IFI Partnerships Lead: IDB, World Bank & IMF

World Food Programme; Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 240,000,000; Part time

Job summary

The World Food Programme, headquartered globally and hosting in Bogotá, Colombia, seeks an experienced IDB Lead and Partnerships Officer for a 12-month service contract. The role focuses on strengthening partnerships with the IDB, World Bank, and IMF across the LACRO region, coordinating with the Colombia country office for local administration and priority alignment.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in public sector or development work, strong English and Spanish, and proven partnership and

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in public sector management, development projects, or emergency assistance.
• Experience working with WFP field operations is preferred.
• Experience with partnerships and resource mobilization with IFIs (IDB, World Bank, IMF) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IFI partnerships in LACRO and lead IDB engagement.
• Standardize communication to internal stakeholders and strengthen capacity building for country offices.
• Support development of cost recovery models and provide guidance to country offices on engagement.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural teamwork

Spanish fluency

Education

University degree in Political Science or related field

Job description

The World Food Programme, headquartered globally and hosting in Bogotá, Colombia, seeks an experienced IDB Lead and Partnerships Officer for a 12-month service contract. The role focuses on strengthening partnerships with the IDB, World Bank, and IMF across the LACRO region, coordinating with the Colombia country office for local administration and priority alignment.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in public sector or development work, strong English and Spanish, and proven partnership and