Overview

The Programme Policy Officer (Gender, Protection & Inclusion) will serve as the technical lead for mainstreaming Gender, Protection, and Inclusion (GPI) principles across the integrated resilience portfolio in BARMM. This role is essential to translate WFP’s institutional commitments into tangible programme outcomes.

Tasks Summary

• Lead the integration of gender, protection, and inclusion (GPI) across Cotabato Field Office programmes.
• Support implementation of the Gender Equality, Social and Disability Inclusion (GEDSI) and the Community Engagement for Accountability to Affected Populations (CEA) action plans.
• Conduct GPI-related assessments and contribute to evidence generation.
• Design and deliver training, coaching and capacity-strengthening activities for WFP staff, cooperating partners, government counterparts, community members, and local authorities on protection, gender, and inclusion issues.
• Serve as Field Office Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Focal Point.
• Represent WFP in GPI-related coordination platforms and maintain partnerships.
• Support documentation, reporting, knowledge products, and contributions to donor and resource mobilization materials.

Experience Requirements

• With a Master’s degree: At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience.
• With a Bachelor’s degree: At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
• Both levels must include: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in development work.
• Additional/Desired Experience: At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in development work, including a miniumum of four (4) years in gender equality, protection, disability inclusion, and social inclusion, and minimum two (2) years in project management.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s) or first university degree (Bachelor’s) in Gender Studies, Social Work, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Action, or similar specializations. Specialized training or coursework in gender, protection, or inclusion is preferred.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Filipino (Tagalog)

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of local languages spoken in BARMM is an asset

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Remuneration will be in accordance with WFP’s salary scale and will be communicated during the offer stage. Medical coverage, extendable to eligible dependents. Leave benefits.