SSA Consultant (Private Sector Partnerships & SSTC )

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About the Organization

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

Job Description

The Private Sector Partnerships unit at WFP India plays a critical role in mobilizing resources, expertise, and innovation from businesses to accelerate progress toward food security and nutrition goals. Aligned with WFP’s global strategy, the unit engages with corporations, foundations, and social enterprises to build high-impact partnerships that leverage technology, supply chains, and shared value to support government-led initiatives and WFP programmes. Based in New Delhi, the team works at the intersection of business and development, fostering strategic collaborations that drive sustainable outcomes for vulnerable communities across India and beyond.

The position will support, coordinate and control a full range of business support services for the Private Sector Partnerships team to ensure that services are delivered effectively in raising funds for WFP India’s projects. The position will also facilitate the team in effectively positioning WFP with external partners to attract resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP, while supporting India in the achievement of the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasizing WFP’s contributions in this regard.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the overall supervision of the Country Director and the direct guidance of the Partnerships Officer (Private Sector) – Head of Unit, the incumbent will support the WFP India Private Sector Partnerships team in resource mobilization, donor engagement, and strategic outreach. Key responsibilities include:
• Support implementation of the private sector engagement work plan, contributing to resource mobilization and partnership development aligned with WFP’s strategic priorities in India.
• Conduct desk research and compile databases of corporates, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), CSR leads, and potential private sector collaborators; assist in developing partner profiles and mapping opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of concept notes, partner proposals, reports, briefing notes, and presentations in collaboration with programme and communications teams.
• Develop visual and written communication materials using tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, and MS Publisher to enhance partner visibility and outreach.
• Support the maintenance and updating of the private sector contact database, partnership tracker, and project documentation to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Coordinate logistics and provide support for donor field visits, partnership meetings, and high-level corporate events.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of Partnership Action Plans and MoUs, and support due diligence processes and stewardship efforts.
• Compile best practices and lessons from private sector-funded projects in India to inform future collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Assist in tracking relevant national CSR trends, regulations, and sustainability events to identify strategic engagement opportunities.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Private Sector team, including coordination with the WFP Trust for India, and submit monthly progress updates and a final work completion report.
• SSTC:
• Support the scheduling, organization, and documentation of meetings, workshops, knowledge exchanges, and missions involving SSTC partners, including internal teams, government representatives, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain records, track action points, and coordinate logistics for SSTC events (e.g., study visits, technical seminars, virtual exchanges)
• Collect, compile, and maintain up-to-date information on ongoing SSTC activities, projects, and outcomes.
• Contribute to the preparation of meeting minutes, briefs, periodic progress reports, and summary notes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in documenting success stories, lessons learned, and good practices from SSTC-supported activities, with an emphasis on business support, project management, and innovation.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a knowledge database, repository, on SSTC initiatives and resources.
• Any other duties assigned by the PPO (Partnerships Officer and SSTC Expert)

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• University Degree in Social Sciences/ Business Management with specialized certification in the related functional area desirable

Experience  

• At least 5 years of experience in engaging with private sector as a part of social impact organizations or working in private sector with understanding of CSR or client management
• Prior work experience with UN or other multilateral agencies is desirable
• National of India or resident in the country with a valid work permit.

Languages: 

• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi.

Knowledge & Skills

• Can create visually striking marketing collaterals and develop value propositions using best-in-class designing tools for WFP
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Has developed powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.
• Has prepared briefs to raise resources for operations and collaborated for timely registration, maintenance and update of contributions and forecasts.
• Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.
• Is well versed with the philanthropic and private sector giving scenario and familiar with the related legislative framework in India.

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