KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Support RBN’s efforts to increase WFP’s positioning with the private sector through research analysis, communication, advocacy, and visibility.
Support the work of RBN on new private sector and innovation initiatives as well on engagement with other existing and potential partners.
Develop, design and execute individual giving campaigns in the region.
Overall research, data & market analysis on RBN partnership and innovation opportunities.
Contribute to identifying innovation and private sector partnership opportunities.
Support the WFP innovation hub’s programmes and activities which include innovation project and programme coordination, capturing and sharing lessons learnt and drafting communications materials.
Support the regional aflatoxin project and develop reports for our donors.
Support in preparation of briefing documents and presentations for internal senior management meetings and external meetings with donors and other stakeholders.
Work in collaboration with Partnerships focal point to ensure the flow of information with country offices, other WFP units and external audiences.
Support in providing regular information to inform new and potential donors on the strategy, design, relevance, and impact of programmes, to advocate for WFP work.
Assist with the strategic positioning of WFP in the region by monitoring donor communications, press releases and sharing information on funding opportunities and other important issues with team members and country office colleagues.
Broker knowledge within the unit and ensure that knowledge is shared through the WFP corporate tools.  
Perform any other relevant duty/assignment as may be deemed necessary by his/her supervisor or Head of Unit.

LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK BEHAVIOURS
Leads by Example with Integrity

Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards - Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards
Respects others and values diversity - Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same
Stays focused and calm under pressure – Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same
Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn - Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Delivers results for maximum impact - Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results
Delegates appropriately - Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed
Adapts readily to change - Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative

Is inclusive and collaborative - Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues
Gives timely and constructive feedback - Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback
Builds and shares new perspectives - Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives

Applies Strategic Thinking

Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision - Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision
Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things - Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant
Analyses and evaluates data - Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making
Considers the impact of decisions - Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. University degree in Political Science, International Development, Environmental Science, Development Economics, Business Administration, or any other relevant field is an added advantage.
Experience: 2 years of related professional experience
Knowledge & Skills: Relationship management, project management, communication, prospecting, and pipeline management
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language