PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Field Private Sector Coordinator will play a key role in supporting WFP COs to build and maintain partnerships with local private sector actors. The officer will ensure that private sector engagement aligns with WFP’s strategic objectives and enhances its ability to deliver food assistance and nutrition interventions effectively and sustainably. 

The Field Private Sector Coordinator, reporting to the Head of Field Engagement, PSP will be responsible for:

Support to new Impact Investment fund – World Food Invest

Support documentation for origination processes and training of select country offices

Support collaboration with WFP teams to ensure consistency with corporate approach to value chain development

Generation of field PSP content

Identify and build case studies of best practice from Country Offices

Work with COs to identify training needs across management and partnerships officers.

Update PSP training for Country Offices as necessary

Support COs with PSP processes

Coordinate key PSP processes for Country Offices including inputs to divisional and departmental meetings and documentation.

Liaise with field teams Global Services for Due Diligence submissions and reviews.

Planning and Reporting

Support planning and reporting processes for field Private Sector Partnerships

Produce quarterly reports for field and HQ leadership

Support the leadership team with any other activities as required. 

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF CONTRACT PERIOD:

World Food Invest processes set up and training well documented

Plan for field training based on consultation with COs

10 case studies of best practice delivered showing how to engage with Private Sector

20 Country Offices supported with tactical processes

Ensure that all work and materials developed during the contract are well documented and available to the WFP team.

Regular progress reports and updates to WFP leadership and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or equivalent.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience in private sector partnerships, corporate social responsibility, business development, or related fields, preferably in international development, humanitarian assistance, or non-profit sectors.

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience in building and managing partnerships with local private sector actors, including businesses, foundations, and other non-profit organizations.

Proven track record of successfully engaging with a range of private sector stakeholders in the context of development or humanitarian operations.

Knowledge of the food security and nutrition sectors is a plus.

Experience working cross-functionally and getting things done in an agile and hands-on way.

Excellent communication/presentation skills, with the ability to write strategy documents, develop business plans, and deliver presentations.

Collaborative spirit, able to partner with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.

Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.

Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.

 Languages:

Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.