Aviation External Relations & Partnerships Lead

World Food Programme; Roma; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme in Rome invites applications for an External Relations Officer (REG Consultant II) within the Aviation Service / Supply Chain & Delivery. The role supports external relations activities and donor engagement to strengthen partnerships and visibility in humanitarian aviation.

The successful candidate will have at least five years in external relations in humanitarian settings, a relevant advanced degree, and fluency in English plus another UN language.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in external relations practices within the humanitarian context.
• Previous experience in leading external relations activities in Aviation.
• Advanced degree requirement or equivalent experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and oversight to UNHAS field operations on integration of information management.
• Oversee and approve collation and dissemination of political and humanitarian analysis for donor policies and trends.
• Engage with other divisions to develop donor-facing content aligned with policy dialogue.
• Support alignment of partner engagement across HQ and field operations.
• Prepare quality briefing materials for senior management; highlight opportunities and issues.

Education

Advanced university degree in International Relations, Communications, Diplomacy or other relevant field, or first degree with additional years of work experience.

Job description

World Food Programme in Rome invites applications for an External Relations Officer (REG Consultant II) within the Aviation Service / Supply Chain & Delivery. The role supports external relations activities and donor engagement to strengthen partnerships and visibility in humanitarian aviation.

The successful candidate will have at least five years in external relations in humanitarian settings, a relevant advanced degree, and fluency in English plus another UN language.