Programme Policy Officer -Gender, NOC, Abuja

Programme & Policy

Overview

Lead gender mainstreaming across WFP activities and strengthen partnerships

You have:

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, gender, international development, international relations, human rights, political science, or a related field.
• Fluency in English language and the duty station's language.
• At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment programming/operations.
• Experience in writing analytical documents and reports.
• Experience in conducting participatory gender and age analyses, utilizing mixed methods.
• Experience in delivering gender-related training and capacity-strengthening initiatives.
• Knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE) related mandates.
• In-depth knowledge of gender in humanitarian and development settings, and linkages with food security and nutrition.
• Ability to effectively communicate through multiple mediums (e.g., messaging, reporting, training).
• Ability to effectively engage with partners and produce funding proposals.
• Sound knowledge and skills in adult learning.
• Flexibility to travel in challenging environments.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Advanced university degree in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, gender, international development, international relations, human rights, political science, or another related field.

Language:

National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These roles are likely found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs). Job holders are likely to report to the relevant Director or more senior programme post.

Job holders are likely to manage a moderate portfolio of activities that may include contribution to and/or direct management of programmes in COs of moderate complexity, or contribution to policy formulation and provision of technical advice at RB or HQ level for a defined area of expertise. Job holders operate with considerable independence in their specialities and may manage a substantial team of junior professional and support staff

JOB PURPOSE

The Gender Officer (NOC) will lead the mainstreaming of gender across WFP activities and strengthen partnerships in support of implementation on of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and commitment to strengthen gender transformative programming.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide advice for the integration of gender in the design and implementation of CSP activities.

2. Support and strengthen the undertaking and use of gender and age analyses, as standalone activities and integrated into all assessments / data collection.

3. Provide technical guidance for gender-responsive monitoring.

4. Provide advice for integrating gender into the design and implementation of CSP Activities, including in the areas of disaster preparedness, resilience

5. Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships in support of gender equality and women’s empowerment outcomes, including with other UN agencies, NGOs, local CSOs and private sector

6. Actively participate in, and contribute to, the work of the inter-agency gender theme group in Nigeria.

7. Assist HR in designing and delivering learning opportunities for WFP Nigeria employees, as well as partners (as applicable), to increase their abilities to integrate gender into their work/ functional areas

8. Coordinate the work of the Country Office Gender Results Network.

9. Support the CO Partnerships Office in the mobilization of resources GEWE-related activities

10. Contribute to the Country Office communication activities, including review of regular updates and briefing materials, as well as sharing of activities through the WFP Gender Community

11. Perform other relevant dues as needed

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

To be discussed with Supervisor.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

At least 5 years of progressively responsible relevant professional and practical experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment programming / operations

Experience in wring analytical documents and reports

Experience in conducting participatory gender and age analyses, utilising mixed methods

Experience in delivering gender-related training and capacity-strengthening initiatives

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of the GEWE-related mandates

In-depth knowledge of gender in humanitarian and development settings, , humanitarian issues and linkages with food security and nutrition.

Ability to effectively communicate through multiple mediums (e.g. messaging, reporting, training)

Ability to effectively engage with partners

Ability to produce funding proposals

Sound knowledge and skills in adult learning

Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations

Flexibility to travel in challenging environments

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only Nigerian nationals or holders of valid residence and work permits are eligible to apply for this position. (For G-level positions, for NO level positions candidates must be Nigerian Nationals)
• Applications are to be submitted and received online and in English language only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing is strictly prohibited. Canvassing of any sort will lead to the automatic disqualification of the concerned applicant.
• WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
• WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation, and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation package. For more details please visit the International Civil Service Commission's website: http://icsc.un.org (link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salaries/nigeria.htm).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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