Partnerships Officer

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

Why join WFP Somalia?

In Somalia, the World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 429 employees who contribute towards making Somalia hunger free in close partnership with local partners.

Vacancy Announcement No: JR115281

Job Title: Partnerships Officer

Contract Type/Grade: Service Contract Level 8

Duty Station: Mogadishu

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)

Date of Issue: August 18, 2025  |

 Closing Date: August 31,2025

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

Resource Mobilization

•        Contribute to the development and implementation a partnership & resource mobilization work plan in line with the WFP country strategic programme in Somalia.

•        Support coordination of donors’ accounts. This will include supporting donor intelligence efforts and identify new accounts for resourcing, including IFIs, the private sector, innovative financing and thematic funding opportunities

•        Help maintain effective relationships with key external partners including government donors, IFIs, and other resourcing partners. Join regular exchanges and meetings, and ensure that requests are proactively addressed

•        In coordination with CO units, support the preparation of funding proposals and concept notes

•        In coordination with CO units, support the preparation of reports on grants received

•        In coordination with CO units, support on grants management of donor accounts

•        Maintain coordination with HQ and Regional Bureau partnerships teams on all matters concerning resource mobilization and funding.

Partnerships and Advocacy

•        Contribute to the identification and articulation of WFP’s key value propositions for different external partners including the government, UN agencies, government, IFI, private sector, and other partners

•        Coordinate the development of key messaging on emerging issues for discussion with key external partners.

•        Analyse project results and prepare information products including PowerPoint decks and briefing notes, to share information with external stakeholders.

•        In coordination with CO units, prepare briefing documents for management meetings with donors and partners.

•        Support the organization of events, including launches and briefs, for external stakeholders.

•        Support management with the preparation of official communications to Somalia government, donors, UN agencies, INGOs, IFIs, international organizations and others as required

•        Maintain effective relationships with external partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic issues of relevance to WFP.

Internal Coordination

•        Lead knowledge management for the team, including managing the Partnerships Team sites, tools and processes.

•        Maintain awareness of current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments, conduct analysis to understand how they may impact WFP activities and programmes and provide timely information to WFP staff for decision-making.

•        Contribute to the strengthening of internal coordination and partnerships across WFP Somalia functions and offices in Somalia.

•        Contribute to the achievement of the WFP Somalia Country Strategic Plan and annual priorities as required.

•        Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Advanced degree in Political Science, International Development, Law, Marketing communications, any other relevant field OR First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses.

Experience: At least one (1) year of professional experience in International Development or International Relations with an Advanced University Degree OR First University Degree with a minimum of three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

•        Relationship/partner management, excellent writing and analytical skills, proactive and self-starter, proposal writing, report writing.

•        Some knowledge of financing for development, some prior knowledge of Somalia or WFP would be an asset.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

•        Internal Applicants: Click here!

•        External Applicants: Click here!

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.