Government Partnerships Consultant – Social Protection

Sabiagrik; Ravenna; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading humanitarian agency is seeking a Government Partnerships Consultant for Social Protection to enhance donor engagement in Rome, Italy. The position focuses on fostering partnerships to support initiatives for sustainable development and social protection, requiring substantial experience in international development and advocacy.

Competenze

• Minimum of eight years in partnership roles.
• Relevant professional experience in social protection.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Mansioni

• Lead government donor engagement on social protection.
• Develop donor engagement materials and strategies.
• Coordinate Social Protection Trust Fund efforts.

Conoscenze

Social protection policy

Public policy understanding

Multi-stakeholder partnerships

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 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 the area of 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 tailored donor engagement materials, and align these with ongoing policy dialogues in national and global fora. Support internal coordination for coherent partner engagement.
3. Guide units, Regional Bureaux, and Country Offices on partnership strategies, proposal writing, and best practices. Update social protection programming 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, including partner profiling, data analysis, and outreach planning to maximize resource mobilization and collaboration opportunities.
7. Support corporate dialogue with partners, highlighting strategic opportunities and issues, and providing recommendations through briefs and cheat sheets.
8. Contribute to the design of partnership proposals, negotiations, and agreements, ensuring partner visibility and compliance with conditions.
9. Support WFP’s positioning of the social protection portfolio vis-à-vis national governments and international institutions, based on socio-political insights and donor interests.
10. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Education :

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

Experience : Minimum of eight years in partnership roles, with relevant professional experience.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Experience 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 build long-term partnerships across sectors and geographies.
• Experience in resource mobilization, negotiations, and partner management.
• Data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to create external messaging and briefs.
• 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 compensation package, determined by contract type and qualifications.

Visit “Our work” and “Countries” on WFP’s website for more information.

Ref. : VA No.832956

All employment decisions are merit-based. WFP is committed to an inclusive work environment and conducts background checks on candidates.