Business Operations Assistant and Events coordinator

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** UNIT/DIVISION:*
* ** Private Partnerships Division (PSP)
**** TEAM:
Global Philanthropy
**** DUTY STATION:
Rome HQ
**** CONTRACT TYPE: CST REG
**** DURATION: 11 months
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* WORK SCHEDULE:

Full-time
**** LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR:*
* ** Deputy Director**# ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThe United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, directly assisting 152 million people in 2023. The needs are still immense, and the 2025 SOFI report estimates that  between 638 and 720 million people, corresponding to 7.8 and 8.8 percent of the global population, respectively, faced hunger in 2024. WFP’s mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime.

Each year, WFP works globally as an , one that is often the first on the scene in the most difficult environments. WFP also works with partners to strengthen the resilience of communities most vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition through long-term development programmes aimed at boosting food security, local economies, education, employment and gender equality.

To contribute to a world with Zero Hunger, WFP is investing in and growing private sector partnerships to reach more people. The Private Sector Partnerships Division (PSP) is responsible for engaging the private sector (corporations, individuals, foundations, philanthropy) through high-impact partnerships in support of WFP's strategic priorities, and through individual giving to build and retain support from the general public worldwide.

Partnerships can be fundraising or/ and technical in nature, with some bringing purely financial resources to the organization, whereas other bringing in-kind support, in the form of expertise and assets. PSP mobilizes funding, technical assistance, innovative solutions, visibility and awareness to help WFP fulfil its mission and operations. PSP also provides guidance to WFP Regional Bureaus (RBs), Country Offices (COs) and HQ Technical Units on partnership development, best practices, as well as compliance with rules and regulations for engaging with the private sector.

Joining PSP is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to co-develop and implement our new private partnerships and fundraising strategy.# PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENTReporting to the Division Deputy Director overseeing the Global Philanthropy workstream, the Business operations assistant and Events coordinator will provide operational support to ensure professional, fluid and effective follow-up of partnerships and engagements, including agreements, event logistics and meetings.

The role will also manage events end-to-end related to WFP ‘s engagement and cultivation of High-Net-Worth Individuals and Family Offices. These will include: bilateral meetings, fire-side chats, intimate gatherings, panels, dinners and high-level multi-stakeholder events. Our…