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Organizational Setting
 
The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in FAO's global mandate and Strategic Objectives. 

Tasks and responsibilities 

•    Develop and implement strategies to integrate gender equality and social inclusion across all project components, aligned with the GAP.
•    Support the development and implementation of gender-sensitive policies and practices within project activities, particularly in landscape management, climate-resilient agriculture, and value chain development.
•    Address barriers limiting women's participation in decision-making bodies such as Water User Associations (WUAs) and Landscape Management Committees by organizing community dialogues and advocating for gender quotas.
•    Conduct gender-sensitive capacity-building workshops for project staff, stakeholders, and beneficiaries, emphasizing gender-sensitive advisory services.
•    Develop training materials covering gender concepts, gender analysis, and integration strategies tailored to the Somali context.
•    Collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture to enhance the gender-responsiveness of extension services through tools like the Gender-Sensitive Rural Advisory Services Assessment Tool (GRAST).
•    Develop gender-sensitive indicators to measure project impacts on women and marginalized groups.
•    Ensure rigorous monitoring and evaluation of gender outcomes in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.
•    Analyze data to identify progress, gaps, and opportunities for improvement and provide regular reports on gender outcomes.
•    Engage traditional, religious, and clan leaders to advocate for women's inclusion in governance and decision-making.
•    Facilitate the participation of women, youth, and minority groups in training sessions, consultations, and committees.
•    Collaborate with Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and other community organizations to strengthen women’s access to financial services and entrepreneurship support.
•    Work with women farmers and cooperatives to enhance their skills in climate-resilient agricultural practices and value chain development.
•    Identify and address gender-based barriers in key value chains such as sesame, sorghum, and fodder.
•    Advocate for the development of gender-sensitive financial products and assist women entrepreneurs in accessing credit, grants, and markets.
•    Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and gender-based violence (GBV) in project activities.
•    Establish grievance redress mechanisms (GRM) tailored to the needs of women and marginalized groups.
•    Conduct gender risk assessments, particularly in conflict-sensitive contexts, to guide project implementation.e.
•    Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
•    Advanced university degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.
•    At least 5 years of experience in gender analysis, mainstreaming, and project implementation in agricultural or development projects. 
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English. 
•    National of Somalia.