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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the
Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility. Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. Perform other related duties, as required.
Education : Completion of secondary school education. University degree in the fields of nutrition, food science, public health, or a related field is considered an asset. Good knowledge of nutrition principles, food security, food systems and production, public health concepts and issues. Practical experience in implementing programmes, especially nutrition activities/projects. Experience working with technical teams, and with different stakeholders such as NGOs, communities, government, donors. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to plan and organize work under tight deadlines, ability to work independently and efficiently. Experience supporting the design and delivery of training sessions to different audience. Strong relationship-building skills. Ability to apply strategic thinking. Experience in drafting progress reports, presentations and utilizing spreadsheets. Good knowledge of food fortification processes and programs. Experience observing or assisting with regulations and policy discussions. Familiarity with emerging trends, best practices, and research in the field of nutrition and fortification. Familiarity with the Lebanese regulation systems and policies in relation to nutrition Drives quality results and delivers on commitment in uncertain environments. Knowledge of WFP and the wider UN system. Experience overseeing and/or reviewing the work of other support staff and providing guidance. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
* Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
