Programme Policy Officer-Gender and Protection

Join World Food Programme (WFP) as a Programme Policy Officer-Gender and Protection — this full time role is based in Garowe. The successful candidate will bring strong Programme Affairs experience spanning at least 1 - 2 years. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Apr, 08. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:A key recommendation from the Somalia Country Portfolio Evaluation (2012 – 2017) was to include protection, accountability to affected populations (AAP)and gender into programming. As a result, WFP Somalia has progressively strengthened the integration of gender and protection in programming throughthe establishment of full time Protection & Gender and AAP technical positions, increased engagement and partnership with various protection actors, anddevelopment of guidelines to improve programme design and implementation. Efforts include the development of community-based targeting guidelines forSomalia through the Food Security Cluster (FSC), mapping of GBV referral pathways in collaboration with the GBV sub-cluster and UNICEF, engagement withvarious actors on disability and inclusion of marginalized/minority groups, and incorporation of organizations representing minority/marginalized groups inthe FSC regional coordination hubs.In 2020, WFP also took leadership in championing collective accountability, coordinating the development of key data categories for a collective feedbackmechanism that was shared with the Inter-Cluster Coordinating Group (ICCG) and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).With the approval of the GlobalProtection and Accountability Policy (2020), WFP is required to apply a protection approach to its programming. This means mainstreaming gender anddisability into programming and ensuring the inclusion, participation, and meaningful engagement of the most at risk in WFP’s food assistance programmes.To make the protection approach systematic, WFP needs to ground the policy to the relevant local contexts in Somalia. To this end, WFP is increasing itspersonnel capacity through the recruitment of one National Programme Policy Officer (Gender & Protection) in each of the Area Offices in Somalia to deliveron its commitments.The incumbents would work closely under the overall guidance and support of the Programme Po === Skills & Qualifications === QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREDEducation: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition, Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, orany other related fields. OR First University Degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with Advanced University Degree OR first University Degree with a minimum of three(3) or more years of relevant experience in the development/humanitarian field related to protection, gender equity and women’s empowerment,GBV, PSEA, disability inclusion, digital financial inclusion, human rights and/or gender-based violence. Experience in the areas of food security,nutrition, emergency response, social protection, livelihoods and disaster risk reduction will be considered as an added advantage.Languages: Fluent knowledge of English and Somali language.Knowledge and Skills Required --- About Garowe --- Garowe is the administrative capital of the Puntland State of Somalia. The city has developed into an important center for governance, education, and humanitarian operations in northeastern Somalia. Many international organizations maintain offices in Garowe, supporting development and resilience-building programs across the region. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Garoowe • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREDEducation: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition, Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, orany other related fields. OR First University Degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with Advanced University Degree OR first University Degree with a minimum of three(3) or more years of relevant experience in the development/humanitarian field related to protection, gender equity and women’s empowerment,GBV, PSEA, disability inclusion, digital financial inclusion, human rights and/or gender-based violence. Experience in the areas of food security,nutrition, emergency response, social protection, livelihoods and disaster risk reduction will be considered as an added advantage.Languages: Fluent knowledge of English and Somali language.Knowledge and Skills Required:• Knowledge of gender and protection in humanitarian and development settings, gender-based violence, humanitarian policy issues and linkageswith food security and nutrition.• Analytical skills, including gender and protection analysis.• communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate through multiple mediums (e.g., policy, advocacy messaging, reporting,training)• Knowledge and skills in adult learning• Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia offers femalefriendly spaces in the workplace.Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:• Internal Applicants: Click here!• External Applicants: Click here!Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will becontacted.WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP isan equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates. Apply on employer site Apply at: https://wd3.myworkday.com/wfp/d/inst/15$392530/9925$31591.htmld