Job Title: Gender Officer

Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 7 May 2026

Company Profile

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. As a specialized agency of the United Nations, FAO works across countries to promote sustainable agriculture, rural development, and inclusive growth. We foster a collaborative and diverse work environment where innovation, knowledge sharing, and impact-driven work thrive.

Role Overview

The Gender Officer will drive the integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment across FAO’s programmes and operations. The role requires a strategic and analytical professional who can influence policy, support governments, and deliver impactful gender-transformative initiatives in agriculture, food security, and rural development.

Key Functions

• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary teams, working groups, and organizational committees, providing specialized expertise on gender issues
• Develop and implement analytical, monitoring, and reporting frameworks to support programme delivery and impact assessment
• Design and conduct gender and socio-economic research, including data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting
• Provide technical and policy advice to Regional, Subregional, and Country Offices, and support field projects in both development and humanitarian contexts
• Promote international collaboration, advocate best practices, and contribute technical expertise at global meetings and conferences
• Coordinate capacity-building initiatives, including training workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing activities
• Support resource mobilization efforts in alignment with FAO’s strategic priorities

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct policy analysis and research to address gender inequalities and promote women’s empowerment in agriculture, food security, and nutrition
• Lead the integration of gender-transformative approaches across regional strategies and field programmes
• Support governments and regional bodies in developing and implementing gender-sensitive policies and programmes, including in crisis-affected settings
• Produce knowledge products and learning materials, and deliver training to strengthen institutional capacity
• Organize and facilitate international meetings, workshops, and policy dialogues
• Advocate for the integration of gender equality in agricultural and rural development initiatives
• Implement gender accountability mechanisms, including audits and performance reviews
• Serve as the regional gender focal point and coordinate the Gender Focal Point (GFP) network
• Provide technical guidance on gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence considerations
• Represent FAO at international and intergovernmental forums, building strategic partnerships
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder partnerships, programmes, and projects
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Social Anthropology, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in gender equality, socio-economic analysis, policy development, and capacity building in development and/or humanitarian contexts
• Proven experience in gender mainstreaming, policy formulation, and programme implementation
• Strong experience supporting governments and institutions on gender-sensitive policies
• Demonstrated ability in both quantitative and qualitative socio-economic analysis
• Experience organizing training, awareness campaigns, and capacity development initiatives
• Experience in resource mobilization is an advantage
• Experience working in the African region and/or with UN agencies is an asset
• Proficiency in English (Level C) and working knowledge (Level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish); French proficiency is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Results-oriented with a strong focus on impact
• Effective collaboration and teamwork
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in gender analysis, policy development, and programme evaluation
• In-depth knowledge of agriculture, food security, rural development, and social inclusion issues
• Ability to translate research into actionable policies and programmes
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage complex, multi-country initiatives

How to Apply

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