Partnership Support Assistant

The incumbent will contribute to strengthening collaboration with FAO stakeholders, including public and private sector partners in the Republic of Korea (ROK), to add the mutual value for both FAO and its Partners. The role will involve supporting the establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships, as well as providing assistance in resource mobilization efforts to enhance the greater impact and visibility of FAO’s projects and programmes and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Following specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide support for the development and implementation of the PLO’s partnership strategy with various ROK agrifood and sustainable development related partners, focusing in particular on ROK government, National Assembly, public organizations, UN and International Organizations (IO), private sector, philanthropy foundations, associations, NGO, academia, CSO and youth.
• Assist to deepen and expand the strategic engagement with ROK partners through the implementation of partnership engagement strategies and resource mobilization action plan, with view of being (1) known as technical solution organization, (2) recognized for the value of our services, and 3) a resource in helping our partners deliver their vision.
• Conduct research and analyse from new and existing donor partner’s strategies, priorities and focus areas in order to effectively response to donor’s needs and identify funding opportunities and liaise and brief to relevant internal Units, technical expert colleagues to support development of respective project and programme proposals in line with FAO Strategic Framework (2022-2031).
• Support for the practice and utilization of the FAO partnership management toolkits such as the CONNECT PORTAL and Customer Relations Management (CRM) and the PLO partnership database/portfolios to enhance strategic and data-driven partnership development and its management.
• Provide support for the organization and implementation of the FAO’s strategic dialogue with ROK key partners in order to ensure FAO’s systematic and timely follow-up. The activities will involve supporting meeting agenda setting, liaising with counterparts, arranging logistical arrangements and disseminating key points to relevant Units and colleagues.
• Support to expand PLO’s outreach by exploring new partnership opportunities with various partners,and organize and participate in key partnership building meetings and workshops and showcase FAO’s work in order to enhance the understanding of FAO with relevant partners.
• Support key FAO flagship events by promoting and increased public and youth engagement, ensuring the successful organization of the event.
• Contribute to strategies for engagement and development of FAO communications products to enhance FAO’s visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners and stakeholders by providing analysis of the current environment and trends and formulating recommendation for strategic approaches and message developments.

FAO Standards and guidelines:

• Liaison with the OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.
• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in agriculture, economy, business administration, international relations, international development policy, social sciences, humanitarian, languages, or other fields related to FAO’s mandates.
• At least two (2) years of work experience in building and managing partnerships or programmes, engaging with stakeholders, managing partnership database, coordinating donor relations.
• At least two (2) years of work experience in mobilizing resources, building strategic partnership with diverse partners including governments, UN entities, private sector, CSO, NGO, and academia and other development organisations.
• National of the Republic of Korea.
• Full proficiency of written and oral English and Korean is essential.

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Work experience in the field of partnership development/management with public and private sector, NGO, CSO, etc
• Familiarity with global food security, sustainable agrifood system, climate resilient, sustainable rural development
• Good knowledge of the Republic of Korean government’s Official Development Assistance Policy and flow
• Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards with well-constructed reports, knowledge products
• Substantive experience in project management, event organization, and database management
• Good understanding of SDGs, food security and sustainable agrifood system transformation and other key development agendas, including climate change, green transition, gender equality, inclusive development.
• Work experience in advocacy, reach-out activities

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500074