Gender Officer (Policy and Programme)

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting

The Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) coordinates Programme Priority Areas on gender equality, rural women's empowerment and inclusive rural transformation. The Division works with Members and other partners to achieve resilient and inclusive rural livelihoods for people on conditions of vulnerability, reduce gender inequalities and advance women's economic empowerment and promote people-centred climate action and equitable access to natural resources.

The Division also leads efforts to integrate the cross-cutting themes of gender, youth and inclusion throughout the work programmes of the Organization. ESP structures its work around three core objectives: 1) build sustainable and resilient livelihoods for vulnerable people in agrifood systems; 2) achieve gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood systems; and 3) promote equitable, inclusive and sustainable climate action and natural resource management.

The post is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in ESP, and more specifically in the Gender Team, largely contributing to the Divisional Objective 3. Promote equitable, inclusive and sustainable climate action and natural resource management.

Reporting Lines

The Gender Officer (Policy and Programme) reports to the Senior Gender Officer/Team Leader, ESP.

Technical Focus

Bring technical expertise and policy and programmatic experience in areas relevant to the promotion of gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood systems by generating evidence, developing methodologies and approaches, establishing partnerships, engaging in advocacy and policy dialogue and by providing capacity development support.

Key Results

Research and analysis of information, data and statistics, and the maintenance and updating of related tools, methodologies, and/or databases to support the delivery of programme products, projects, publications, and services in accordance with FAO's Strategic Framework and in alignment with FAO Gender Equality Policy.

Key Functions

• Researches and analyses [agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environmental, nutrition/food composition and/or gender related] data, statistics and information to provide technical, statistical and/or policy related information and analysis to support the delivery of economic and social development programmes work, products, projects, publications and services.
• Produces a variety of technical reports and input for technical documents, Stream publications and/or web pages.
• Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies, projects, and/or assessments and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Participates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases, and/or key social/ economic/ environmental/ nutritional and/or early warning indicators, etc. for gender programming.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams, collaborates with other streams and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
• Collaborates in capacity development activities involving the planning and organizing of training workshops, seminars, and major meetings and the preparation of related information, materials, on-line tools and information kits.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations. 
• Participates in resource mobilization activities.

Specific Functions

• Conducts research, policy analysis and leads the development of technical reports to shape the narrative on gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood system transformation, including by identifying and supporting with filling data gaps.
• Supports the development and coordination of programmes that provide support to Member Nations in 1) integrating gender equality and women's empowerment within national policies and programmes; 2) building capacities on gender methodologies and approaches, including gender-responsive and gender-transformative approaches; 3) filling existing gender data gaps; and 4) directing finance to initiative that focus on the empowerment of women in agrifood systems.
• Represents FAO and supports the development of strategic partnerships to position FAO vis-à-vis the international development community to demonstrate its leadership and technical expertise on gender in the various technical areas of the Organization's mandate.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with internal actors to enhance FAO's work on gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Supports and manages teams, including identifying, recruiting and supervising consultants and interns at headquarters and country level.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, rural sociology, gender studies, rural development, social anthropology, or other relevant social sciences.
• Five years of relevant experience in socio-economic analysis, policy formulation, programme development and implementation, capacity building in relation to gender equality in agrifood systems.
• Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in gender policy analysis and programme coordination related to gender equality and women's empowerment within FAO's core areas of work.
• Depth and relevance of experience in designing and implementing methodologies, approaches, and tools to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in applying intersectional approaches to gender analysis, knowledge production, and policy development.
  
   

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. 

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ 
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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