Strategic Private Sector Partnerships Consultant

World Food Programme; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

World Food Programme in Rome seeks a Partnerships Consultant to mobilize local private sector resources. You will advise Country Offices, assess partners, and design collaboration models that maximize impact while ensuring ethics and compliance.

The role requires strong writing, analysis and cross-cultural collaboration to deliver practical support across multiple country contexts. You will build capacity, develop tools and templates, and coordinate with PSP accounts managers and regional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business management, international affairs, economics or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in private sector partnership management at field level preferable.
• Experience with UN/WFP context is an asset.
• Proficiency in English plus at least one other WFP working language.

Responsibilities

• Advise Country Offices on local private sector partnership strategies aligned with corporate priorities.
• Identify, assess and prioritize potential private sector partners across sectors.
• Provide strategic guidance on partnership models, value propositions and structures.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across Country Offices.
• Ensure compliance with WFP policies, due diligence and ethical standards.
• Support due diligence, risk assessments and partnership documentation.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Research skills

Teamwork

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

World Food Programme in Rome seeks a Partnerships Consultant to mobilize local private sector resources. You will advise Country Offices, assess partners, and design collaboration models that maximize impact while ensuring ethics and compliance.

The role requires strong writing, analysis and cross-cultural collaboration to deliver practical support across multiple country contexts. You will build capacity, develop tools and templates, and coordinate with PSP accounts managers and regional