Government Partnerships Consultant – Social Protection

Sabiagrik; Pavia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company dedicated to agriculture is seeking a Government Partnerships Consultant for Social Protection. This role involves strategic fundraising, partnership management, and policy support at the forefront of essential humanitarian efforts. Candidates must have advanced qualifications and extensive experience in relevant fields.

Competenze

• At least 8 years in partnership roles with social protection expertise.
• Proven ability to build long-term relationships.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of Spanish, French, or Arabic is a strong asset.

Mansioni

• Lead the implementation of government donor engagement work plan.
• Develop tailored engagement materials and support policy dialogue.
• Manage social protection partnerships portfolio and coordinate trust fund.

Conoscenze

Partnership development

Advocacy

Negotiation

Resource mobilization

Data-driven decision-making

Formazione

Advanced University degree in International Development

Economics

International Relations

Social Protection

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Government Partnerships Consultant – Social Protection

• Type of Contract: International Consultancy
• Division: Global Partner Countries – Thematic Team
• Duty Station (City, Country): Rome HQ, Italy – would involve some travel
• Duration: 5 months – with possibility for extension

Background and Purpose of the Assignment

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

The Global Partner Countries Division (GPC) supports organization-wide efforts to meet resource needs at corporate and country levels through active engagement with governments and public sector institutions. Within GPC, the Thematic Team was created in 2021 to advance WFP’s climate, resilience, social protection, and nutrition portfolio through more systematic and strategic fundraising, which requires a different approach than fundraising for WFP’s humanitarian work.

Organizational Context

WFP is seeking to fill the position of Government Partnerships Officer for Social Protection, based in the Global Partner Countries Division at Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Job Purpose

WFP relies entirely on voluntary contributions to finance its projects. Relationships with public sector fundraising partners are pivotal in supporting projects that save and change lives globally.

Fundraising for the thematic agenda from development partners is gaining momentum following the approval of WFP’s Strategic Plan. Such fundraising requires targeted, cross-departmental strategies, especially in social protection financing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a government donor engagement work plan on social protection to identify, develop, and strengthen partnerships supporting WFP’s strategic objectives.
• Position WFP’s value proposition in social protection with partners, develop tailored engagement materials, and support policy dialogue in national and global fora.
• Guide units, Regional Bureaux, and Country Offices on partnership strategies, proposal writing, and best practices; update social protection programming portfolios and funding needs.
• Maintain donor intelligence on social protection and promote key information system usage.
• Coordinate the Social Protection Trust Fund, ensuring donor relations and reporting are met.
• Manage the social protection partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data analysis, and outreach planning to expand collaborations.
• Support corporate dialogue with strategic partners, highlight opportunities, and advise senior management on engagement strategies.
• Assist in designing partnership proposals, negotiations, and agreements, ensuring partner visibility and compliance.
• Support WFP’s positioning of social protection portfolios in countries, sharing insights on donor interests and engagement strategies.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Advanced University degree in International Development, Economics, International Relations, Social Protection, or related fields.

Experience: At least eight years in partnership roles, with expertise in social protection policy, financing, and programming.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in developing partnerships, advocacy, and positioning events.
• Proven ability to build long-term relationships and expand engagement across sectors and geographies.
• Resource mobilization, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and external messaging expertise.
• Experience in system improvements and partner intelligence platforms.

Languages

Fluency in English (Level C). Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Arabic is a strong asset.

Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive package, determined by contract type and candidate qualifications. For more information, visit WFP’s websites on "Our work" and "Countries".

Ref: VA No.832956

All employment decisions are merit-based. WFP is committed to an inclusive, harassment-free work environment. Candidates will undergo background checks.

Note: No appointment will be made to members of certain UN oversight bodies within three years of service.

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