Consultant (CST II) - Partnerships Officer, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), Nairobi
On-site · Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Job Summary
Consultant role focused on leadership in resource mobilization and strategic partnerships for WFP Kenya. Responsibilities include leading engagement with international financial institutions, co-developing a Resource Mobilization Strategy aligned with the Country Strategic Plan, pursuing new funding opportunities with government donors and private entities, strengthening partnerships with UN agencies and climate/financing initiatives, tracking and managing donor pipelines, and coordinating outreach plans to support humanitarian programs and resilience activities. The position emphasizes strategic partnership development, proposal development, donor intelligence, and cross-unit collaboration to position WFP as a trusted partner in funding and implementing relief, resilience, and development activities in Kenya.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses
- Seven years or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development
- Prior experience working within, or in connection with, a UN system organization or in the humanitarian sector is desirable
- Prior experience working in, or supporting projects based in, developing countries will be highly regarded
- Languages: Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of another UN working language is an advantage
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