H3Job Title: Government Partnerships Consultant – Social Protection /h3 ul liType of Contract: International Consultancy /li liDivision: Global Partner Countries – Thematic Team /li liDuty Station (City, Country): Rome HQ, Italy – would involve some travel /li liDuration: 5 months – with possibility for extension /li /ul h3BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT : /h3 h3ABOUT WFP /h3 pThe 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. /p pThe 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. /p h3ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT /h3 pWFP 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. /p h3JOB PURPOSE /h3 pWFP 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. /p pFundraising 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. /p h3KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ol liLead 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. /li liPosition WFP with partners on its value proposition in social protection, develop tailored donor engagement materials, and support policy dialogue in national and global fora. Manage internal coordination for coherent partner engagement. /li liGuide functional units, Regional Bureaux, and Country Offices on partnership strategies, proposal writing, and best practices in partnership development. Disseminate best practices and update social protection portfolios and funding needs. /li liMaintain up-to-date donor intelligence on social protection and promote the use of key information systems within WFP. /li liCoordinate the Social Protection Trust Fund, ensuring donor relations and reporting needs are met. /li liManage the social protection partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data analysis, and outreach planning to maximize resources and opportunities for collaboration. /li liSupport high-level corporate dialogues, highlight strategic opportunities, and advise senior management on fostering trust and interest in WFP’s social protection contributions through briefs and cheat sheets. /li liAssist in designing large or complex partnership proposals, negotiate strategic partnership agreements or MOUs, and ensure partner visibility and compliance with partner conditions. /li liIn countries where WFP operates, support effective positioning of the social protection portfolio vis-à-vis national governments and international institutions, sharing insights on donor interests and engagement strategies. /li liPerform other related duties as required. /li /ol h3QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE /h3 pbEducation: /b Advanced university degree in International Development, Economics, International Relations, Social Protection, or relevant fields. /p puExperience: /u Minimum eight years of relevant professional experience in partnership roles. /p h3KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS /h3 ul liExperience and expertise in social protection policy, financing, and programming. /li liUnderstanding of government and corporate strategies, public policy formulation, and influence levels. /li liExperience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships and organizing advocacy events. /li liProven ability to develop long-term partner relationships across sectors and geographies. /li liExperience in resource mobilization, negotiation, and contract management. /li liData-driven decision-making skills and the ability to create external messaging and briefs tailored to stakeholder interests. /li liContributions to system improvements and partner intelligence platforms. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 pFluency (level C) in English. Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Arabic is a strong asset. /p h3Terms and Conditions /h3 pWFP offers a competitive compensation package, determined by contract type and candidate qualifications and experience. /p pPlease visit WFP’s website sections “Our work” and “Countries” for more information on operations. /p pbRef. : VA No.832956 /b /p pAll employment decisions are based on merit, organizational needs, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to an inclusive work environment and conducts rigorous background and reference checks. /p pMembers of certain UN bodies and oversight entities are ineligible for employment with WFP during and for three years after their service. /p pAt Sabiagrik, we are dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap in the agriculture sector, helping enthusiasts transform their passion into thriving businesses. /p pJ-18808-Ljbffr /p #J-18808-Ljbffr