Beirut – Programme Associate (Partnerships) SSA 6
Are you passionate about changing and improving the lives of millions of people world-wide?
Are YOU up for a Life-Changing Experience?
Do you want to be part of an International Humanitarian Organization with a very diverse workplace?
If YES, this WFP job vacancy is the opportunity for you
Deadline for applications:
This Vacancy Announcement will close on 25 August 2022 at 11:59 PM, Rome Time.
Terms and conditions:
– This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates ONLY
– Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
– Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
About WFP:
Working in 120 countries across the world, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.
In Lebanon, WFP assists more than 1 million people across Lebanon – that includes both Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees: one in six people. WFP also supports Lebanese schools with school meals, and implements development activities which include supporting rural infrastructure, as well as education and training opportunities for vulnerable individuals in families. WFP also supports Lebanon's National Poverty Targeting Programme.
To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Organizational Context:
The temporary assignment is based in Beirut CO and the incumbent reports to the Head of Partnerships Unit. The assignment is for 6 months – 1 September 2022
– 28 February 2023.
Job Purpose:
To support activities related to engagement and management of Cooperating Partners (CP) and other strategic partners in order to effectively meet the food assistance needs of WFP beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Under the supervision of the Head of Partnerships, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
- Support the finalization of FLA amendments, finalisation in line with the CSP (current CSP closing in December 2022) and contributing to the planning of the new FLAs for 2023.
- Provide advice and support the relevant units/ Field offices on FLAs, budgeting, financial reporting, WINGS and the use of ITS and WINGS to process CPs' payments.
- Support communication, training and other activities with local and international NGO partners, partner agencies and government institutions.
- Facilitate the TRC and CPC work; draft and review relevant documents – NFRs, FLA amendments.
- Carry out the required analysis on CP budgets including comparison of current and last year budgets, comparison of costs between different CPs and ensure cost effectiveness.
- Follow-up with the CO Units/Field office on the engagement of the CPs in 2023, providing timelines, coordinating calls for proposals and supporting the selection exercise.
- Provide guidance to cooperating partners in the review and finalization of project documents and budgets.
- Support in compiling data and maintain electronic records, plans and documentation, following corporate and country office standards and guidelines.
- Perform other related duties as required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:
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- Experience within Cooperating Partners management is prioritized.
- Experience and knowledge of Partnership and/or Programme work.
- Understanding of the theory and application of food security, cash and food-based assistance programmes.
- Knowledge of major humanitarian, recovery and development challenges and issues at the field level.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary school education, focusing on Social Sciences, Development Studies, or other related fields. A University degree or post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desired.
Experience: Five (5) years of relevant progressively responsible experience including Cooperating Partners management, humanitarian and/or development assistance programmes, or related field.
Language: Fluency in English and Arabic; excellent writing skills in English.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years
