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 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 public sector fundraising partners are pivotal in supporting WFP projects that save and change lives globally.
Fundraising for the thematic agenda from development partners is gaining momentum following the approval of WFP’s Strategic Plan. Such fundraising requires targeted, cross-departmental strategies, especially in social protection financing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the implementation of a government donor engagement work plan on social protection, enabling WFP to identify, develop, and strengthen partnerships aligned with strategic objectives. This includes organizing thematic discussions, events, and publications.
Develop and position WFP’s value proposition in social protection, creating donor engagement materials tailored to different audiences and aligned with policy dialogues at national and global levels.
Guide partnership strategies for social protection across functional units, regional bureaux, and country offices, supporting proposal writing, partnership management, and best practices dissemination.
Maintain up-to-date donor intelligence on social protection and promote the use of key information systems within WFP.
Coordinate the Social Protection Trust Fund, ensuring donor relations and reporting meet requirements.
Manage the social protection partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data analysis, and outreach plans to maximize resource mobilization and collaboration opportunities.
Support corporate dialogue with partners through high-level consultations, highlighting strategic opportunities and providing recommendations to senior management.
Assist in designing partnership proposals, negotiations, and agreements in line with organizational norms and regulations, ensuring partner visibility and compliance.
In countries where WFP operates, support positioning of the social protection portfolio with governments and international institutions, sharing insights and advising on donor engagement.
Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced university degree in International Development, Economics, International Relations, Social Protection, or related fields.
Experience: Minimum of eight years in partnership roles related to social protection policy, financing, and programming.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Expertise in social protection policies, 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 engagements across sectors and geographies.
Experience in resource mobilization, negotiations, and strategic planning.
Data-driven decision-making skills and external communication expertise.
Innovative approach 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, determined by contract type and candidate qualifications. For more information, visit "Our work" and "Countries" on WFP’s website.
Ref. : VA No.832956
All employment decisions are merit-based. WFP is committed to an inclusive, harassment-free workplace. All candidates will undergo background checks.
Note: Employment will not be offered to members of specific oversight bodies within the UN system during or within three years after their service.
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