Rome Representative – World Food Programme and Rome based Institutions

The Opportunity

Plan International’s new global strategy prioritises humanitarian action. The strategy sets out an ambitious goal to be the leading agency to protect children’s rights and equality for girls in humanitarian settings. Partnerships are integral to the scale up ambition.

Recognising the impact that food and nutrition insecurity has on children and in particular girls, Plan International is increasing its work on food security, nutrition, cash and voucher assistance and livelihoods in humanitarian crises. This position will lead engagement with World Food Programme (and other relevant Rome based Institutions) supporting the growth of the WFP portfolio and identifying opportunities to partner with WFP and other Rome based institutions to influence their work. The post holder will position Plan International as a partner of choice for WFP with a clear focus on the specific needs of girls and mitigating risks they are exposed to in humanitarian crises.

About You

You bring significant experience of donor liaison and high-level external representation and influencing work and demonstrable experience of engaging within the humanitarian system, including clusters and UN agencies.

You have proven skills in driving income growth, developing donor engagement strategies and significant experience in WFP contracting modalities and donor requirements.

Demonstrable experience of working in a range of humanitarian crises in different regions of the world and understanding of the Humanitarian Charter, Sphere, Core Humanitarian Standard and their implementation in day to day work is essential.