UN World Food Programme Associate (Gender) Jobs in Nigeria

UN World Food Programme Associate (Gender) Jobs in Nigeria

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 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.

Thorough the WFP Gender Policy 2022 WFO seeks to mainstream gender in emergency preparedness and response, resilience building and development.1 WFP’s approach to gender equality and women’s empowerment is people-centred, promoting diversity and inclusion in all contexts, and commits WFP to inclusive and representative consultation that ensures that the needs, priorities and experiences of all people are reflected in programme design.

In emergency and humanitarian settings, where more than two thirds of all WFP programming is implemented, actions to advance gender equality must be guided first by humanitarian principles and the “do no harm” imperative. This includes an essential focus on protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and gender-based violence during emergencies and protracted crises.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education:

First degree in Gender Studies, Policy Studies, International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or other fields relevant to functional area.

Experience:

6 or more years of progressively responsible work experience with at least 2 years in gender related fields.

Language:

Fluency (level C) in the English language is compulsory.

Organizational Context

Job holders operate with a high degree of independence and manage more junior staff to ensure that programme and policy objectives are achieved in full. They are usually involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work, some of which may be of considerable complexity. At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance improvement. The Gender Associate will have direct line management at the area office -Maiduguri with

technical oversight at the country office-Abuja.

Job Purpose

To provide support to country office activities that effectively meet crisis response and reliance needs as well as address root causes of food and nutrition insecurity at the Area Office level.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Support gender Mainstreaming across various WFP interventions in the area office.

Contribute to the development of a wide variety of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.

Participate and support the implementation of the country office gender mainstreaming activities and events including all meetings, and forums, as needed, to support proper documentation.

Support the CO’s engagement Gender with the other UN agencies, cooperating partners and government partner agencies on gender-related issues at the Area office level.

Support the development and dissemination of gender-related knowledge products.

Prepare briefing notes, talking points, and reports as required.

Other tasks as required.

Other Specific Job Requirements

Experience gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment.

Experience in NGO/INGO engagement.

Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role

The Job requires a person with the potential to deliver well on the gender-related tasks indicated above.

Has some knowledge of gender in the development and humanitarian context.

Expected Competencies and Behaviors

Leads by Example with Integrity

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Applies Strategic Thinking

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Associate (Gender) Jobs in Nigeria

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