Programme Policy Officer - Gender at the United Nations World Food Programme

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer - Gender

Requisition ID: 829252 
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Fixed Term

Job Purpose

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

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

• Provide advice for the integration of gender in the design and implementation of CSP activities.
• Support and strengthen the undertaking and use of gender and age analyses, as standalone activities and integrated into all assessments / data collection.
• 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
• Coordinate the work of the Country Office Gender Results Network.
• Support the CO Partnerships Office in the mobilization of resources GEWE-related activities
• 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
• Provide technical guidance for gender-responsive monitoring.
• Provide advice for integrating gender into the design and implementation of CSP Activities, including in the areas of disaster preparedness, resilience
• 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
• Actively participate in, and contribute to, the work of the inter-agency gender theme group in Nigeria.
• Perform other relevant dues as needed

Other Specific Job Requirements

• To be discussed with the 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 writing 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 produce funding proposals
• Sound knowledge and skills in adult learning
• Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations
• Flexibility to travel in challenging environments
• Ability to effectively communicate through multiple mediums (e.g. messaging, reporting, training)
• Ability to effectively engage with partners

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  15th September, 2023.