Government Partnerships Consultant – Social Protection

Sabiagrik; Plasencia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A consultancy position for a Government Partnerships Consultant focused on social protection at Sabiagrik. The successful candidate will engage with government donors to establish and strengthen partnerships supporting WFP’s objectives in addressing food security globally. Candidates should be experienced in social protection policy and partnership development.

Competenze

• At least eight years of relevant experience in partnership roles.
• Proven ability to develop long-term partnerships across sectors.

Mansioni

• Lead government donor engagement work plan on social protection.
• Develop donor engagement materials and support policy dialogue.
• Manage social protection partnerships portfolio.

Conoscenze

Social protection policy

Multi-stakeholder partnerships

Resource mobilization

Data-driven decision making

Fluency in English

Formazione

Advanced university degree in International Development

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 both 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 for thematic and development activities, 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 fundraising partners from the public sector are pivotal in supporting WFP projects that save and change the lives of millions of people around the globe.

Fundraising for the thematic agenda from development partners is gaining increasing momentum following the approval of WFP’s Strategic Plan. Such fundraising requires a targeted and cross-departmental strategy that demands specific knowledge and skills, particularly in social protection financing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead the implementation of a government donor engagement work plan on social protection to identify, develop, and strengthen quality partnerships supporting WFP’s strategic objectives. This includes identifying a common agenda with government donors and organizing joint actions such as thematic discussions, events, and publications.
2. Position WFP’s value proposition in social protection with partners, develop donor engagement materials tailored to different audiences, and support policy dialogue in national and global forums. Manage internal coordination to ensure coherent partner engagement across the organization.
3. Guide functional units, Regional Bureaux, and Country Offices on partnership strategies for social protection. Offer support in partnership management, proposal writing, and best practices. Update social protection portfolios and funding needs.
4. Maintain up-to-date donor intelligence on social protection and promote the use of key information systems within WFP.
5. Assist in coordinating the Social Protection Trust Fund, ensuring donor relations and reporting are managed effectively.
6. Manage the social protection partnerships portfolio proactively, including partner profiling, data analysis, and outreach planning to maximize resources and opportunities for collaboration. Identify opportunities to deepen and expand partnerships.
7. Support corporate dialogue with partners through high-level consultations, highlighting strategic opportunities and issues to senior management, and providing recommendations via briefs and cheat sheets.
8. Support the design of complex partnership proposals and negotiations of strategic agreements or MOUs, ensuring partner visibility and compliance with partner conditions.
9. In countries where WFP operates, support positioning of the social protection portfolio vis-à-vis governments and international institutions, sharing insights on donor interests and engagement strategies.
10. Perform 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 of relevant professional experience in partnership roles.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience and expertise in social protection policy, financing, and programming.
• Understanding of government and corporate strategies, public policy, and influence levels.
• Experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships and organizing advocacy events.
• Proven ability to develop long-term partnerships across sectors and geographies.
• Experience in resource mobilization, negotiation, and resourcing advice.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and external communication expertise.
• Contributions to 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 based on contract type and qualifications. For more information, visit WFP’s website under “Our work” and “Countries”.

Ref. : VA No.832956

All employment decisions are merit-based. WFP is committed to an inclusive, harassment-free work environment and will conduct background checks. Candidates associated with UN oversight bodies or similar entities within three years are ineligible.

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