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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. More specifically, FAO's response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will be responsible for operationalizing the gender stocktaking exercise action plan that assessed the extent to mainstreaming gender to FAO’s work and to effectively mainstream gender into the design and formulation and implementation of the projects.

Minimum Requirements 
•    Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, development studies, Human Rights, or related field; Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
•    At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality, and women's empowerment programming, and inclusion including in fragile context. 
•    Working Knowledge (Level C) of English.

Technical/Functional Skills
•    Experience in conducting gender assessments and integrate gender-responsive approaches into programmes and projects.
•    Ability to develop gender action plans, identify capacity gaps, and deliver gender mainstream training to Personnel and partners.
•    Excellent communication, writing, and reporting skills.
•    Familiar with Project Cycle Management.
•    Strong organizational and planning skills.
•    Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.