Partnerships Officer CST II — WFP (Maputo)

The essentials: Partnerships Officer (CST II) position at the WFP – World Food Programme country office, based in Maputo, 6-month International Consultant Level II contract, applications open until October 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Maputo time) — applications must be submitted solely through the official WFP recruitment system (Workday).

About WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) 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.

It is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and brings together around its mission a core set of values — integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion — that guide diverse, committed, and high-performing teams.

Why this role exists

WFP in Mozambique is preparing its new Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2027–2030. The context is challenging: humanitarian and development funding is increasingly constrained, donor priorities are shifting, and Mozambique faces a combination of shocks — climate events, conflict, and economic pressure — that challenges traditional multi-year planning.

In response, the country office has strengthened dialogue with the Government of Mozambique and expanded cooperation with International Financial Institutions (IFIs).

The Partnerships Officer position supports the analysis, cultivation, and strategic positioning of these partnerships, with a special focus on IFIs and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank. The role reports under the overall supervision of the Country Director and direct supervision of the Head of External Relations Unit.

What you will do

• lead the identification and prioritization of partnership opportunities with IFIs, DFIs, and Government counterparts, aligned with CSP 2027–2030 priorities;
• refine and keep updated the IFI/DFI mapping at national and regional levels: funding instruments, country strategies, priorities, pipelines of opportunities, funding cycles, eligibility criteria, and application processes;
• design and implement tailored engagement strategies for priority partners and monitor national and international processes — budget cycles, funding frameworks, policy developments, loan negotiations — advising senior management on positioning options;
• lead the development of concept notes, proposals, investment cases, and agreements, supporting the refinement of WFP's value proposition for each opportunity;
• establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, contributing to coordinated engagement processes with UN agencies, Government, and IFIs/DFIs, in order to align programs with national priorities and bridge funding gaps;
• continuously track the development landscape, gather and analyze partner intelligence in corporate systems, and produce brief notes on donor priorities and funding trends; document lessons learned from missions and support knowledge sharing with regional bureaus and headquarters;
• maintain and strengthen relations with government donors, develop partner profiles, outreach plans, and visibility strategies, and prepare quality briefing materials, presentations, and speaking points for external dialogue.

What you will deliver

The role has concrete deliverables: a mapped and prioritized IFI partnership pipeline; engagement strategies and position papers for priority IFIs and Government counterparts; value propositions tailored to each opportunity; high-quality concept notes, proposals, and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for donors; and knowledge products and lessons learned from missions and partner engagement.

What WFP offers

• 6-month contract as International Consultant Level II, based in Maputo;
• investment in personal and professional development: training, certification, coaching, mentoring, and internal mobility opportunities;
• a multicultural team working to deliver humanitarian assistance to millions of people in countries worldwide;
• salary: negotiable with the organization (amount undisclosed).

Who we are looking for

This is a role for someone who understands the funding landscape: knows how IFIs, DFIs, and donors think, and knows how to engage in dialogue and translate it into partnerships that mobilize resources for national priorities.

The incumbent produces impactful documents — proposals, decision notes, presentations — and maintains relationships with donors, the Government, and agencies even under tight deadlines. WFP expressly encourages qualified women to apply.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted exclusively through WFP's official recruitment system (Workday). WFP does not consider CVs or applications sent via email, LinkedIn, or any other channel. At the application stage, only a CV and cover letter are required; additional documents (passport, certificates, reference letters) may be requested later in the process.

1. access the official vacancy on WFP's Workday: Partnerships Officer, CST II – Maputo (Re-advertisement);
2. confirm that your Workday profile is complete and accurate — work history, qualifications, language skills, and UN roster status, if applicable;
3. submit your application by October 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Maputo time).

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, you may contact WFP at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org — an address reserved exclusively for technical inquiries; unsolicited applications sent to this inbox will not receive a response. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the process.

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