Gender Officer

Company: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 04 May 2026

Company Profile

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. FAO works across countries to promote sustainable agriculture, rural development, and inclusive policies that empower communities—particularly women and vulnerable populations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and committed Gender Officer to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment across FAO programmes. The successful candidate will drive socio-economic analysis, support policy development, and strengthen gender-responsive approaches within agriculture, food security, and rural development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support socio-economic and gender analysis to inform programmes and policies
• Contribute to the design, formulation, and implementation of gender-responsive policies and strategies
• Provide technical support to government institutions and partners on gender integration in agriculture and rural development
• Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems with gender-sensitive indicators
• Design and deliver capacity-building initiatives, training, and awareness programmes on gender equality
• Support resource mobilization efforts for gender-focused programmes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective programme delivery
• Produce high-quality technical reports and policy briefs

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in:
  • Social Sciences
  • Rural Sociology
  • Gender Studies
  • Rural Development
  • Social Anthropology
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in:
  • Socio-economic analysis
  • Policy formulation
  • Capacity building related to gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Development and/or humanitarian contexts
• Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)

Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical / Functional Skills

• Experience working in multiple locations or field-based roles
• Experience in the African region is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, and gender issues
• Proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative socio-economic analysis
• Experience in policy analysis, formulation, monitoring, and evaluation in gender and social policy
• Demonstrated ability to support governments in developing and implementing gender-sensitive policies and programmes
• Experience in capacity development, training, and awareness-raising initiatives
• Ability to mobilize resources effectively
• Working knowledge of French (proficiency level) is an added advantage
• Experience working with FAO or other UN agencies on gender-related issues is an asset

What We Offer

• A diverse and inclusive international work environment
• Opportunities to influence impactful global and national development programmes
• Continuous professional development within the UN system

How to Apply

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