Social Protection Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 02 Sep 2026 18 days left

Overview

The role involves providing technical expertise in social protection, focusing on areas such as jobs, labour market interventions, management information systems, inclusive climate action, and resource mobilization. The specialist will contribute to strengthening social protection systems and promoting inclusive climate action and disaster risk management.


Key Responsibilities
  • Developing analytical and guidance products
  • Providing technical and operational support in the design and delivery of social protection policies, programmes as well as the development of information systems
  • Designing and delivering training on social protection
  • Representing FAO in relevant external forums and coordination platforms, as well as at specific workshops and conferences as required
  • Contributing and/or leading the writing of research, report and knowledge products
  • Developing proposals and other partnership and resource mobilization material
  • Supporting the technical review and quality assurance of various project and programme related material including proposals, project formulation documents and related products
  • Any other tasks as required.
Required Experience

At least one (1) year for Category C, five (5) years for Category B, ten (10) years for Category A of relevant experience in social protection, socio-economic analysis, policy assistance, and capacity building in relation to social protection. Extent and relevance of country-based experience in strengthening national social protection systems for rural populations and their integration with agricultural and/or climate policies and programmes. Extent and relevance of experience supporting the development of knowledge products to inform and influence the design and reform of social protection systems the country level. Experience in working in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.

Qualifications

Relevant technical university degree or certificate (for PSAs) or advanced university degree (for Consultants) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in political science, social policy, development studies, disaster management, economics, institutional development, or other relevant social sciences. Consultants with bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.

Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge of English (level C).
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of a second FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.
Contract Duration
Up to 11 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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