a closely related field. Working directly in or with the UN/WFP is an asset. Previous work experience in various country contexts and with partnerships management strongly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

The ideal candidate will have diverse mix of experience related to the portfolio, and would benefit from familiarity with WFP’s operations, and partnerships. The candidate should have a strong instructional design and adult learning skills. He/She should be a self-starter, organised, flexible and comfortable with working with multiple actors and to tight deadlines. Ability to convert technical material into clear, practical and audience appropriate products. Digital confidence with Microsoft 365 tools and online learning or knowledge platforms. Experience with Document360 or similar platforms is desirable. Strong facilitation and presentation skills. Good interpersonal skills, teamwork spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings; superior cognitive capacity.

Languages:

Proficiency/level C of English (requirement); Proficiency in at least one other WFP working language(s) required (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, or Chinese).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.