Social Policy Officer (Social Protection)

Job Posting: 21/Nov/2024
Closure Date: 12/Dec/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: ESP
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-2
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2002507
CCOG Code: 1L
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- 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
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
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 Division works with Members and other partners to achieve resilient and inclusive rural livelihoods for people living in conditions of vulnerability, reduce gender inequalities and advance women's economic empowerment and promote people-centred climate action and equitable access to natural resources. The Division also leads efforts to integrate the cross-cutting themes of gender, youth and inclusion throughout the work programmes of the Organization. ESP structures its work around three core Objectives: 1) Build sustainable and resilient livelihoods for vulnerable people in agrifood systems; 2) Achieve gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood systems; and 3) Promote equitable, inclusive and sustainable climate action and natural resource management.
The post is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division's (ESP) Social Protection Team and largely contributes to the Divisional Objective 3 "Promote equitable, inclusive and sustainable climate action and natural resource management".
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 and in alignment with the Organization's Policy on Gender Equality.

Key Functions

- Collects, reviews/cross checks and/or analyses relevant agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environmental, nutrition/food composition and/or gender related data, statistics and information to support delivery of programme projects, products, publications and services.
- Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical documents and/or publications.
- 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 etc.
- Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.

Specific Functions

- Delivers technical assistance to FAO Decentralized Offices and governments for making social protection systems responsive to rural women and other population groups (e.g. Indigenous Peoples, people living with disabilities etc.).
- Contributes to delivering technical and capacity development support to civil society organizations working on collective action for enabling them to effectively engage in social protection policy dialogue, policy implementation and policy evaluation.
- Undertakes quantitative and/or qualitative policy analysis and develops technical reports to inform i) global and regional narratives; ii) policy dialogue with state and civil society organizations on inclusive social protection; and iii) the design of national policies and programmes.
- Participates in teams of internal and external actors, including with civil society organizations with experience in collective action, to enhance understanding of how social protection systems can be more inclusive of rural populations, including women, Indigenous Peoples and people living with disabilities.
- Participates in internal and external meetings and fora involving social protection actors, including civil society organizations with experience in collective action.

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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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

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 and proven ability to write reports and publications.
- Extent and relevance of experience in analysing policies from the perspective of inclusivity.
- Ability to play an active role in delivering capacity development support and in engaging in policy dialogue with governments.
- Experience of at least two years in relation to social protection, including experience on working with civil society organizations.

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

- Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
- FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

- Dependency allowances
- Rental subsidy
- Education grant for children
- Home leave travel
- 30 working days of annual leave per year
- Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
- International health insurance; optional life insurance
- Disability protection

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

- elements of family-friendly policies
- flexible working arrangements
- standards of conduct.

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HOW TO APPLY

- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
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- Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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