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Fellow - Partnership

Job Description - Fellow - Partnership

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

29 November 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Zurich)

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 and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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

The Geneva Global Office ensures the representation and positioning of WFP within multilateral and Member State dialogues, with the objective of ensuring support and attention to Ending Hunger, including through WFP operations.

Bolstered by technical experts outposted from Headquarters, the office engages in key dialogues related to Humanitarian Diplomacy, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Cluster, Global Health and Supply chain processes.

The Fellow will help in the achievement of the objectives set for 2026-2027, including:

  • Support in analysis for WFP positioning on humanitarian policy and governance discussions

  • Increase Member State engagement, including sharing of information and updates related to WFP operations

  • Increase inter-agency cooperation on humanitarian policy and operational matters, including information sharing

  • Outreach to prospective Private Sector partners in Switzerland for an initial scoping, in coordination with Private Sector Partnerships.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor and participate in Member State briefings on countries and thematic issues, of relevance to WFP

  • Prepare strategic communications for Member States related to WFP Operations

  • Support in engagement of potential Foundation and private sector partners, including outreach, preparation of funding pitches and proposals

  • Other activities, as requested by the Director

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

Increased communication and briefings with Member States, multilateral partners, UN agencies, INGOs and private sector

The fellow will develop proven experience in partner and stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, position development, and briefing and communication preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education

Master's and PhD students or graduates, researchers or professors in International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences

Experience

Previous exposure to multilateral, national government, or NGO policy development would be an asset;

Previous international education and/or work experience would be an asset

Knowledge & Skills

Understanding of government and multilateral strategies. Team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment

Languages

Fluency in English (Level C). Intermediate knowledge of any other official UN

language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Portuguese) is an asset.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

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:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

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 [email protected]. 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.

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