Partnership Management Consultant

World Food Programme • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Partnership Management Consultant to join the Private Partnerships Division (PSP) in New York. This role is crucial for strengthening and expanding a diverse portfolio of corporate partnerships, focusing on excellent relationship management to drive partner satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth. The consultant will act as a proactive and skilled relationship builder with strong internal liaison capabilities, collaborating effectively across teams to deliver high-quality partnership outcomes. The role involves leveraging and developing partnership management and fundraising expertise to cultivate meaningful engagement with existing corporate partners. A key responsibility will be supporting the management of the partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, contributing to the effective coordination, delivery, and advancement of this strategic collaboration.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, International Relations or other related fields
• 3 to 5 years’ demonstrated experience in a partnership role.
• Experience in fundraising, account management, project management, and/or marketing/sales
• Essential computer skills in Microsoft Office applications: proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other customer relationship management system.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, manage, develop and monitor processes
• Excellent understanding of global issues and an ability to translate an Organisation’s mission
• 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
• Understanding or appreciation for working in a large, complex, hierarchical, decentralized and geographically dispersed organization
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information with a variety of individuals (people oriented)
• Motivated team spirit and contributed to an inclusive and sound working environment (team player)
• Highly adaptable to change and comfortable dealing with ambiguity, stress and competing demands with grace and humor
• Excellent command of spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of humanitarian/development sector is desirable
• Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Support WFP’s relationship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ensuring proactive, strategic, and trust‑based engagement.
• Produce high‑quality briefs, presentations, and materials to strengthen the partnership and support its growth.
• Ensure all donor materials meet WFP quality standards and requirements, with strong attention to detail.
• Coordinate with WFP Country Offices, Regional Offices, and technical units to develop strong proposals and deliver timely, accurate grant reports.
• Build effective working relationships across WFP to secure needed inputs and maintain smooth workflows.
• Stay informed on WFP programmes, especially those aligned with Church priorities.
• Support planning and execution of partnership missions, events, and visibility activities.
• Manage partnership timelines, deadlines, and documentation in WFP systems and maintain accurate grant records, data, and reporting inputs.
• Prepare talking points, briefs, and notes for senior leadership engagement.
• Coordinate communications deliverables and capture impact stories relevant to the partnership.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring strong, trust‑based relationships that align with WFP’s strategic priorities.
• Coordinate development of high‑quality proposals, concept notes, and partnership materials in collaboration with Country Offices, Regional Bureaux, and technical teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting, financial tracking, and delivery of all donor‑required documentation.
• Facilitate internal coordination to gather inputs, troubleshoot challenges, and support effective implementation of corporate‑funded projects.
• Identify opportunities for growth across funding and other partnership opportunities.
• Support partner missions, field visits, events, and senior‑level meetings through logistical planning and preparation of briefing materials.
• Coordinate visibility and communications deliverables, ensuring alignment with corporate partner branding and WFP guidelines.
• Maintain accurate partnership records, contributions, and deadlines in WFP systems, ensuring compliance with due diligence and corporate engagement standards.

Benefits

• Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• Investment in personal & professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs.
• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Exciting career path with opportunities to work across various country, regional and global offices.
• Attractive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level