Gender Officer

Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the 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.

The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) leads FAO's support to countries in the region in transforming their agrifood systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identifies regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development and ensures the planning and implementation of FAO's strategic response in the region through a multidisciplinary approach. It implements approved programmes and projects, monitors programme implementation, and ensures that they contribute to addressing regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Strategic Framework and Programme of Work and Budget.

RNE supports regional policy dialogues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports knowledge exchange, capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region. It develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).

The post is located in the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) in Cairo, Egypt.

Reporting Lines The Gender Officer reports to the Regional Programme Leader (RPL) of the Regional Office for Near East and North Africa (RNE).

Technical Focus The Gender Officer will contribute to the implementation of the FAO Strategic Framework as well as to the Gender Equality Policy, which aims to achieve gender equality in all aspects of FAO’s work. Specifically, the incumbent will address gender equality in aspects such as food security and nutrition and the sustainable management of natural resources such as forestry, fisheries, livestock and water; gender-sensitive value chains and trade; collection, analysis and use of gender-relevant sex disaggregated data; gender-sensitive social protection, disaster risk reduction, resilience building and climate-smart agriculture; reduction of rural women's work burden; gender mainstreaming across the Organization including monitoring and reporting; women's access to productive resources including land and water rights.

Key Results Comprehensive technical, analytical and/or policy analysis support and the development of specialized tools, methodologies, systems and/or databases to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of the programme of work and related products, projects, publications and services.

Key Functions • Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams and working groups, leads and/or participates in teams, participates in Organization-wide committees, project teams and working groups and provides specialized expertise on gender international technical networks and/or technical policy and standard setting bodies. • Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks and related tools, methodologies and systems, etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of the programmes of work, products, projects and services. • Designs and conducts gender and socioeconomic research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative tools and methodologies, flagship publications/technical reports and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical inputs and/or policy advice and expertise. • Responds to requests and provides technical/policy advice, assistance and solutions to Regional, Subregional and Country Offices related to gender, and provides technical backstopping to field projects both in development and humanitarian contexts. • Promotes international cooperation and collaboration, advocates best practices and increased gender related policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings and conferences. • Coordinates capacity development activities involving knowledge sharing, the organization of training workshops, awareness raising, seminars and meetings as well as the development of related materials, on-line tools and information kits. • Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

Specific Functions • Undertakes policy analysis and research on effective ways to address gender inequalities and promotes women's empowerment in agriculture, and food security and nutrition. • Supports governments and regional organizations to formulate and implement gender-sensitive agriculture, rural development, and food security and nutrition policies and programmes, including also support to countries facing protracted crises or at risk of natural disasters. • Produces knowledge products and capacity development materials, and implements learning events to enhance the skills of FAO staff and Members. • Organizes regional meetings, workshops, learning events and policy dialogues to influence global debates. • Advocates for the integration of social and gender equality issues into FAO's programmes and projects, and participates in the project appraisal process. • Acts as regional gender focal point, coordinates a regional Gender Focal Point (GFP) network and strengthens capacity of professional staff in Decentralized Offices in the region. • Ensures monitoring and timely reporting of the implementation of the Gender Equality Policy and the regional gender workplan and provides oversight and support to FAO Country Offices to formulate, implement and report on country specific annual gender action plans. • Collaborates and provides technical support to Regional Teams, FAO Country Offices and related governments and partners on gender equality and women's empowerment and carries out gender mainstreaming, awareness raising and advocacy activities; provides technical support and advice related to gender-based violence. • Represents the Organization at regional meetings and conferences, advocates for strategic partnerships sharing of best practices, and policy dialogue, and develops and negotiates effective working relationships and agreements with international and national partners. • Performs other duties, as required. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in social sciences, rural sociology, gender studies, rural development, social anthropology, agricultural economics or other relevant social sciences. • Seven years of relevant experience in socioeconomic analysis, policy formulation, capacity building in relation to gender equality and women's empowerment, in development and/or humanitarian contexts. • Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (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. • Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge related to food security and nutrition, agriculture, rural development and rural poverty and gender, and other social issues. • Extent and relevance of experience in quantitative and qualitative socioeconomic analysis. • Extent and relevance of experience in policy analysis, formulation, monitoring and evaluation in the fields of gender equality and social policies, both in development and humanitarian contexts. • Extent and relevance of experience in providing technical support to governments in the formulation and implementation of gender-sensitive agriculture, rural development and food security and nutrition policies and programmes. • Extent and relevance of experience in capacity development and organization of awareness raising and training activities. • Ability to mobilize resources.