DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 November 2024-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)

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 world’s 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.

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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).

The Program Policy Officer (PSEA/GBV) will lead capacity management of the WFP staff, vendors and partners on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Sexual Harassment (SH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV), as well as case management of SEA, SH, GBV and other sensitive matters, and support development of WFP internal policies and procedures as required

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Develop and implement trainings and capacity assessments for staff, partners and vendors on PSEA, SH and GBV.
• Receive and monitor complaints of SEA, SH and GBV and assist with follow up as required, and assure confidentiality and data privacy in line with WFP and interagency standards.
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that gender issues, including cases of SEA and GBV, are effectively captured and recorded through WFP’s Compliant Feedback Mechanism (CFM).
• Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.
• Aid in data collection, compiling lessons learnt and support knowledge sharing on PSEA, SH, and GBV matters.
• Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.
• Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
• Represent WFP in relevant interagency fora as required.
• Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

Minimum One year of postgraduate professional experience focusing specifically on Gender in humanitarian contexts.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English, Pashto and/or Dari. Fluency in both Dari and Pashto is a strong advantage.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience leading on capacity building design and implementation across a range of stakeolders on PSEA, GBV and SH.
• In-depth knowledge of gender-sensitive approaches to humanitarian assistance; understanding of PSEA and other forms of gender-based violence in emergency and other humanitarian settings; understanding of gender components of access relations; and other humanitarian policy issues and its linkages within humanitarian assistance.
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Flexibility in accepting work assignments with deadlines.
• Innovative and self-driven with strong commitment to results focused work.

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 dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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.