Programme Policy Officer (Gender, Protection and Inclusion)

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflicts, disasters, and the impacts of extreme weather. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, focusing on providing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and nutrition assistance. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from various backgrounds to apply. WFP has a mission to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people worldwide, and it emphasizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Overview:
The Programme Policy Officer (Gender, Protection and Inclusion) will play a pivotal role in advancing gender, protection, and inclusion priorities under WFP's Country Strategic Plan (CSP). This position involves providing technical and operational support to ensure that programs are designed and implemented in ways that promote equitable participation and meaningful inclusion, while also ensuring protection from harm and accountability to affected populations. The officer will report to the Head of Programme and collaborate closely with various teams within the Country Office, as well as coordinate with regional and headquarters technical counterparts. The role is crucial in ensuring that WFP's programs are people-centered, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of vulnerable groups, including women, children, and persons with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of program strategies and processes related to gender equality, protection, disability inclusion, and accountability to affected populations, ensuring alignment with WFP policies and country office priorities.
• Provide project management and technical support to gender, protection, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring these considerations are integrated throughout the program cycle.
• Oversee data collection and monitoring systems to maintain quality standards and integrate gender, protection, and inclusion considerations into assessments and analyses.
• Research and analyze policy issues related to gender and protection, supporting the development of operational guidance and risk mitigation measures.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation on gender, protection, and inclusion activities to enable informed decision-making.
• Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective integration of gender and protection considerations across programs.
• Support the development of partnerships with government counterparts and civil society organizations to strengthen inclusive programming.
• Lead capacity strengthening initiatives for WFP staff and partners on gender equality and protection mainstreaming.
• Serve as a technical resource on Gender, Protection, and Inclusion, providing guidance to staff and partners. 1
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in gender studies, social sciences, international development, public policy, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional relevant work experience is acceptable. Candidates should have at least one year of professional experience in gender, protection, accountability, or related areas with an advanced degree, or at least three years of relevant experience with a first degree. Strong understanding of gender equality, protection mainstreaming, and accountability in humanitarian programming is essential, along with excellent facilitation and communication skills.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in gender studies, social sciences, international development, public policy, or a related field is required. A first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience may also be considered. Candidates should have a strong academic background that supports their understanding of gender and protection issues in humanitarian contexts.

Experience:
The position requires at least one year of professional experience in gender, protection, accountability, or related areas with an advanced degree, or at least three years of relevant experience with a first degree. Experience in humanitarian, resilience, or development programs, particularly in complex or fragile settings, is preferred. Candidates should also have experience working with government counterparts, NGOs, and community organizations, as well as experience in designing and delivering training and facilitating workshops.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, along with proficiency in Tajik and/or Russian. Fluency in both Tajik and Russian is considered an advantage, as it enhances communication and engagement with local stakeholders and communities.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract at the NOA level, based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with a duration of one year, extendable based on performance and organizational needs. The role is open to nationals from Tajikistan only. WFP offers a competitive compensation package, including a tax-free salary, pension, leave, and medical insurance. The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.