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The World Food Programme is an international organization within the United Nations that provides food assistance worldwide. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and the leading provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, WFP is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 87 countries.

Job Information:

  • Job Title: Partnership Officer (Partnerships and Government Liaison), SC9
  • Type Of Contract: Service Contract
  • Unit/Division: Partnerships and Communications
  • Duty Station (City, Country): Juba, South Sudan
  • Duration: 11 Months

Job Purpose:

In the context of shrinking humanitarian funding, complex emergencies, and a heightened need for sustainable development investment, WFP South Sudan requires a cohesive strategy to deepen partnerships with both external donors and national government entities. This role will strengthen WFP’s positioning with public and private sector actors, as well as government stakeholders, to attract policy support, technical assistance, and resources that advance the Country Strategic Plan. The candidate will work across donor relations, government liaison, and strategic engagement to support WFP’s operations, including crisis response, nutrition, resilience, and logistics (UNHAS and Logistics Cluster). The role also includes positioning the Country Office to respond to regional challenges, including the impact of the Sudan crisis.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of the WFP South Sudan Partnerships Action Plan, including stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, and pipeline tracking.
  • Engage proactively with key donors, including traditional and non-traditional partners such as the United States, to strengthen strategic relationships and funding prospects.
  • Organize regular bilateral meetings with donors to discuss joint initiatives and co-funding opportunities.
  • Draft high-quality funding proposals and donor reports aligned with the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and emerging priorities, including climate financing and social protection.
  • Develop tailored content (briefs, factsheets, decks, talking points) for donor engagement, and participate in donor meetings, consultations, and field visits.
  • Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through proactive outreach, research, and alignment with donors’ strategic priorities.
  • Develop a dedicated engagement plan for key ministries, particularly the Ministry of Finance, to facilitate access to International Financial Institution (IFI) funding and explore debt swap opportunities.
  • Facilitate WFP’s engagement with national and sub-national government entities, ensuring alignment with national policies and plans.
  • Support negotiations and formalization of partnership agreements (e.g., MoUs, LoUs) with government counterparts, ensuring compliance with WFP and host government frameworks.
  • Represent WFP in meetings with government authorities, UN agencies, and other key partners to raise awareness, advocate for support, and reinforce WFP’s mandate and value proposition.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior WFP leadership on political and policy developments in South Sudan that may impact operations.
  • Coordinate and support high-level missions, including planning and protocol arrangements for engagements with senior government officials.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

  • Advanced University Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related field OR A first-level university degree with additional relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience with master’s degree or at least 5 years with of progressively professional experience in donor relations, partnership building, government liaison, or external relations within a humanitarian or development organization.
  • Experience working with government institutions and understanding of national administrative and political structures in fragile contexts.
  • Previous experience with the UN system or humanitarian agencies is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of governance and administrative structures of the Government of South Sudan
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and diplomacy skills.
  • Proven ability to draft proposals, donor reports, and strategic briefing materials.
  • Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Grant 360) and internal coordination platforms.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Understanding of South Sudan’s humanitarian and development context preferred.

Languages

  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Working knowledge of local languages or Arabic is an asset.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.wfp.org