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.