UNV Partnerships Specialist

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 2 November 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Beirut) 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 extreme weather shocks. 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?
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• 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.
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We offer
an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). UN Volunteer Description of Assignment 1. Description of assignment title: Partnerships Specialist 2. Host entity: WFP 3. Mission and objectives: Mission and objectives in the Unified Volunteering Platform (UVP) are taken directly from the host entity profile. 4. Assignment country: Lebanon 5. Duty station: Beirut 6. Number of assignments: 1 7. Start date: 9/30/26 8. Duration in months or set expected end date: 6 months 9. Volunteer category: Specialist 10. Work

location:
On UN premises 11. Work arrangement: Full-time 12. Duration

benefits:
Long-term 13. Possibility of extension*: ☒ Yes ☐ No *Dependent on continuation of mandate, availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance; there is no guarantee of assignment extension. 14. Task description: Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Partnerships Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:
• Collate and compile information from relevant units, including Programme and Budget & Programming, for inclusion in proposals, reports, briefings, correspondence, and other partnerships-related products.
• Respond to routine information requests and facilitate timely information sharing with internal stakeholders to support effective business operations and decision-making.
• Process and manage routine administrative, financial, and systems-related tasks, including maintaining Salesforce records, reporting calendars, and donor-tracking tools.
• Manage and maintain partnerships records and online repositories to ensure information is organized, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across functional units to support coordination, information sharing, and service delivery.
• Draft, review, and proofread reports, documents, presentations, and correspondence to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with established guidelines and quality standards.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and visualize data to support evidence-based reporting, donor engagement, business information management, and decision-making.
• Perform other duties and ad-hoc assignments as necessary to support the achievement of unit objectives and organizational prioritiesundefined 15. Required

education:
Bachelor degree or equivalent 16. Area(s) of Educational Specialization: Political Science, International Development, Economics, International Relations, Law, Communications or other related field. 17. Relevant

experience:
3 years 18. Required skills and

experience:
• Experience supporting donor relations, partnerships, resource mobilization, grants management, programme support, or project coordination activities.
• Experience drafting and reviewing donor reports, proposals, concept notes, briefing notes, presentations, meeting minutes, or other professional documents.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and present information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Experience using data visualization, reporting, information management, or CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms) is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports and correspondence in English.
• Experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, government institutions, development partners, or donor-funded programmes is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information. 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: global.inclusion@wfp.org 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.
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your profile
is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
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• 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.