Social Protection Advisor

We are seeking an experienced Social Protection Advisor to join our team, providing expert policy and programming advice in an international development context. This is a part-time contract role for an initial period of one year, with the option to extend.

The Role

You will provide strategic and specialist input to support a range of international development programs, with a focus on social protection in the Indo-Pacific region. Your key responsibilities will include:

Providing high-quality technical assistance to improve the quality and effectiveness of programs, including quality assurance of concepts, designs, and strategies.

Delivering expert policy and strategic advice, ensuring coherence and embedding best practice based on global and in-country evidence.

Conducting analytical activities, such as value-for-money assessments and performance analysis of social protection systems and policies.

Supporting capability building within the organisation through training, mentoring, and the development of guidance materials.

This role requires a proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams and with external partners.

Skills and Expertise

A degree in a relevant field such as Economics, International Development, or a related discipline.

Extensive experience and technical expertise in social protection policy and programming within an international development context.

A strong understanding of the geopolitics and development context of the Indo-Pacific region.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and authoritatively to diverse audiences.

Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Experience in training or capability development is desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain an NV1 security clearance. Location is flexible, but Canberra-based is strongly preferred.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.