Regional Gender Adviser, NO-C, Regional office in Cairo, Egypt
Support gender mainstreaming and integration in WFP programs across the region.
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Overview
Support gender mainstreaming and integration in WFP programs across the region.
You have:
- Advanced University Degree in Gender Studies, International development, International Affairs, Social and Political Sciences or related fields.
- 5-7 years of experience working in Programme and/or Gender with deepened technical knowledge of GEWE.
- Experience in undertaking gender analysis and applying gender tools.
- Good writing, communication, and presentations skills.
- Proficient in the use of office equipment and software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite.
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.
WFP’s Regional Bureau for the Middle East and Northern Africa (RBC), based in Cairo, Egypt, provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in 14 countries: Algeria, Armenia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, State of Palestine, , Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen. These country offices aim to assist roughly one-third of all of WFP’s beneficiaries (approx. 30 million) in some of the most critical humanitarian emergencies of our time. RBC is also active in the ‘Changing Lives’ side of WFP’s mandate, helping national governments and local communities improve nutrition, livelihoods, school feeding, social protection, climate and disaster risk reduction and other programmes that build resilience and support development.
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JOB PURPOSE
The Regional Gender Adviser is expected to support gender mainstreaming across WFP The role of Gender in the Regional Bureau in Cairo (RBC) is to ensure the mainstreaming and integration of gender in the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of WFP’s programmes across the region and is responsible of working with all the country offices in the RBC region
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced University Degree, preferably in Gender Studies, International development, International Affairs, Social and Political Sciences, or other related fields, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Essential experience: • 5-7 years of experience working in Programme and/or Gender with deepened technical knowledge of GEWE. • Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams. • Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions. • Experience in working with partners and gender working groups
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Experience in undertaking gender analysis • Experience in applying gender tools (Gender and Age Marker) • Good writing, communication, and presentations skills and ability to review documents and provide constructive comments.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of major humanitarian and development challenges and issues, specifically strategies and/or policies at global/regional/national level for enhanced GEWE.
- Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word and Power Point.
- Proficient in the use of the data analytical tools (e.g.: excel and SPSS and/or Stata).
- Ability to use the qualitative and quantitative techniques to conduct social researches.
- Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues in the Regional Bureau and Country Offices.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality outputs.
- Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
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- Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of gender transformative activities, plans and processes in the Country Offices in the region, ensuring alignment with the United Nations System-Wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN SWAP) and the new Gender Policy (2022-2026);
- Support in the implementation of the Gender Policy (2022-2026) objectives, through rolling out and ensuring the right implementation of the WFP gender mainstreaming tools in the region, such as Gender Transformation Programme, IASC Gender and Age Marker, Gender Results Network, and the Regional Gender Action Plan;
- Promote effective information-sharing by leading the knowledge management and gender and communication-related matters, and supporting the organization with external presentations, products, and events showcasing WFP experience and learning;
- Develop and coordinate data gathering, monitoring, and oversight systems ensuring that gender is integrated into all programme evaluations, reports, and analyses done at the Country Offices or at the regional level;
- Contribute to and support the Country Offices in the preparation of accurate and timely gender reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information;
- Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor programmes and highlight potential gender and protection risks to project delivery;
- Support the gender capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through providing inputs into training materials;
- Support in the development and management of potential partnerships to identify areas for improvement and mutual accountability for integrating Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) into WFP food assistance; and
- Perform other duties as required.
COMPENSATION DATA
WFP offers a competitive compensation package including: - Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards - Attractive pension plan - Child allowance - Language allowance (subject to passing language assessment) - Medical coverage for staff and dependents - Variety of leave entitlements, incl. 30 days annual leave/year, maternity/paternity leave, and special leave arrangements.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- JOB TITLE: REGIONAL GENDER ADVISER, NOC
- TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: FIXED TERM / NOC
- DURATION & START DATE: 1 YEAR - RENEWABLE
- UNIT/DIVISION: PROGRAMME
- DUTY STATION (CITY, COUNTRY): REGIONAL BUREAU IN CAIRO (RBC), CAIRO, EGYPT
- REPORTS TO: REGIONAL PROGRAMME HEAD
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than Monday 20th December 2021.
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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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, physical or mental disability.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of how you've successfully integrated gender considerations into a project? | This question assesses your practical experience and ability to apply gender analysis in real-world situations. | Discuss a specific project, detailing your approach and the outcomes achieved. |
| What tools or methods do you use to conduct gender analyses? | This question explores your familiarity with gender tools and techniques. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you evaluate the success of gender mainstreaming initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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