Government Partnerships Consultant – Social Protection

Sabiagrik; Salerno; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading humanitarian agency is seeking a Government Partnerships Consultant focused on social protection based in Rome, Italy. This role involves leading engagement with government donors to secure partnerships that support WFP's strategic objectives. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in social protection financing, strong negotiation skills, and experience in partnership management.

Competenze

• Minimum of 8 years in partnership roles.
• Fluent in English (Level C), knowledge of Spanish, French, or Arabic is a strong asset.

Mansioni

• Lead the implementation of a government donor engagement work plan.
• Develop tailored donor engagement materials and support policy dialogues.
• Manage the social protection partnerships portfolio, including analysis and outreach.

Conoscenze

Social protection policy

Partnership development

Resource mobilization

Negotiation

Public policy

Formazione

Advanced 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 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 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 distinct 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 tailored donor engagement materials, and support policy dialogues in national and global fora. Ensure coherent partner engagement across the organization.
3. Guide units and offices on partnership strategies for social protection, providing support on 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. Coordinate the Social Protection Trust Fund, ensuring donor relations and reporting requirements are met.
6. Manage the social protection partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data analysis, and outreach planning to maximize resources and opportunities for collaboration.
7. Support corporate dialogue with partners, highlight strategic opportunities, and advise senior management on building trust and interest in WFP’s social protection work.
8. Assist in designing partnership proposals, negotiate agreements, and ensure partner visibility and compliance with conditions.
9. Support WFP’s positioning with governments and international institutions where WFP operates, based on socio-political insights and donor interests.
10. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced degree in International Development, Economics, International Relations, Social Protection, or relevant field.

Experience: Minimum of 8 years in partnership roles.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• 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 build long-term relationships and expand engagement across sectors and geographies.
• Experience in resource mobilization, negotiations, and contract management.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and external messaging expertise.
• Contributions to system improvements and partner intelligence platforms.

Languages

Fluent 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 website sections “Our work” and “Countries”.

Ref.: VA No.832956

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

Note: No employment will be offered to members of specific UN oversight bodies within three years of service.

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