Global Partnerships Associate: Donor Engagement & Reporting

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General

Description of assignment title: PartnershipsAssociate

Assignment country: Bangladesh

Duty stations: Dhaka

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 08/01/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for thegoals

Host entity: WFP Bangladesh

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

- The United Nations World Food Programme is the world''s largesthumanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFPis to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Thecountry strategic plan is aligned with the United Nationssustainable development cooperation framework for Bangladesh for2022‒2026 and the eighth five-year plan(covering the period July 2020‒June 2025) ofthe Government of Bangladesh. It is informed by the recommendationsof an independent evaluation of the country strategic plan for2017-2021 and consultation with key stakeholders. It willcontribute to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17 through fourstrategic outcomes.
- WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within itsworkforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation andabuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuseof authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will,undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered tomembers of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative andBudgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission(ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP AuditCommittee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodieswithin the United Nations system with oversight responsibilitiesover WFP, both during their service and within three years ofceasing that service.

Context:

- This UN Volunteer assignment is based within the Partnerships,Communication, and Reporting (PCR) Unit of the World Food Programme(WFP) Bangladesh Country Office. The unit leads partnershipdevelopment, resource mobilization, donor relations,communications, and reporting in support of the WFP BangladeshCountry Strategic Plan (2022-2026).




- The assignment will contribute to WFP''s efforts to supportBangladesh''s development priorities and the humanitarian responseto the Rohingya refugee crisis.
- The UN Volunteer will support partnership management and donorengagement, with a particular focus on the Republic of Korea (ROK),including the REACH (Responding with Emergency Assistance forConflict-affected Households) Phase II project and other ROK-fundedinitiatives, while also supporting engagement with other strategicpartners and donors.
- For more information, visit:https://www.wfp.org/countries/bangladesh

Task description:

- Under the direct supervision of the Head of Partnerships,Communication, and Reports (PCR), the UN Volunteer is responsiblefor assisting WFP Bangladesh Country Office PCR Unit in achievingthe goals set out in its Country Strategic Plan (2022-2026).
- The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks across allthree functions within the unit:
- Partnerships and Reports:
- Support the partnerships portfolio, including partner profilingand outreach activities and partner visibility. Seek out newpartnerships and resources from all types of donors(IFI-International Financial Institutions, private sector,government donors)
- Establish a strong relationship with the donor focal points atthe Korean Embassy, KOICA, and the WFP Seoul office, as well asother donors and WFP Global offices.
- Support reporting team and coordination with programme teams todraft reports, proposals and concept notes while ensuring that theyare aligned with the donor''s interests.
- Keep abreast of the ROK REACH project and draft and submit highquality reports and ensure timely implementation of visibilitycommitments to ROK as well as other donors
- Assist in preparing meetings with donors including coordinationof relevant units and staff to collect inputs to draftcommunication materials such as presentation slides, briefingnotes, talking points, factsheets, donor visibility generation anddissemination etc.
- Assist in drafting and sending out WFP''s external messages toits partners (ex: Thank you and national holiday letters).
- Communication:




- Assist in drafting press releases, compelling stories and otherstrategic communication products to enhance the Unit''s fundraisingand donor engagement efforts
- Monitor the media and social media space, come up with relevantresearch to help the Unit and the Country Office staff stay abreastof the latest social media trends, developments and risks
- Assist in developing advocacy briefs, creative campaigns,handover ceremonies, media/communication events, etc.
- Assist in visual content gathering and production
- Assist in managing social media accounts
- Undertake other responsibilities and tasks, as required.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 1 month

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a countryother than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

- 1 month

Languages:

- English, Level: Fluent, Required
- Korean, Level: Native language, Required

Required education level:

- Bachelor''s degree in International Studies, InternationalRelations, Humanitarian Affairs, Food Systems, or other relevantdisciplines.

Competencies and values:

- Accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creativity
- Judgement and decision-making
- Planning and organising
- Professionalism
- Self-management

Skills and experience:

- Has a basic understanding of government strategies;
- Has developed and maintained effective relationships withpartners and explored and researched new opportunities;
- Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to translate technical language into compelling andeasy-to-digest communication language.
- Excellent written and verbal communications with native fluencyin Korean language
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressureas part of a team
- Experience working with the Republic of Korea (ROK)''s Ministryof Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Ministry of Agriculture, Food and RuralAffairs (MAFRA), and Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA), and other donors is a plus.
- Knowledge of food security, nutrition, resilience, and otherrelated fields a plus
- Experience working with development, humanitarian, and privatesector a plus

Area(s) of expertise:

- Partnerships, resource mobilisation, Communication, advocacy,public information, Project management, programme development,strategy

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