Director, D2 - Private Sector Partnerships (Chief Fundraising Officer)

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 operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing thousands of individuals dedicated to its mission. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts worldwide. The organization fosters a culture of inclusivity and invests in the professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, ensuring a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Job Overview:
The Director of Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) at WFP is tasked with providing strategic leadership and direction for the organization’s global private-sector engagement portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving partnership growth, resource mobilization, and innovation, with the ultimate goal of enhancing WFP's impact and sustainability. The Director will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive private-sector partnerships strategy that aligns with WFP's corporate priorities and objectives. This position requires a visionary leader who can navigate complex global partnerships, mobilize resources, and influence stakeholders at the highest levels. The Director will also be responsible for positioning WFP as the partner of choice for private-sector stakeholders, thereby securing greater impact and long-term value through collaborations with companies, foundations, philanthropists, and individuals. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and developing high-value partnerships that can generate financial resources and strategic value for WFP, ultimately contributing to the organization's mission of achieving Zero Hunger by 2030.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of WFP's global private-sector partnerships strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and organizational objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of WFP's global private-sector engagement portfolio, delivering sustainable income growth, increased partner value, and long-term diversification across corporate partnerships, foundations, philanthropy, individual giving, digital fundraising, and emerging funding streams.
• Monitor global philanthropic, fundraising, and private-sector trends, assess market opportunities and risks, and provide strategic insight and recommendations to senior management to strengthen WFP's competitiveness, positioning, and long-term growth.
• Drive the expansion of existing markets and the development of new partnership opportunities, funding models, and engagement approaches to diversify and strengthen WFP's resource base.
• Shape and champion the business case for strategic investment in private-sector engagement, ensuring WFP allocates the necessary resources to achieve income growth targets and support long-term sustainability.
• Position WFP as a partner of choice for the private sector by building and maintaining relationships with senior executives, philanthropic leaders, investors, and other influential stakeholders.
• Identify, develop, and advance high-value partnerships that generate financial resources, expertise, innovation, influence, and other strategic value for WFP.
• Champion integrated partnership strategies that bring together various stakeholders to unlock innovative solutions and maximize collective impact.
• Lead the exploration and adoption of innovative partnership approaches and blended finance solutions to expand WFP's reach and impact. 1
• Provide executive oversight of WFP's most strategic private-sector partnerships, ensuring effective stewardship and delivery of partnership commitments. 1
• Represent WFP in high-level external meetings and forums to promote organizational priorities and strengthen partnerships. 1
• Advise and support WFP's senior leadership team on private-sector engagement priorities and coordinate their engagement to advance resource mobilization objectives. 1
• Oversee divisional performance management, ensuring accountability and data-driven decision-making. 1
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the division, ensuring responsiveness to evolving market trends and partnership opportunities. 1
• Promote an inclusive and respectful workplace consistent with WFP's values and leadership principles. 1
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social or Political Sciences, Marketing Communications, or other relevant areas, or a first university degree with additional relevant experience and/or advanced training.
• Fifteen years or more of senior-level experience in a relevant field, including at least six years of international experience.
• Proven success in managing complex global private-sector partnerships, encompassing fundraising, brand building, capacity building, and network management.
• Background and/or interest in international humanitarian development.
• Extensive experience leading large multicultural teams and improving performance.
• Excellent commercial acumen and financial management skills, with the ability to leverage external partnerships to optimize resources for WFP.
• A track record of dealing with and influencing at the highest levels within and beyond the organization.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze complex issues to develop strategies and policies.
• Detailed understanding of business principles and processes, and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as Economics, International Development, Social or Political Sciences, Marketing Communications, or other related areas. Alternatively, a first university degree combined with additional relevant experience and/or advanced training or courses may be acceptable. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively lead WFP's private-sector partnerships and fundraising initiatives.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of fifteen years of senior-level experience in a relevant field, with at least six years of that experience being international. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing complex global private-sector partnerships, which includes fundraising, brand building, capacity building, and network management. This level of experience is crucial for understanding the intricacies of international humanitarian development and for effectively leading large multicultural teams to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.

Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) is mandatory for this position. Additionally, candidates should have intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language, which could include Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, or Portuguese, as these are considered working languages within WFP. Proficiency in multiple languages is advantageous and can enhance communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders across the globe.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified at the D2 level, indicating a senior leadership role within WFP. The contract duration and specific terms of employment will be outlined in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement. The role is full-time and may involve international travel as part of the responsibilities. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and actively supports individuals with disabilities by offering reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for applications or recruitment processes, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process.