About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Social Protection Financing and Resource Mobilization Consultant to support the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) in the West Bank and Gaza. The consultant will help MoSD develop a structured, evidence-based fundraising plan and a comprehensive Fundraising Framework to strengthen sustainable financing for the social protection sector, aligning with the MoSD Sector Strategy 2025–2027 and the Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Protocol.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salaries per job level
- Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents
- Annual leave (1 day per month if the contract duration exceeds six months)
- Learning and development opportunities
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's level or equivalent) in economics, public policy, international development, social policy, or a related field. A first-level degree with substantial additional relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in donor coordination, resource mobilization, fundraising strategy, or development finance.
- Demonstrated experience working with or supporting government ministries or public institutions on fundraising, financing strategies, or social protection programming.
- Proven track record in developing donor coordination frameworks, fundraising plans, or resource mobilization strategies for the social protection or related sectors.
- Fluency in Arabic and English languages.
- Prior experience working in the West Bank and/or Gaza or in comparable fragile and conflict-affected contexts is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with the Palestinian social protection landscape, relevant government structures, and the roles of bilateral and multilateral development partners operating in the West Bank is an asset.
- Experience working with UN agencies, international financial institutions, or bilateral donors in a resource mobilization or partnership capacity is strongly preferred.
- Experience conducting or supporting donor mapping exercises, financing landscape analyses, and stakeholder consultations.
Required documents
- CV (in English)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 4 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+02:00 Israel Time (Jerusalem)
How to apply
- Fill in all mandatory fields on Workday in English.
- Upload an English CV as an attachment.
- Submit the application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with 10+ years of experience in resource mobilization, donor coordination, or development finance.
- Candidates who have a demonstrated track record of supporting government ministries or public institutions in fragile or conflict-affected contexts.
- Individuals with an advanced degree in economics, public policy, or international development and fluency in both Arabic and English.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an on-site consultancy role in Ramallah, requiring familiarity with the Palestinian social protection landscape.
- The consultant must be capable of conducting complex donor mapping and financing landscape analyses independently.
- Applicants should verify the specific contract duration and benefits, as these are consultancy-based terms.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is an excellent opportunity for a senior development finance expert to make a tangible impact on sustainable social protection financing. It is ideal for someone looking to apply their fundraising expertise to a high-stakes environment and build a portfolio of work that demonstrates leadership in donor coordination and policy strategy.
Our take
This role is highly suitable for senior consultants with extensive experience in resource mobilization and a deep understanding of the Palestinian context. Those without significant experience in development finance or donor relations may find this role less suitable.
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