SOCIAL POLICY OFFICER (SOCIAL PROTECTION)

Job Description - Social Policy Officer (Social Protection) (2403554) Job Posting Date: 21/Nov/2024 Closure Date 12/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: ESP Job Type Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number: 2002507 CCOG Code: 1L IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device. The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. FAO Commitment: FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. FAO Values: Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values. Organizational Setting: The Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) coordinates Programme Priority Areas on gender equality and rural women's empowerment and on inclusive rural transformation. The post is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division’s (ESP) Social Protection Team. Reporting Lines: The Social Policy Officer (Social Protection) reports to the Senior Social Policy Officer/Social Protection Team Leader. Technical Focus: Provide specific technical expertise on inclusivity in FAO's work on social protection systems. Key Results: Collection, analysis, and review of information, data, and statistics, and project/meeting services to support programme products, projects, publications, and services. Key Functions: Collects, reviews/cross-checks, and/or analyses relevant data to support delivery of programme projects, products, publications, and services. Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports, and edits/revises technical documents. Participates in the development of improved tools and methodologies. Updates databases and web pages. Participates on multidisciplinary project/work teams. Participates in the development of training materials and the organization of workshops/seminars. Participates in the organization, conduct, and follow-up of meetings, consultations, and conferences. Specific Functions: Delivers technical assistance to FAO Decentralized Offices and governments for making social protection systems responsive to rural women and other population groups. Contributes to delivering technical and capacity development support to civil society organizations. Undertakes quantitative and/or qualitative policy analysis and develops technical reports. Participates in teams of internal and external actors to enhance understanding of how social protection systems can be more inclusive. Participates in internal and external meetings and fora involving social protection actors. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements: Advanced university degree in political science, economics, institutional development, social anthropology, gender, or other relevant social sciences. Three years of relevant experience in socio-economic analysis, policy formulation, capacity building. Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language. Technical/Functional Skills: Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable. Extent and relevance of experience in setting up and undertaking socio-economic and/or policy research. Ability to engage in policy dialogue with governments. Experience of at least two years in relation to social protection. FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. HOW TO APPLY: To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For further assistance, contact FAO’s client support team. #J-18808-Ljbffr