World Food Programme (WFP) currently seeking to fill a Junior Consultant position under the Public Partnerships and Resourcing Division (PPR) based in London, UK.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. It 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 climate change.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Expand and maintain knowledge base on UK politics as it relates to WFP’s work. Prepare key updates on UK politics and follow-up on collective actions from briefings
2. Support the collaboration with the School Health Research Consortium by preparing internal documents, and scoping and profiling new partners
3. Also, set up and manage an interactive UK-based platform on school health and nutrition
4. In collaboration with the WFP School Feeding Division (SBP), Research Consortium on School Health and Nutrition and the International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd) co-develop a written toolkit as well as potentially an online course for Parliamentarians on setting up school meals systemDraft an engagement strategy for 2021/22 on thematic funding streams (Climate Change, School feeding, and Nutrition)
5. Help coordinate the ongoing outreach to partners
6. In addition, support in the organization of advocacy events.
7. Set up individual meetings with partners and prepare background notes/briefings
8. Provide weekly updates on main UK aid-related issues to PPR colleagues.
9. Moreover, perform other duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• Analysis of information available in salesforce on thematic funding and uploading of Critical Corporate Initiative products in coordination with WFP UK and the Salesforce team
• Monitor updates of thematic donor intelligence in Salesforce [monthly and ad hoc in coordination with WFP UK and Salesforce team]
• Also, a UK-based online platform on school health and nutrition set up and knowledge management and dissemination of resources ongoing
• Support provided to two large advocacy and fundraising events 2 on specific WFP operations
• Written toolkit to Parliamentarians developed (and possibly an online course) together with IPNEd and the Research Consortium
• Assistance to the formulation of strategic analysis and documents as well as presentations as required
• In addition, assistance in coordinating with PD thematic units, RBs, and COs is ongoing.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Marketing Communications, or other relevant fields.

Experience:

Experience in international development cooperation and public partnerships desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent planning, management, as well as coordination skills
• Strong Analytical and Writing Skills
• Also, has the ability to work independently towards challenging targets and strict deadlines
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment
• Understanding of UK aid programs, policies, and practice, as well as the politics that surround international development in the UK
• In addition, experience in organizing advocacy events
• Familiarity with school feeding programs is desirable
• Also, knowledge of the UK school food sector including some basic experience of working with the Research Consortium on School Health and Nutrition is a plus.

Languages:

Full fluency in the English language

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Terms and Conditions

• WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Please visit the website for detailed information on working with WFP.