Social Protection Advisor

Job Responsibilities

Formulation of policies and programmes that will create a positive impact both at national and regional level.
Provide strategic and technical support to the 8 countries within the region.
Ensure social protection and accountability to affected population (AAP) across the organization’s operations in the region.
Support efforts to integrate into the organization’s programmes accountability to affected populations (AAP) andsocial protection
Apply a conflict sensitive or peace building approach as appropriate and support principled humanitarian access.
Coordinate the regional bureaus’ efforts to support country offices with the practical implementation of various policies.
Develop, nurture and sustain partnerships both locally and internationally
Participate in and carry-out, as needed, the development, appraisal and supervision of social protection and jobs related activities supported by the organization, including analytical and operational work
Respond to government and donor partners requests for action on project implementation issues and help to ensure timely and complete responses to those requests
Support the day-to-day operational activities to the organizationprojects and programs in their unit
Organize, lead and participate in missions to provide technical inputs and share global best practices with government counterparts, including improving the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
Participate in developing reports and program evaluations as relevant.
Contribute to cross-sectoral work, collaborating with other initiatives in social protection.

Qualifications Required

Advanced degree (MA or PHD) in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, international development, development economics or another related field like international relations, human rights, and political science or humanitarian studies.
7 years solid progressive experience preferably in humanitarian setting.
The candidate must be willing to travel extensively.
Knowledge of French is desirable.
Partnership Development experience
Regional experience will be an added advantage.

Personal Qualities

Strong technical leadership traits
Understanding of government policy design and development
Must be a strong change agent