Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Leveraging its extensive experience and the contributions it has made in the country over many decades, WFP in Rwanda works to build national capacity to formulate, manage and implement programmes for achieving Zero Hunger, by gradually shifting from being a direct implementer to being a catalyst and enabler. As an integral part of the United Nations ‘One UN’ agenda and WFP Rwanda’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP), WFP implements programmes which are in line with Rwanda’s national planning processes and development programmes.
ABOUT THIS JOB
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Gender and Protection ), the incumbent will support the WFP Rwanda Country Office (CO) to strengthen gender, protection and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mainstreaming based on all relevant WFP policies and guidelines into all programmes. The incumbent is expected to develop and lead initiative with minimum supervision, while coordinating internally and externally with relevant colleagues and partners. The incumbent will be requested to travel to support WFP’s field activities as needed. .

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on gender and protection to all WFP staff, including recommending and supporting practical solutions and adjustments, to mainstream gender and protection into all works;
• Coordinate the implementation of the Gender Action Plan, linked to the corporate Gender Policy (2015-2020) to improve Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE);
• Develop communication products and provide quality inputs in development of plans, proposals and reports;
• Contribute to the efficient strengthening and scaling up of Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM), a formal mechanism for receiving information from people in communities, being responsible for the data collection, analysis, developing reports and database management;
• Plan and conduct awareness raising events, workshops and trainings to WFP staff, partners and beneficiaries;
• Ensure that gender and protection priorities are incorporated into programming tools in coordination with technical foal points;
• Coordinate the works and strengthen the capacities of Country Gender Results Network (GRN), a gender focal point community in the CO.
• Be responsible for the data collection, analysis, developing reports and database management for Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM), a formal mechanism for receiving information from people in communities;

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Integrity and professionalism: ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities; being responsive and client-oriented; ability to work with minimum-supervision;
• Planning and organizing: strong problem-solving and coordination skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan; coordinate and monitor own work; ability to work under pressure with conflicting deadlines and to handle multiple tasks;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to work effectively with other staff maintaining harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, national environment with flexibility and adaptability;
• Communication: proved interpersonal skill, excellent spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare very clear and concise reports and other deliverables;
• Commitment to continuous learning: willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new development in areas of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

Standard Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced university degree in social sciences, gender, international development, human rights or related field.
• Minimum three or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the areas of gender and protection with in-depth knowledge of these areas in humanitarian and development settings, and its linkage with food security and nutrition;
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills;
• Well organized with a demonstrated ability to analyze statistical information with excellent database management and reporting skills.
• Excellent writing and communication English skills.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda is essential.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
This position is open to Rwandan Nationals only, for one year with the possibility of renewal, depending on fund availability and satisfactory performance
WFP offers a competitive compensation package that will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP. http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for the application is 05 November 2019.
Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply Click Here to apply

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