World Food Program (WFP),Programme policy Officer- SC8 (Gender Analyst)Jobs Vacancy

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL
CONTEXT

These
jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), R

egional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices
(COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.
Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a
more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular
feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy
activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.

JOB
PURPOSE

Providing
strategic and technical support for the mainstreaming of gender equality and
women’s empowerment across WFP operations in Rwanda. The incumbent will be
required to travel to support field offices and WFP’s operations as needed.

KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under
the supervision of the Head of Programme Unit and with technical support from
the Gender Office at Headquarters and the Regional Bureau, the incumbent will
be responsible for the following duties:

Coordinate
the implementation of the Country Office Gender Action Plan, linked to the
Regional Gender Implementation Strategy and corporate Gender Policy
(2015-2020), Regional Gender Implementation Strategy.
Coordinate
implementation of Gender Transformation Programme and follow up pertinent
issues to achieve the relevant targets.
Coordinate
the work and strengthen the capacities of the Country Officer Gender
Results Network members
Support
the CO management in ensuring integration of GEWE into zero hunger
strategic review and country strategic planning processes.
Provide
policy and programme support on specific gender issues that impact on WFP
operations, as needed
Organise
awareness events and staff training to develop staff capacities to
integrate GEWE into their work and assist in developing gender equality
training materials, adapted to the local context.
Organise
partner training to strengthen WFP partners’ gender awareness, gender
analysis capacities and ability to mainstream gender in programming and
operations
Support
the management in establishing and strengthening strategic partnerships on
GEWE
Support
the management in mobilising resources to support implementation of the
Country Office Gender Action Plan and related GEWE initiatives

STANDARD
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

A
university degree in social sciences, gender, international development,
human rights, development economics or related field.

Experience

At
least one year of relevant work experience in gender or related field.

Language

Working
knowledge (proficiency/Level C) of English is required
Working
knowledge of French and/or Kinyarwanda is an asset

DESIRABLE
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge
of gender in humanitarian and development settings, gender-based violence,
humanitarian policy issues and linkages with food security and nutrition.
Analytical
skills, including gender analysis.
Strong
communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate
through multiple mediums (e.g. policy, advocacy messaging, reporting,
training)
Proven
coordination skills
Knowledge
of the UN system, including gender-related mandates
Team
spirit and excellent interpersonal relations