World Food Programme Vacancy Announcement No. 13/INS/JAK/PRV/015- Donor and Private Sector Relations Officer

United Nations World Food Programme
Vacancy Announcement
No. 13/INS/JAK/PRV/015

World Food Programme, Indonesia invites applications from the eligible
candidates for the following position:

Position : Donor and Private Sector Relations Officer
(Head, Partnership Unit)
Contract Type : Service Contract
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia

Accountabilities: Within delegated authority, the Officer will be
responsible for the following duties:

Raise resources for the Programme; negotiate contributions; keep
partners informed of key
policy and operational issues of importance to the Programme; submit
funding proposals;
Forecast levels of contributions based on systematic gathering and
updating of relevant
information;
Serve as the focal point for resourcing issues and ensure that
managers are regularly
updated on the resourcing status of on-going activities/projects;
Gather and analyse information on government policies, trends and
preferences;
Prepare briefs and other documents explaining government
policies/trends; alert senior
management to major government issues;
Advocate to government and increase their awareness of WFP’s
programming and policies;
Coordinate with other units in house to ensure that partnerships
with the Government of
Indonesia can be enhanced;
Monitor trends/interests of the private sector with a particular
focus on links to nutrition
and food security;
Develop strategies to address how to maintain/increase funding
from traditional and
emerging donors including the private sector;
Develop partnerships with the private sector to raise awareness on
food security and
nutrition issues;
Contribute regularly to internal and external communication
vehicles including social media
channels such as Facebook and twitter, and organise meetings,
conferences and other events;
Provide training and technical guidance to ensure consistent
quality of work;
Supervise staff within the Partnership Unit;
Represent WFP at meetings;
Perform other related duties as required.


Qualifications and Experiences:
Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines:
journalism, international relations, public relations, communications,
political science, international development, development economics or
another relevant field
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate progressively responsible
professional experience in international development, donor aid programmes
or other related fields. Previous experience with fundraising,
negotiations, public relations/advocacy and experience within the private
sector are an asset.

Knowledge and Desirable Skills: Ability to articulate well and strong
inter-personal skills. Experience in the area of food assistance or
development. Advanced knowledge of WFP specified software (Microsoft
Windows, Excel, Word, Power-point); ability to use digital video and still
cameras;
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and
Bahasa Indonesia.


Only candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to apply.
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should
be addressed by E-mail to: Jakarta.Vacancy@wfp.org

All applications should include an updated CV, a photograph and three
references and should be received no later than March 31, 2013

“Only short-listed candidates will be contacted”