Private Partnerships Consultant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 September 2026-23:59-GMT+08:00 China Standard Time (Shanghai)

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ABOUT WFP

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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Job Title: Private Partnerships Consultant

Contract type: International Consultant        

Duration: 11 Months

Duty Station: Beijing, China

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the direct supervision of Head of Private Partnerships Unit, the Private Partnerships Consultant will:

1. Support the planning, creation, and regular updates of WFP China fundraising social media content, including drafting, designing, filming and editing posts and digital materials.

2. Monitor and track performance data of WFP China fundraising social media accounts, as well as relevant peer/competitor accounts; conduct analysis and identify effective communication content and styles to enhance fundraising outcomes.

3. Assist in developing and delivering communication strategies to promote individual giving activities, including donor outreach, storytelling, and campaign-specific messaging.

4. Provide communication support of fundraising events and campaigns, including drafting/editing social media content, preparing communication materials for partners and donors, and assisting with event coordination as required.

5. Provide support in maintaining and updating WFP China’s individual fundraising pages on online platforms, ensuring compliance with platform requirements.

6. Support organization of meetings, campaigns and other activities of the Private Partnerships unit. 

7. Perform other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

A bachelor degree in Political Science, International Development, Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications and relevant field. An advanced university degree is an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Proven experience in managing social media platforms, creating engaging multimedia content, and analyzing performance data to support individual giving campaigns and donor storytelling. Demonstrated ability to provide communication support for fundraising events and manage online fundraising pages, backed by excellent bilingual (English and Chinese) communication and organizational skills.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Ability to work Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail) required for work; Ability to prepare preliminary reports and to draft correspondence; Ability to work in multi-cultural environment; Ability to work under pressure, be able to meet deadline, willing to take challenges; Good communication skills with different stakeholders.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Concise reports and correspondence drafted with high quality; Smooth communication and dialogue maintained with the national counterparts; Strong enthusiasm with highly appreciated flexibility and adaptation; Work assignment completed before the deadline.

LANGUAGE

Bilingual proficiency with native-level Chinese (Level C) and advanced reading and writing capabilities in English.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.