Partnerships Officer P4 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
26 November 2024-23:59-GMT+04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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 climate change. 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.

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).

Background
Dubai Humanitarian operates within a network of intergovernmental humanitarian hubs, prioritizing proactive emergency preparedness and response. By leveraging innovation, effective communication, and actionable knowledge, Dubai Humanitarian collaborates closely with governments and global partners to amplify their impact on sustainable humanitarian efforts.

Purpose Of Assignment
The Head of Partnerships at Dubai Humanitarian is pivotal in bridging partnerships and advocacy to foster cohesive and impactful strategies. This position focuses on cultivating strong relationships across diverse sectors, including the private sector, government, academia, and business councils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive partnership strategies to enhance and expand partnerships aligned with Dubai Humanitarian’s overall strategy and goals.
• Identify and secure new partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including private sector entities, governmental bodies, academic institutions, and business councils.
• Strategically position Dubai Humanitarian and its partners through tailored local and international engagement and advocacy initiatives.
• Effectively advocate Dubai Humanitarian’s positions with stakeholders to influence relevant policy agendas.
• Collaborate on joint advocacy initiatives with the UAE government and partners to advance common humanitarian priorities.
• Manage and nurture partner relationships to ensure cohesive collaboration and sustained engagement across initiatives.
• Work closely with the communications and advocacy team to integrate tailored partnership visibility within the communications and advocacy strategy.
• Oversee the creation of partner-specific communications and advocacy content and tools to support partnerships efforts and maintain brand consistency.
• Leverage insights from market analysis to inform partnership strategies and enhance organizational impact.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining partnership strategies and processes.
• Introduce training and capacity-building initiatives for internal teams and partners to strengthen partnership engagement and management capabilities.
• Report on partnership outcomes and provide strategic recommendations for future engagements.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Advanced University degree in a relevant field such as International Relations, Political Sciences, Communications, Journalism, Marketing communications, or another related field.

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in communications, partnership or related field.
• Ability to strategically position Dubai Humanitarian and its partners through tailored engagement and advocacy strategies for UAE/GCC audiences.
• In-depth understanding of the UAE market dynamics, including key stakeholders, regulatory environment, and business practices.
• An established network of local and regional key stakeholders across sectors relevant to humanitarian efforts is a clear advantage.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex partnerships and negotiating agreements.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in communications and advocacy is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Languages

• Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
• The selected candidate will be employed on a limited fixed-term contract of 2 years renewable.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.