Gender, Protection, and Inclusion Specialist, NOC - ESARO
Nairobi
Posted 16 February, 2026
Deadline 02 March, 2026
$0 - $0 KES
Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
The Gender, Protection, and Inclusion Specialist will lead the implementation of policies, strategies, and normative guidance in GPI thematic areas (gender equality, protection and accountability to affected populations, Indigenous Peoples, disability inclusion, gender-based violence) for the East and Southern Africa region. The specialist will coordinate with Global HQ to ensure timely and appropriate support is given to Country Offices and engage with programme services and operations teams at the regional level to ensure strategic positioning. The specialist will ensure alignment with other key domains such as social risk, conflict sensitivity and PSEA.
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of GPI policies (Gender, Cash, Protection, Localization) and commitments (UNDIS, UNSWAP) for the geographic area, engaging with programme, supply chain and operations, and enterprise risk management teams.
Advance regional advocacy and engagement to ensure GPI integration in Programme strategies and policies including resilience, school meals, Emergency Preparedness and Response, social protection, and nutrition.
Ensure appropriate GPI anchoring in CSP at strategic level, coordinating with GPI and POCQ teams at Global HQ and regional levels, and leading the engagement with Country Offices for timely planning.
Engage with CO management in the region to identify needs for technical support and ensure coverage, managing available capacities and resources including through the management of surge mechanisms.
Represent WFP in GPI networks at regional level.
Requirements
Master’s degree in sociology, gender studies, social work, social sciences, development studies, or related fields. Alternatively, a first university degree with an additional 7 years of related work experience and/or professional development.
At least 7 years of post-graduate and progressively responsible professional experience in development projects or humanitarian assistance.
At least 2 years of international field experience.
Demonstrated experience integrating GPI concerns in nutrition and food security programming across the nexus.
Demonstrated experience in engaging at strategic level with cross-functional teams to advance policies and advocacy.
Understanding of the social, cultural, political landscapes of East Africa and/or Southern Africa.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official WFP recruitment portal. Use the application link provided below to access the external Workday recruitment site.
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