Pasante de Alianzas y Movilización de Recursos

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, recognizing its efforts to combat hunger and promote security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security globally. The organization operates in numerous countries around the world, employing a diverse workforce committed to the principles of integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion. WFP is dedicated to creating a healthy and inclusive work environment and invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs. To learn more about WFP, visit their official website and follow them on social media for updates and news.

Job Overview:
The position of Pasante de Alianzas y Movilización de Recursos at WFP involves supporting the identification and analysis of potential strategic partners, including businesses, foundations, and other relevant stakeholders. The intern will conduct research and mapping of private sector actors, trends in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and ESG criteria. This role is crucial in contributing to the updating of databases, mapping allies, and tracking funding opportunities. The intern will assist in preparing company profiles, concept notes, presentations, and other institutional materials for meetings with partners. Additionally, the intern will collaborate in the preparation of proposals and documents to support resource mobilization initiatives and partnership development. The position also includes maintaining updated information for decision-making regarding alliances and funding opportunities, organizing meetings and events with private sector partners, and supporting the development of reports and knowledge products related to partnerships and resource mobilization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the intern include:

• Supporting the identification and analysis of potential strategic partners, including businesses, foundations, and other relevant actors.
• Conducting research and mapping of private sector actors, CSR trends, sustainability, and ESG criteria.
• Contributing to the updating of databases, mapping allies, and tracking funding opportunities.
• Assisting in the preparation of company profiles, concept notes, presentations, and other institutional materials for meetings with partners.
• Collaborating in the preparation of proposals and supporting documents for resource mobilization initiatives and partnership development.
• Supporting the tracking of alliances and funding opportunities, ensuring updated information for decision-making.
• Assisting in organizing meetings, events, visits, and relationship-building activities with private sector partners and other strategic stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of reports, analyses, and knowledge products on partnerships, resource mobilization, and innovation.
• Participating in internal coordination processes to gather relevant information for proposals, reports, and positioning materials. 1
• Performing other tasks related to the Alliances and Resource Mobilization unit as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be advanced university students or recent graduates (preferably within the last 12 months) in fields such as International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, International Development, Communications, Marketing, or other related disciplines. Previous experience through internships, volunteer work, student associations, or research projects will be valued. Demonstrated interest in international development, strategic partnerships, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and/or resource mobilization is essential. Previous experience in research, information analysis, presentation preparation, or activity coordination will be considered an advantage. A high level of proficiency in English is required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes being an advanced university student or a recent graduate in relevant fields such as International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, International Development, Communications, Marketing, or similar disciplines. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of partnerships and resource mobilization in a global context.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for this position includes being an advanced university student or a recent graduate, ideally with some practical experience gained through internships, volunteer work, or involvement in student organizations. Candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in international development and related fields, as well as any relevant experience in research, analysis, or project coordination.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is advanced English. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the regions in which WFP operates.

Additional Notes:
This is an internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position with a contract duration of 6 months. The role is based in San Salvador, El Salvador. WFP encourages applications from women and individuals from diverse backgrounds. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. All applications must be submitted through the online recruiting system, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.