DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS31 May 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Support mainstreaming of gender, protection, and disability inclusion into WFP programmes, ensuring safe, dignified, and equitable assistance.
Support the design and implementation of protection risk analysis, context analysis, conflict sensitivity analysis and risk assessments to enhance programme accountability.
Coordinate the implementation and oversight of WFPโs commitments to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) by coordinating with PSEA focal points and the PSEA Taskforce, ensuring effective execution of the PSEA workplan and promoting a safe and respectful environment for all, including PSEA assessments.
Provide technical guidance on GBV and PSEA cases identified through WFPโs CFM or partners, support case handling and referral processes, and support with the development of referral pathways to external actors for GBV cases.
Facilitate the integration of the Gender Equality Accountability for Results (GEAR) framework into the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and ensure the effective roll-out and implementation of the Corporate Gender Equality Certification Programme (GECP) to guide the development of WFP Somaliaโs Gender Action Plan.
Integrate digital financial inclusion into programme activities, promoting financial literacy and access to digital cash-based transfers (CBTs).
Coordinate with analytical teams to integrate protection, gender and inclusion considerations into planned assessments, as well as targeting and prioritization exercises.
Address the specific needs of women, men, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups across programme activities.
Support the design of community feedback mechanisms (CFM) that are accessible, inclusive, and digital-friendly.
Assist in implementing digital literacy training for WFP staff and partners, focusing on safe access to e-voucher and mobile banking systems.
Facilitate community dialogues to capture diverse perspectives, including those on digital financial services and the entire cross-cutting spectrum.
Conduct trainings on gender, protection, PSEA, GBV, digital inclusion, and disability-sensitive programming for field staff and partners.
Strengthen staff capacity to collect and use sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data, incorporating digital inclusion metrics.
Provide technical guidance on GBV risk mitigation, PSEA, and inclusive programming practices.
Conduct regular field visits to provide technical support, oversight, and capacity building on gender, protection and inclusion issues, delivering targeted trainings and assessments to ensure programme quality and accountability.
Participate in gender, protection, PSEA and disability inclusion working groups, advocating for inclusive practices.
Support the team lead with coordinating the Gender Transformative Programming Community of Practice.
Facilitate community consultations that address barriers faced by women, men, boys and girls, persons with disabilities and marginalized groups.
Support the Gender and Age Marker Monitoring process, ensuring data tools capture disaggregated data and ensure timely operational and annual performance reporting.
Support the development of donor proposals and reports, reflecting WFPโs commitment to protection, gender equality and womenโs empowerment, as well as inclusion.
Draft concise reports and case studies highlighting best practices and challenges in gender, protection, disability inclusion and digital inclusion.
Monitor CFM data to inform programme adjustments and ensure responsive feedback loops.
Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop any relevant advocacy material.
Share lessons learned from pilot initiatives to improve programme quality.
Support the team lead with technical inputs and coordination tasks as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced university degree in one of the following disciplines: Gender studies, social sciences, international relations, Human rights, Political science, development economics, or another related field such as international development, Agriculture and Rural development, or Nutrition, relevant to WFPโs work or first University Degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/ 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 womenโs 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: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.
Knowledge & Skills:
Demonstrated expertise in at least two key areas specified in the Job Content section of this Terms of Reference.
Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and impactful advocacy messages.
Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Excellent coordination skills with field teams and partners, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
Proficiency in Windows and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.