Gender & Protection Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in the Regional Bureaux (RB) and Country Office (CO), and typically report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer. Job holders operate with minimal supervision and provide guidance to junior staff. They are heavily involved in day–to-day activities, analytical work and provide advice on less complex issues.
JOB PURPOSE
Providing strategic and technical support for the mainstreaming of gender equality and women’s empowerment in WFP operations. The incumbent may be required to travel to support field offices and WFP’s operations as needed.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced university degree (MA), or first university degree with additional relevant work experience and/or training/courses, in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, gender, international development, development economics or another related field like international relations, human rights, political science, or humanitarian studies.
Experience: At least three years of responsible professional work experience on gender and protection.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is essential. Spoken and written language skills in Somali are preferred.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Core responsibilities:

Support robust mainstreaming of gender and protection/AAP into programming and operations, including systematic age and gender analysis, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, strategy and policy advice on specific gender/protection/AAP issues which impact WFP operations, including in the targeting of beneficiaries, choice of transfer modalities, making sure programmes do no harm.
Provide advice, guidance and follow-up in relation to protection and gender aspects of the Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism and Targeting.
Facilitate and support the integration of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) approaches in the monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management frameworks and ensure that gender considerations are integrated in all data collection initiatives, and to ensure proper gender analysis ensues.
Lead the implementation of Gender Action Plans and working towards progress to meet yearly targets.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Assist in developing staff and partner capacities to integrate gender equality, inclusion and protection principles into their work, employing diverse learning methods in daily operations and operations.Work with the budget and programming office to generate gender budgeting for submission on a yearly basis.Advocate management for adequate allocation of human and financial resources for effective mainstreaming of gender and protection-sensitivity.Responsible for gender and protection reporting particularly for information requests coming from Regional and Headquarters, including preparing corporate reporting such as the Standard Project Reporting, tracking all gender and protection related indicators and benchmarks.Provide WFP staff with regular information and updates on gender and protection concerns and trends in WFP’s programme areas.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Advocacy and partnership responsibilities:

Together with the Gender Results Network, identify opportunities for advocacy for the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment, and protection-sensitive planning and risk mitigation, including corporate events such as 16 days of activism and Women’s Day.
Support the development of relationships with gender and protection mandated agencies and inter-agency fora to strengthen coordination and advancement of gender equality, inclusion, protection, and AAP as related to food and nutrition security.
Represent WFP in interagency working groups (including the Gender Themed Group, Gender Based Violence sub-cluster, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Violence Taskforce meetings) related to gender equality and protection as necessary.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Knowledge & Skills:

Has experience working across the Program portfolio including Gender & Protection.
In-depth knowledge of gender and protection in humanitarian and resilience settings, including gender-based violence, humanitarian policy issues, and their linkage with food security and nutrition.
Solid analytical, writing skills, and communication skills.
Sound knowledge and skills in training and facilitation.
Knowledge of UN system policies and functions of gender-mandated agencies.
Flexibility to travel on short notice and to challenging and difficult environments.
Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations.
Experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and other WFP software an asset.
Knowledge of WFP administrative policies and procedures considered an asset.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives : Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
Be a force for positive change : Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
Make the mission inspiring to our team : Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions : Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.

People

Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills : Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP.
Create an inclusive culture : Recognizes the contributions of teammates, and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognise the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback : Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit : Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios)

Performance

Encourage innovation & creative solutions : Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
Focus on getting results : Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
Make commitments and make good on commitments : Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
Be Decisive : Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.

Partnership

Connect and share across WFP units : Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning
Build strong external partnerships : Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships
Be politically agile & adaptable : Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships : Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.