DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS4 August 2025-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)
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ABOUT WFP
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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 Programme Associate will support the integration of gender, PSEA, GBV, protection, and disability inclusion across WFP operations in Bangladesh to ensure safety, dignity, equality, and minimize discrimination or exclusion. Key responsibilities include:
• Strengthening inclusive approaches in gender, protection, inclusion and PSEA to enhance programme integrity.
• Providing technical support in analysis, reporting, documentation, and knowledge sharing to promote gender equality, disability inclusion, women’s empowerment, and data protection.
• Enhancing strategic partnerships and advocating WFP priorities through stakeholder engagement and inter-agency coordination.
• Participating in learning initiatives to enhance team capacity and share best practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Gender, Protection and Inclusion), the Programme Associate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
1. Analyze changes in the operational context that impact gender dynamics, protection risks faced by affected populations, and their ability to access information, provide feedback, or file complaints.
2. Identify opportunities for improvement in WFP programming to maximize outcomes in gender, protection, and accountability—promoting gender equality and transformation, and mitigating risks, including those related to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
3. Provide support and strengthen capacity of WFP staff, cooperating partners, contractors, and other stakeholders for the effective integration of Gender, Protection, and Inclusion (GPI) in their work.
4. Represent WFP in inter-agency coordination platforms and other external forums; maintain collaborative relationships with actors mandated in gender and protection.
5. Document GPI results and contributions for ad hoc, mid-year, and annual reports; contribute inputs for the Annual Country Report (ACR), Annual Performance Plan (APP) reviews, and showcase achievements in gender equality across WFP programmes.
6. Provide technical support to programme and functional units on beneficiary data protection and privacy impact assessments.
7. Support the application of the Gender and Age Marker (GAM) at both the design and monitoring stages of all programmes.
8. Conduct and support capacity assessments and performance evaluations of new and existing cooperating partners to evaluate their ability to address protection, gender, accountability, and PSEA requirements.
9. Actively contribute to advocacy efforts on women’s empowerment, gender equality, disability inclusion, and prevention of gender-based violence, in collaboration with UN agencies, government stakeholders, and WFP field offices—this includes developing concept notes, IEC (Information, Education and Communication) materials, messages, budgets, event planning, and participating in brainstorming sessions.
10. Facilitate PSEA assessments for NGOs and enhance the capacity of NGO staff on PSEA, in accordance with international standards and organizational policies
11. Ensure proper documentation and knowledge sharing of advocacy initiatives and campaign outcomes for dissemination within WFP’s global networks.
12. Carry out any additional responsibilities or assignments as delegated by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) is required. Education in International Development, Law, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Political/Social Sciences or any other relevant subject is preferred.
Experience: At least 6 years of experience in Protection, Gender, GBV, PSEA and Disability Inclusion in Emergency/Humanitarian Context or in Development Programmes or in any related field.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
Job Title: Programme Associate (Gender, Protection and Inclusion)
Grade: SC6
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01
Date of Publication: 22 July 2025
Deadline of Application: 4 August 2025
This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
• Strong written and verbal communication, research, and presentation skills.
• Proven team player with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of integrating protection, gender equality, AAP, disability inclusion, SGBV prevention, PSEA, conflict sensitivity, and humanitarian principles into aid programming.
• Advanced analytical and writing skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information.
• Proficient in training and facilitation, tailored to diverse audiences and focused on effective knowledge transfer.
• Experienced in mentoring and capacity-building with a collaborative, cross-cultural approach.
• Familiar with the UN system, including protection mandates, policies, and coordination structures.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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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
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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.