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12 November 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Colombia Standard Time (Bogota)
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JOB TITLE: IDB Lead and Partnerships Officer
UNIT: Representación (PPDI Out-Post)
DUTY STATION: Bogotá, Colombia
CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months, with extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
CONTRACT TYPE: Service Contract
LEVEL: SC9
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The World Food Programme’s Programme and Partnerships Division International Financial Institutions Partnership Branch (PPDI pports fostering partnerships with national governments and development actors, including International Financial Institutions, to strategically position WFP within the development sphere and mobilize new resources to achieve zero hunger and advance other related development priorities.
WFP’s expansion of its strategic engagement with national governments and International Financial Institutions is part of a broader corporate initiative to diversify partnerships, particularly around the Changing Lives agenda. The team is seeking a greater diversity of skills to support the identification and pursuit of new opportunities, and further articulate WFP tailored value propositions in emerging areas of engagement, while supporting country offices in the process of preparing proposals and contracts.
This out-posted position will support engagement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) across the LACRO region, including on thematic portfolio issues.
JOB PURPOSE
To support WFP’s strategic engagement with the IDB, the World Bank and the IMF across the LACRO region by identifying and pursuing partnership opportunities, articulating WFP’s value proposition, and strengthening IFI engagement in support of WFP’s development priorities and the Changing Lives agenda.
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the PPD Deputy Director. The position will be hosted by the Colombia Country Office, which will provide local contract administration and administrative support. The Country Director will facilitate the hosting arrangement and coordinate directly with the incumbent on Colombia-specific engagement to ensure appropriate alignment with Country Office priorities. Overall supervision and accountability for the position will remain with the PPD Deputy Director.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Advise the PPD Deputy Director on a range of issues related to the IFI partnerships in LACRO serving as lead for the IDB, and a matrix contributor for the World Bank, IMF and other relevant IFI counterparts as appropriate.
- Take the lead on assigned geographic or thematic portfolio issues, utilizing specific expertise to enhance service engagement, advance quality assurance methodologies, and support the development of cost recovery models.
- Spearhead analysis of trends, opportunities, metrics, and modalities of partnering with Washington-based IFIs at the Regional/Global level practices to provide advice, guidance and support to LACRO Country Offices.
- Support the standardization of communication to internal stakeholders on progress and best practices, while identifying and strengthening opportunities for capacity building for country offices.
- Any other business as required.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Completion of secondary education. A university degree in Political Science, Law, Economics, International Relations, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a field related to the functions is essential.
Experience: At least ten years of progressively responsible professional experience after graduation in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance and/or institutional strengthening. Experience working directly in or with WFP field operations is highly preferred. Experience working in a partnership and/or resource mobilization capacity with the IDB and other Washington, D.C.-based IFIs is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills: Strong writing, analytical and research skills in English; good interpersonal skills; and the ability to work effectively in teams and multicultural settings.
Languages: Proficiency in English (Level C) and fluency in Spanish are required.
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