Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement

at  World Food Programme

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 February 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

• University degree in Business Management, International Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Work history

• minimum of 15 year’s progressive experience working in resource mobilization, individual giving and digital engagement.

Hard skills

• Essential computer skills in Microsoft Office applications: proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, manage, develop and monitor processes
• Excellent understanding of global issues and an ability to translate an Organisation’s mission
• Expertise in digital-first fundraising and innovative donor engagement strategies.
• Strong analytical and operational planning skills.
• Proficiency in managing budgets and performance monitoring systems.

Soft skills

• 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, decentralised and geographically dispersed organisation
• 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

Language(s)

• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Senior Advisor for Individual Giving and Digital Engagement will provide strategic oversight, high-level advisory support, and operational expertise to guide WFP’s individual giving programs. This role addresses a growing demand for specialized oversight in scaling innovative and high-impact initiatives that align with WFP’s strategic and operational goals.
The Advisor will translate Executive Board decisions into actionable plans and ensure their successful implementation. The role is essential to achieve targeted outcomes in language-specific and market-specific campaigns across multiple countries.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Guidance

• Provide high-level advisory support to the Deputy Director and Director on individual giving and digital engagement strategies.
• Develop operational plans that align with WFP’s global targets and the decisions of the Executive Board.
• Identify market opportunities and risks, offering tailored strategies for multi-country and multilingual initiatives.

Operational Planning and Oversight

• Translate strategic objectives into detailed operational plans, ensuring alignment with WFP’s global fundraising priorities.
• Lead the design and implementation of high-impact digital campaigns and individual giving programs.
• Develop KPIs to monitor and evaluate the performance of initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams, including fundraising, operations, and digital engagement units, to ensure cohesive strategy execution.
• Facilitate partnerships with external stakeholders, including digital platforms, media agencies, and local market experts.

Oversee Procurement activities

• Ensure Compliance with Procurement Policies: Collaborate with procurement authorities to ensure that all procurement actions, such as waivers, tenders, or competitive processes, adhere to WFP’s established guidelines and financial thresholds..
• Procurement Process Optimization: Provide guidance on optimizing procurement workflows for digital engagement and individual giving initiatives, including strategies for managing non-standardized cost structures like those in digital advertising platforms.

Resource Management

• Assist the IF Deputy Director and PSP finance team in ensuring effective budgeting for digital engagement initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and utilization.
• Collaborate with teams to secure funding for individual giving and market expansion projects.

Risk Management

• Identify risks associated with digital engagement and individual giving programs, devising mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with WFP policies and external regulations in all campaigns and initiatives.