Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement

Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement Remote Type: Fully Remote Locations: Rome, Italy Time Type: Full time Posted On: Offre publiée il y a 2 jours Job Requisition ID: JR109568 DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE: 9 February 2025-23:59-UTC01:00 heure d’Europe centrale (Rome) 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. 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). JOB TITLE: Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement UNIT/DIVISION: Private Partnerships Division (PSP) DUTY STATION: Remote CONTRACT TYPE: Short-Term, Regular Consultant (CST-4) DURATION: 11 months WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, Monday to Friday LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR: IF Deputy Director ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency committed to a world with zero hunger. WFP engages with private and public sector partners to address global challenges through innovative approaches, particularly in individual giving, digital engagement, and other specialized fundraising initiatives. The Private Partnerships Division (PSP) plays a pivotal role in mobilizing resources to meet growing humanitarian needs. This position will strengthen WFP’s ability to deliver on its strategic priorities in individual giving, specifically leveraging expertise in strategic target management (STM), digital-first campaigns, and innovative engagement strategies across diverse markets and languages, including English, French, and Chinese. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement will provide strategic oversight, high-level advisory support, and operational expertise to guide WFP’s individual giving programs. This role addresses a growing demand for specialized oversight in scaling innovative and high-impact initiatives that align with WFP’s strategic and operational goals. ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Guidance Provide high-level advisory support to the Deputy Director and Director on individual giving and digital engagement strategies. Develop operational plans that align with WFP’s global targets and the decisions of the Executive Board. Identify market opportunities and risks, offering tailored strategies for multi-country and multilingual initiatives. Operational Planning and Oversight Translate strategic objectives into detailed operational plans, ensuring alignment with WFP’s global fundraising priorities. Lead the design and implementation of high-impact digital campaigns and individual giving programs. Develop KPIs to monitor and evaluate the performance of initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with internal teams, including fundraising, operations, and digital engagement units, to ensure cohesive strategy execution. Facilitate partnerships with external stakeholders, including digital platforms, media agencies, and local market experts. Oversee Procurement activities Ensure Compliance with Procurement Policies: Collaborate with procurement authorities to ensure that all procurement actions adhere to WFP’s established guidelines and financial thresholds. Procurement Process Optimization: Provide guidance on optimizing procurement workflows for digital engagement and individual giving initiatives. Resource Management Assist the IF Deputy Director and PSP finance team in ensuring effective budgeting for digital engagement initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and utilization. Collaborate with teams to secure funding for individual giving and market expansion projects. Risk Management Identify risks associated with digital engagement and individual giving programs, devising mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with WFP policies and external regulations in all campaigns and initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education University degree in Business Management, International Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Work History Minimum of 15 years progressive experience working in resource mobilization, individual giving and digital engagement. Hard Skills Essential computer skills in Microsoft Office applications: proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, manage, develop and monitor processes. Excellent understanding of global issues and an ability to translate an Organisation’s mission. Expertise in digital-first fundraising and innovative donor engagement strategies. Strong analytical and operational planning skills. Proficiency in managing budgets and performance monitoring systems. Soft Skills Outstanding analytical, negotiation and advocacy skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships and influence senior decision-makers. Highly organized with exceptional planning and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks within deadlines and deliver on commitments. Work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and international organization. Highly adaptable to change and comfortable dealing with ambiguity, stress and competing demands. Language(s) Excellent command of spoken and written English. Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish). WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. 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. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language. Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time. Please contact us at global.hrerecruitmentwfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted Date: 1/31/2025