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In alignment with global commitments, agreements, strategies and principles on increased interagency collaboration, UNHCR and WFP launched the Joint Programme Excellence and Targeting Hub (Joint Hub) in April 2020. Through a joint team of roving experts, the Joint Hub provides support to country offices throughout the programme cycle. To support the activities of the Joint Hub, UNHCR and WFP are jointly recruiting a Protection Officer, Gender and Gender-Based Violence. This role is pivotal in ensuring that protection, particularly concerning gender and GBV, is embedded throughout the Joint Hub's support and services.

Responsibilities

· Technical Expertise and Guidance: (i) provide specialized guidance and technical assistance to ensure that gender considerations and GBV risk mitigation are effectively integrated into all aspects of the Joint Hub's work and support to country and regional operations, (ii) support the analysis of findings in supported countries and regions, particularly with regards to the relationship between food and nutrition insecurity, forced displacement, gender inequality, and risk of gender-based violence, (iii) as relevant, support UNHCR and WFP technical teams in the fulfilment of WFP's pledge to the Multistakeholder Pledge: Gender Equality and Protection from Gender-Based Violence.

· Policy Advice and Strategy Development: propose areas for enhancing joint strategies, and operational guidelines and advice related to gender and GBV, focusing on improving alignment with international standards and adapting to the specific contexts of the Joint Hub's operations.

· Capacity Development and Training: building on existing resources, conduct targeted training sessions and capacity-development activities for the Joint Hub as well as UNHCR and WFP staff members at both regional and country operation levels.

· Gender responsive monitoring and evaluation (M&E): play a key role in M&E progress towards gender and GBV integration objectives. 

· Gender analysis, data and evidence generation: promote the use of gender analysis and facilitate the use of gender data to promote evidence-based learning, reflection and decision making.

· Innovation and Knowledge Management (KM): promote innovation and knowledge management within the Joint Hub, encouraging the adoption of new approaches, tools, and technologies to enhance gender and GBV integration efforts. .

Advanced University Degree in one of the following disciplines or related fields: Law, International Law, Political Science, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Statistics, Economics, other social science (e.g.: humanitarian affairs, development studies, or a related field).

At least 8 years of experience in Gender and GBV mainstreaming in an international context, of which at least two years of relevant field experience. Professional experience in Gender and GBV Information Management is an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge in gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls as well as application, promotion and integration of age, gender and diversity approach.

Demonstrated experience in gender responsive data collection, analysis, managing complex monitoring and/or evaluation activities, spanning a range of policies and programme initiatives in international development or humanitarian context.

Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)