Associate -Private Sector Partnerships, New Delhi

General

Description of assignment title: Associate -Private Sector Partnerships

Assignment country: India

Duty stations: New Delhi

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 12/01/2026

Duration: 6 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 2. Zero hunger

Host entity: WFP IND

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives

• The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and strengthening food security systems. In India, WFP works closely with national and state governments to enhance public distribution systems, supply chain efficiency, digital transformation, and nutrition-sensitive programming.

Context

• The Private Partnerships team mobilizes financial and non-financial resources, technical expertise, and innovation from the private sector. The team also contributes to South–South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiatives by facilitating knowledge exchange and scalable partnership models across countries.
• The UN Volunteer will support the Private Partnerships and SSTC team in strategic research, partner engagement, proposal development, marketing and positioning efforts, and coordination of high-level engagements. The role contributes to strengthening WFP India’s private sector pipeline, enhancing partnership visibility, and supporting cross-country knowledge exchange initiatives. The office is based out of New Delhi, India.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Head, Private Sector Partnerships and SSTC, the UN Associate Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

A. Partnership Research and Landscape Analysis

• Conduct sectoral and market research to identify potential corporate, foundation, and CSR partners aligned with WFP India’s strategic priorities.
• Map industry trends in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), CSR, climate resilience, food systems, digital transformation, and responsible AI.
• Develop internal briefs summarizing partnership opportunities and alignment with WFP programming.

B. Proposal Development and Value Proposition Design

• Support drafting of concept notes, pitch decks, and partnership proposals tailored to private sector stakeholders.
• Contribute to development of compelling value propositions by translating technical programme work into partner-facing narratives.
• Compile data, case studies, and impact evidence to strengthen proposals and reporting documents.
• Assist in adapting global WFP materials to the India context for private sector en-gagement.

C. Strategic Engagement and High-Level Event Support

• Support planning and execution of WFP India’s participation in exhibitions, summits, roundtables, panel discussions, and high-level forums (including pavilion/exhibition strategy, messaging, and content preparation).
• Prepare briefing notes, talking points, and background documents for senior leadership engagements.
• Assist in the coordination of high-level stakeholder visits.
• Document meeting minutes and track follow-up actions with partners.
• Represent and support the team at private sector events, industry forums, and stakeholder convenings, facilitating networking and relationship-building.

D. Corporate Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist in preparing communication materials and outreach messages for private sec-tor partners.
• Support follow-up with corporate stakeholders and maintain updated partnership pipeline trackers.
• Coordinate internally with programme, IT, and communications teams to consolidate inputs for proposals and partner engagements.
• Contribute to maintaining organized knowledge repositories for partnership documentation.
• Support engagement with the WFP Trust for India, including coordination on part-nership initiatives, documentation support (MoUs, concept notes, briefs), and tracking of collaboration outcomes.

E. Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management

• Maintain internal trackers for partnership opportunities, engagement status, and re-porting deadlines.
• Support preparation of internal updates and partnership reports.
• Contribute to documentation of good practices and innovative collaboration models.

Eligibility criteria

Age

• 18 - 80

Required experience

• 1 month

Donor priorities

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Nationality

• Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria

• This assignment is funded by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and therefore only students currently enrolled at KIIT University are eligible to apply.
• Students from Scheduled Tribes communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

• 1 month

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Bachelor's degree in (Currently enrolled) in social sciences, Business Administration, Rural Development, Media and Communication, Marketing or other relevant field.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Working in Teams

Skills and experience

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in:

• Fundraising and partnership management through Fests/ Internships
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Skills in:

• Research and analytical skills, including market mapping and landscape analysis.
• Proposal development, report writing, and presentation preparation.
• Stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship management.
• Event planning and coordination.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and data management tools.
• Canva and any other design tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Area(s) of expertise

Partnerships, resource mobilisation, Communication, advocacy, public information

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