Job Title: Government Partnerships Consultant – Social Protection

Type of Contract: International Consultancy
Division: Global Partner Countries – Thematic Team
Duty Station: Rome HQ, Italy – with some travel
Duration: 5 months – with potential 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. Its mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. WFP works globally to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that vulnerable populations, especially women and children, have access to nutritious food.
The Global Partner Countries Division (GPC) supports efforts to meet resource needs through engagement with governments and public sector institutions. The Thematic Team, established in 2021, advances WFP’s climate, resilience, social protection, and nutrition portfolios by strategic fundraising for development activities.
Organizational Context
WFP seeks to fill the position of Government Partnerships Officer for Social Protection, based at Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Job Purpose
WFP relies on voluntary contributions to finance its projects, making relationships with public sector partners crucial. Fundraising for development partners, especially in social protection, requires targeted strategies and expertise in social protection financing.
Responsibilities

Implement a government donor engagement work plan to develop and strengthen partnerships aligned with WFP’s strategic goals, including organizing thematic discussions, events, and publications.
Position WFP’s value proposition in social protection with partners, develop tailored engagement materials, and support policy dialogue in relevant fora.
Guide units, regional bureaux, and country offices on partnership strategies, proposal writing, and best practices; update social protection portfolios and funding needs.
Maintain donor intelligence and promote organizational use of key information systems.
Coordinate the Social Protection Trust Fund, ensuring donor relations and reporting are managed effectively.
Manage the social protection partnerships portfolio, identify opportunities for expansion, and pursue new collaborations.
Support corporate dialogue with partners, including high-level consultations, and provide strategic recommendations.
Assist in designing partnership proposals, negotiations, and agreements, ensuring partner visibility and compliance.
Support WFP’s positioning of social protection portfolios with governments and institutions, sharing insights and advising on donor engagement.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience
Education: Advanced university degree in International Development, Economics, International Relations, Social Protection, or related fields.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years in partnership roles, with expertise in social protection policy, financing, and programming.
Knowledge and Skills

Experience in developing partnerships and advocacy events.
Proven ability to build long-term relationships across sectors and geographies.
Resource mobilization, negotiation, and proposal development skills.
Data-driven decision-making and external messaging capabilities.
Innovation in systems 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 on working with WFP, visit the 'Our work' and 'Countries' sections on our website.
Ref: VA No.832956
All employment is based on organizational needs, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to an inclusive, harassment-free workplace. Candidates will undergo background checks.
Note: Certain UN bodies' members are ineligible for employment with WFP during and for three years after service.
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