Organizational context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building peace through food assistance. The Programme and Partnerships Division, International Financial Institutions Partnership Branch, strategically engages with national governments and development actors, including International Financial Institutions (IFIs), to mobilize resources and advance zero hunger goals.

Job purpose

The IDB Lead and Partnerships Officer will spearhead WFP's strategic engagement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), World Bank, and IMF across the LACRO region. This role is crucial for identifying and pursuing new partnership opportunities, articulating WFP's unique value proposition, and strengthening engagement with these International Financial Institutions (IFIs). The objective is to enhance resource mobilization and advance WFP's development priorities, including the 'Changing Lives' agenda, by providing expert advice and support to country offices in proposal and contract preparation. The incumbent will lead analysis of trends and modalities for IFI partnerships, contributing to standardized communication and capacity building for country offices.

Responsibilities

The role involves advising the PPD Deputy Director on International Financial Institution (IFI) partnerships within the LACRO region, specifically leading engagement with the IDB and contributing to efforts with the World Bank, IMF, and other IFIs. The position requires taking ownership of assigned geographic or thematic portfolio issues, leveraging expertise to improve service engagement, enhance quality assurance,



and develop cost recovery models. A key responsibility is analyzing trends, opportunities, metrics, and partnership modalities with Washington-based IFIs at regional and general levels to guide LACRO Country Offices. Additionally, the role supports standardizing internal communications on progress and best practices, while actively identifying and fostering capacity-building opportunities for country offices. The incumbent will also handle any other required business, ensuring strategic alignment and effective collaboration across various partnerships to advance WFP's development priorities and the 'Changing Lives' agenda.

Education

A secondary education is required. Additionally, a university degree in fields such as Political Science, Law, Economics, International Relations, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related discipline is essential for this role.

Work experience

Requires at least ten years of progressive professional experience post-graduation in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance, or institutional strengthening. Experience with WFP field operations is highly preferred. Experience in partnership or resource mobilization with the IDB and other Washington D.
C.-based IFIs is also preferred.

Skills

Partnership Development, Resource Mobilization, International Financial Institutions Engagement, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Research Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Cross-cultural Communication, Spanish Language Proficiency, English Language Proficiency

Required languages

English, Spanish

Desired languages

English, Spanish

📌 IDB Lead and Partnerships Officer (Bogotá)
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