Partnerships Officer SC8

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28 July 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org

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 AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

WFP Egypt works closely with government institutions, development partners, donors, United Nations agencies, private sector organizations, foundations, academia, and civil society to support national priorities and deliver on its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2028. Partnerships play a critical role in mobilizing resources, fostering innovation, strengthening technical collaboration, and maximizing collective impact.

To support the growing scope and complexity of partnership engagement, WFP Egypt seeks a Partnerships Officer to contribute to partnership development, resource mobilization, donor relations, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and knowledge management activities.

The position will support the identification of partnership opportunities, development of proposals, donor submissions and partnership products, coordination of external engagement activities, and management of strategic relationships that contribute to the achievement of WFP Egypt's programme objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Head of Partnerships, the Partnerships Officer will:

Partnership Development

• Support the identification and assessment of partnership opportunities aligned with WFP strategic priorities.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping, research, and analysis to support partnership development efforts.
• Contribute to the preparation of concept notes, proposals, presentations, briefing packages, and partnership materials.
• Support the development of engagement plans and partnership initiatives.

Resource Mobilization

• Monitor donor priorities, funding opportunities, and emerging partnership trends.
• Support the preparation of funding proposals and resource mobilization materials.
• Coordinate inputs from programme and support units to ensure timely submission of partnership and donor documents.
• Contribute to partnership pipeline tracking and resource mobilization monitoring.

Partner Engagement and Coordination

• Maintain regular communication with partner organizations and external stakeholders.
• Support the organization of meetings, missions, workshops, partner visits, and external engagement events.
• Prepare briefing notes, talking points, background information, and meeting summaries.
• Follow up on agreed actions and partnership commitments.
• Represent WFP in meetings, workshops, and partnership events, as delegated by the Head of Partnerships.

Donor Reporting and Visibility

• Support the preparation of donor reports and other partnership-related documentation.
• Coordinate the collection and consolidation of programme information and achievements.
• Contribute to the development of visibility materials, success stories, factsheets, and communication products highlighting partnership results.

Knowledge Management and Analysis

• Maintain partnership databases, tracking systems, and stakeholder records.
• Prepare analytical reports, stakeholder profiles, and partnership briefs.
• Support knowledge management initiatives and information sharing within the Country Office.
• Contribute to lessons learned and good practices related to partnership management and resource mobilization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• Advanced university degree in International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including one year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, Donor Relations, External Relations, International Development, Programme Coordination, Communications, Public Affairs
• Proven experience in donor engagement and drafting high-quality concept notes, proposals, and external-facing materials.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing partnerships with donors, government institutions, UN agencies, private sector organizations, foundations, academic institutions, or civil society organizations.
• Experience working with international organizations, development agencies, NGOs, government institutions, donors, foundations, or the private sector is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good understanding of WFP’s operational model and the role of partnerships in supporting resource mobilization and programme delivery
• Strong understanding of Egypt's development landscape and stakeholder ecosystem.
• Familiarity with partnership development and stakeholder engagement approaches across public, private, and development sectors.
• Ability to translate technical/programmatic content into compelling partnership narratives
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic thinking and results orientation
• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.