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Job Description Social Protection Specialist Africa Social Security Association (ASSA) Department: Social Protection Department Address: Mafao House, 8th Floor, Old Moshi Road, P. O. Box 1394, Arusha – Tanzania Website: www.assa-africa.org Job details Duty station: Arusha, Tanzania Contract type: Full-Time Closing date: 23 September 2026 About the Africa Social Security Association The Africa Social Security Association (ASSA), headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania – is a continental, membership-based body established by social security institutions in Africa with a mandate to foster collaboration, cooperation in promoting the development of social security and support the growth of social protection systems in the continent. ASSA is seeking a motivated Social Protection Specialist to join its Secretariat, reporting to the Secretary General. Arusha-based candidates are preferred. Key

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Monitor and analyze social protection policies, legislation, regulatory frameworks and emerging trends across Africa and provide relevant technical advice to the Association and its members.

- Conduct research and analysis on key social protection issues, including coverage extension, informality, adequacy of

BENEFITS

- , pension reform, portability, financing, digitalization and social inclusion.

- Support the development of programmes, strategies and initiatives that advance ASSA’s objectives and contribute to strengthening social protection systems across the continent.

- Develop and contribute to policy briefs, technical papers, research reports, position papers and other knowledge products.

- Provide technical support in the design and delivery of capacity-building programmes, technical workshops, conferences and policy dialogues.

- Support ASSA’s engagement with member institutions, governments, regional and continental bodies, development partners and other stakeholders on social protection and social security matters.

- Contribute technical perspectives to ASSA’s policy advocacy, strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening social protection outcomes in Africa.

- Manage and maintain relevant social protection data, information and knowledge resources to support evidence-based decision-making.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Secretary General.

- Minimum

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Protection from a recognized institution.

- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in social protection.

- Must be a Tanzanian national.

- Strong understanding of social protection systems, policies and programmes, particularly within the African context.

- Strong research, policy analysis and analytical skills.

- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

- Ability to translate research and evidence into practical policy and programme recommendations.

- Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and continental environment.

- How to apply Send a cover letter, CV, and academic/professional certificates and transcripts to [email protected] , subject line “Application – Social Protection Specialist,” by 23 September 2026 .

HOW TO APPLY

How to apply Send a cover letter, CV, and academic/professional certificates and transcripts to [email protected] , subject line “Application – Social Protection Specialist,” by 23 September 2026 .