Programme Policy Officer, Gender and Protection (JPO, P2)

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Date of last update: 29/04/2024 (Expiry date: 23/05/2024)

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, dedicated to combating global hunger and aiding those affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change in over 80 countries. WFP aims for a world without hunger, advocating for equal opportunities and gender equality as central to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The newly launched Gender Policy 2022-2026 focuses on ensuring equitable access to food, addressing gender inequalities in food security, and promoting economic empowerment for women and girls.

Since 1974, WFP has supported Bangladesh's development and disaster response efforts, with a strong emphasis on gender equality, working closely with the UN and aligning with national priorities. The WFP Country Office Bngladesh is seeking a Programme Policy Officer, Gender and Protection.

As Programme Policy Officer, Gender and Protection, you will support the Country Office Bangladesh by providing:

Policy Integration and Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to integrate WFP's Protection and Accountability Policy and Gender Policy into Bangladesh operations, aligning with broader humanitarian and human rights frameworks.
Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement: Analyze information from various stakeholders to apply a protection and gender perspective to crisis interventions and engage with local and regional actors to enhance protection and accountability.
Risk and Communication Mapping: Conduct protection and conflict risk analyses, establish a risk matrix, and regularly update communication strategies to reflect the evolving needs of affected populations.
Data Management and Monitoring: Systematically collect and analyze relevant data to monitor and report on the implementation of protection, accountability, gender, and inclusion issues within program activities.
Representation and Outcome Development: Represent WFP in interagency groups and contribute to the development of gender-focused guidelines and action plans, while also building professional networks and gaining knowledge in gender mainstreaming.

Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Only Swiss Nationals are eligible to apply.

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Vacancies: 1

Working hours (%): 80-100%

Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Duration: 2 to 3-year assignment (1 year renewable fixed-term contracts)

Education level: Master's degree

Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific

Level of experience: Professional, 3 to 5 years

Area of work Definition: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration

Area of work: Diversity Management

Area of work: Social Development and Social Protection

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

Remote work: No

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For the Swiss JPO programme:

Swiss nationality
Not older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviews
Fluency in English and a second UN language
Master's degree
Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations

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Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, gender, international development, human rights, or similar.
Minimum of 2 years, preferably 3 years relevant working experience in the areas of gender equality and possibly protection within humanitarian and/or development settings.
Fluency in English.
Prior experience in writing and editing technical guidance and demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality written documents.
Behavioural competencies: leads by example with integrity, drives results and delivers on commitments, fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork, applies strategic thinking, builds, and maintains sustainable partnerships.

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Application deadline: 23 May 2024

First round of interviews: 07.06.2024 June 2024 online

Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection.

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