Specialist in Partnership Management, Communication and Reporting, Conakry

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Partnership Management, Communication and Reporting Specialist for its country office in Guinea, based in Conakry. The post is to be filled as an International United Nations Volunteer (UNV) on a face-to-face basis at the United Nations premises for a renewable period of six months. The assumption of office is scheduled for February 11, 2026, full-time, within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 17 dedicated to partnerships.

Background and objectives

Present in Guinea since 1964, WFP is the world’s leading humanitarian agency committed to fighting hunger. It works closely with the Government, UN agencies, technical and financial partners, NGOs and the private sector to support vulnerable populations and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2 on the elimination of hunger. In a context of increased resource mobilization, diversification of strategic partnerships and strengthened institutional visibility, WFP Guinea is recruiting an international UNV to support partnership activities, institutional communication, resource mobilization and strategic reporting.

The position is based at the WFP Guinea Country Office in Conakry. Under the supervision of the Country Representative and Director or his/her Deputy, and in close collaboration with the Strategic and Support Units, the incumbent will contribute to developing strategic partnerships, enhancing WFP’s visibility and mobilizing resources to support the country office’s strategic priorities.

Strategic partnerships

The incumbent will identify and develop new partnership opportunities with government institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, international financial institutions, UN agencies, international and national non-governmental organizations as well as the private sector. It will contribute to the development and implementation of WFP Guinea’s partnership strategy, develop and maintain a dynamic mapping of current and potential partners, and ensure regular dialogue with partners in order to strengthen their engagement and support for WFP programmes. He will prepare and lead strategic meetings, field visits and partner missions.

Resource mobilization

The incumbent will develop concept notes, project proposals, funding packages and presentations for donors. It will support the country office's efforts to diversify its financial resources, support the negotiation and monitoring of contribution agreements, and contribute to the preparation of resource mobilization action plans. It will also identify innovative financing and co-financing opportunities.

Reporting and information management

The incumbent will coordinate the preparation of donor reports in accordance with contractual requirements, monitor reporting deadlines and maintain a consolidated database of partner contributions, funding agreements and commitments. He will produce strategic analyses on funding trends and partnership opportunities, and prepare briefing notes, briefings and advocacy papers for management.

Coordination and capacity-building

The incumbent will advise technical teams on the requirements of partners and donors, support national staff in building their capacity for partnerships, communication and reporting, and foster an inclusive, collaborative and gender-sensitive work environment.

Expected results

At the end of the contractual period, the incumbent must have contributed to the development or updating of WFP Guinea's partnership strategy, the submission of quality funding proposals, the maintenance of a fully documented and updated partner portfolio, the timely submission of 100% of reports to donors under its responsibility, the regular production of institutional communication products, the improvement of the visibility of WFP and its partners, and the identification of new opportunities.

Candidate profile

The candidate must be between 18 and 80 years of age and a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Relevant professional experience of at least five years is required in partnerships, resource mobilization, donor relations, institutional communication and project reporting. Experience in the United Nations system, an international NGO or an international financial institution is an asset.

The required level of study is a Master’s degree in one of the following areas: International Relations, Political Science, Development Economics, Communication, Marketing, Law, Project Management, International Development or any other relevant field. Fluency in French is required and a working knowledge of English is desirable.

The position requires excellent writing skills, strong strategic analysis skills, the ability to develop multi-stakeholder partnerships, mastery of digital communication tools, good knowledge management and reporting, as well as excellent presentation and negotiation skills. The incumbent must also be able to work in a multicultural environment.

Areas of expertise : communication, advocacy, public information, partnerships, resource mobilization.

Driving license is not required.

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