Director D2, Private Sector Partnerships (Chief Fundraising Officer)
Quick answer
WFP - World Food Programme is hiring a senior Director D2, Private Sector Partnerships (Chief Fundraising Officer) in Rome, Italy, to lead the organization's global engagement with the private sector, driving partnership growth, resource mobilization, and innovation. The position offers an attractive compensation package and a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Role
- Director D2, Private Sector Partnerships (Chief Fundraising Officer)
- Organization
- WFP - World Food Programme
- Location
- Rome, International
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
To provide strategic leadership and direction for WFP's global private-sector engagement portfolio by driving partnership growth, resource mobilization, innovation and influence; strengthening WFP's private-sector ecosystem; and positioning the organization to secure greater impact, income and long-term value through partnerships with companies, foundations, philanthropists and individuals.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of WFP's global private-sector partnerships strategy
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of WFP's global private-sector engagement portfolio
- Position WFP as a partner of choice for the private sector
- Represent WFP in high-level external meetings, conferences, forums and strategic engagements
- Oversee divisional performance management
- Ensure effective governance, risk management, compliance and stewardship across the Division
What it takes
- Advanced University degree in Economics, International development, Social or Political sciences, Marketing Communications, or other relevant area
- 15+ years of senior level experience in a relevant field of work
- Proven success in managing complex global private-sector partnerships
- Background and/or interest in international humanitarian development
- Extensive experience leading large multicultural teams and improving performance
- Fluency in English and intermediate knowledge of a second UN language
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment; personal & professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs; internal mobility opportunities; attractive compensation package
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Rome, Italy.
What is the compensation package like?
The compensation package is not specified in the job description, but it is mentioned that it is attractive.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, 15+ years of senior level experience, and fluency in English with intermediate knowledge of a second UN language.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted exclusively through WFP's online recruiting system.
What is the deadline for applications?
The application deadline is October 18, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on WFP - World Food Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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