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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Tasks and responsibilities

•  Support the systematic integration of gender equality and social inclusion across FAO Nepal’s -supported programmes and projects, in line with the FAO Policy on Gender Equality (2020–2030), the FAO Nepal Country Programming Framework (2023–2027), and the Regional Gender Strategy and Action Plan for Asia and the Pacific.
•    Review project documents, workplans, and implementation approaches to strengthen alignment with FAO GESI policies, standards, and guidelines.
•    Assist in providing inputs to programme teams to integrate gender and social inclusion considerations throughout the FAO Nepal’s project cycle.
•    Support the identification of gender- and inclusion-related risks, gaps, and opportunities, and propose practical, context-specific solutions.
•    Support the integration of GESI-responsive indicators into results frameworks, monitoring tools, and reporting systems.
•    Promote the use of sex-, age-, and socially disaggregated data to strengthen evidence-based planning, monitoring, learning, and accountability across FAO Nepal projects.
•    Support the documentation and communication of GESI-related activities, results, and good practices across FAO programmes.
•    Contribute to the development of knowledge products, briefs, stories, and donor- or partner-facing communications that translate technical GESI work into clear and accessible narratives.
•    Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of GESI-related events in FAO Nepal, observances, and campaigns, including those linked to global and regional initiatives such as the International Year of Women Farmers (2026), international days, and UN-led advocacy moments.
•    Contribute to event-related content, key messages, visibility materials, and post-event documentation to enhance outreach, learning, and institutional visibility.
•    Support capacity development initiatives for FAO staff, implementing partners, and counterparts through technical inputs, guidance materials, and knowledge-sharing activities related to GESI mainstreaming.
•    Contribute to internal learning by synthesizing lessons learned and best practices to inform future programming.
•    Support coordination across FAO Nepal teams to ensure consistency in the application and communication of GESI approaches.
•    Contribute to internal reporting related to gender equality and social inclusion, as required.

 

Minimum Requirements   
•    University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Sociology, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Arts or a related field.
•    1 year of relevant professional experience supporting programme implementation and communications in GESI.
•    Working knowledge of English.

•    1 year of relevant professional experience in programme or project support.
•    Basic understanding of gender equality and social inclusion.
•    Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. 
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.