Programme Policy Officer (Gender and Inclusion) - NOB

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer ( Gender and Inclusion )

Grade: NOB

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months (extendable)

Duty Station: Islamabad

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

In line with the WFP Gender Policy 2022 and WFP guidance on inclusion, the position will focus on ensuring compliance with corporate and global training, documentation and reporting requirements on gender equity, women’s empowerment and inclusion, the position will also be required to work with programme teams to develop a portfolio of targeted activities that promote gender equity, empowerment and inclusion.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reporting to the Head of Programme (HoP) and with technical support from the Regional Bureau and Headquarters, the Gender and Inclusion Officer will provide strategic and technical support for WFP’s work in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) and Inclusion as outlined in the Country Strategic Plan (2023-2027). Based in Islamabad, the incumbent may be required to travel to WFP offices within Pakistan and to visit programme activities in the districts.

Coordination, capacity development and advocacy around gender and inclusion.

• Provide strategic and technical support to the CO for the implementation of the corporate gender, disability, PSEA and GBV policies and procedures, and integrate cross- cutting themes into WFP Operationso Lead systematic gender, PSEA, and disability analyses to support programme design and implementation.o Capacity development and support to WFP staff in the implementation of gender, disability, and PSEA commitments,• Lead the Country Office in the annual gender and age markers (GaM) exercise, disability and PSEA country assessments and follow-up with the Regional Bureau and the HQ for final submission and approval.• Liaise with RBB advisors, provide updates, and contribute towards various requests and products related to gender and inclusion.• Take the lead in conducting the regular PSEA assessment of cooperating partners in close coordination with the CP unit, build CPs’ capacities, develop CSIPs (Capacity Strengthening Implementation Plan) and coordinate with relevant UN agencies for joint PSEA assessments.• Support WFP Provincial Offices to lead PSEA provincial chapters and implement provincial network plans.• Represent WFP in various interagency and other relevant forums some of these include but are not limited to INGAD, GTG, PSEA Group, DI, GBV and UNSDCF Outcome 2 (Gender Equality) and take the lead in reporting results and partnering with UN agencies for joint programming;• Coordinate the Gender Results Network (GRN) and lead activities to celebrate International Women’s Day and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Support for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

• In partnership with programme teams, develop projects that focus on creating gender equality and empowering women.• Translate projects into funding proposals with support from other Programme units, the Head of Programme and Budget and Programming Team.• Support the programme teams in implementing the activities focusing on gender equity and women empowerment within larger programmes. Lead development of programmes with gender equality and women empowerment as key outcomes, such as rural women’s livelihoods, capacity strengthening on digital and financial literacy, and social behaviour change communication on gender issues• Work with the Head of Programme and food security analysis teams to develop concepts for research and special studies focusing on vulnerable or marginalized groups, and contribute to the analysis, reporting and use of study findings for advocacy, government policy discussions and programme design.

Partnerships and advocacy for gender equality and women empowerment:

• Participate in UN inter-agency mechanisms for coordinated implementation and advocacy on issues related to gender, inclusion, and women empowerment.• Participate in other partnership networks on gender, inclusion, or women empowerment for joint advocacy and to enhance visibility of WFP’s work in these areas.• Participate in Government led forums and meetings on gender, inclusion and women empowerment.• Explore joint projects or advocacy events with Government and other partner agencies on areas of common concern regarding gender and inclusion.• Build capacities of partner agencies, especially implementing partners, on gender and inclusion through trainings, exposure visits or other such activities.• Any other duty as required and in line with duties of the position.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPEREINCE

• Previous experience in humanitarian or development contexts (International organizations and/or UN system)

Education:

Master’s Degree in Gender, Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology or any other relevant Social Science discipline.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of relevant postgraduate professional-level work experience in areas around human development, including gender equality, women’s empowerment, PSEA or inclusion. • Experience in preparing funding and research proposals with focus on gender and inclusion. • Proven experience in research methods, including study design, field work, quantitative and qualitative analysis and advocacy/communications.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge of the Government of Pakistan’s policies and frameworks around gender equality and women’s empowerment; • Strong analytical, research and writing skills; • Understanding of the UN system; • Good knowledge of programme design, monitoring and reporting on outcomes of gender equity and women’s empowerment.

Languages:Fluency (level C) in English language.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

Leading by example with integrity,

Driving results and delivering on commitments,

Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,

Applying strategic thinking,

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=833087&company=C0000168410P

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.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: global.inclusion@wfp.org, cc’ing pakistan.hr@wfp.org. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP Pakistan is in the second year of its Country Strategic Plan 2023-2027 in which WFP is aiming to consolidate its role as a partner of choice for the Government in critical operational and policy areas. This CSP highlights WFP’s plan to continue to shift its focus from direct implementation to institutional capacity strengthening and the provision of technical assistance. The CSP outlines priority areas of support including emergency preparedness, early action and emergency response, strengthening resilience through community asset creation and livelihoods support, and policy and capacity support to strengthening Pakistan’s food systems.In areas of human capital development WFP Pakistan also implements one of the largest stunting prevention programmes in the world, for the Government of Pakistan, which provides nutritional and financial support through the first 1000 days, targeting pregnant and breastfeeding women and children less than 2 years of age. In addition, WFP is currently engaging with provincial governments to design and pilot school meals programmes as per the different contexts and needs.Within all of the programme activities and objectives, gender and inclusion are at the forefront of WFP’s objectives of reaching the most vulnerable. In the 2022 Gender Policy, WFP envisions a world with zero hunger where everyone has equal opportunities, equal access to resources and an equal voice in the decisions that shape their lives, including as individuals within households, communities and societies. The pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment is central to WFP’s mission of saving lives and changing lives and supporting countries in their quest to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The policy has three objectives to address the gender inequalities that continue to exacerbate food insecurity and poor nutrition outcomes:

I. Achieve equitable access to and control over food security and nutritionII. Address the root causes of gender inequalities that affect food security and nutritionIII. Advance the economic empowerment of women and girls in food security and nutrition

Given the unique operations undertaken by WFP Pakistan, including direct implementation and technical support, WFP Pakistan is seeking a Programme Policy Officer - Gender & Inclusion to not only support the Country Office in meeting and documenting global commitments to gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusion, but also to work with programme teams to design women-focused programmes that support those commitments.

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.