Zahle – Monitoring Assistant SC4

VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT

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WFP Lebanon encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. WFP does not charge a fee or request bank details at any stage of recruitment process. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within iour workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

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Terms and Conditions:

• This vacancy announcement is open for qualified Lebanese nationals (only).
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, various types of leaves including maternity and paternity, medical and life insurances, provision of breastfeeding rooms for new parents, and various wellness platforms.
• WFP Lebanon offers flexible workplace arrangements upon prior approval.
• Our premises are accessible, and we are committed to accommodating to any required reasonably accessible needs to remove barriers in the workplace.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

ABOUT WFP

Assisting more than 130 million people in 123 countries and territories each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies partnering with governments, and providing common services that allow the entire humanitarian community to save lives in emergencies and build the resilience of food insecure people and communities.

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.

WFP Lebanon provides humanitarian assistance to nearly 1.1 million vulnerable persons, in the form of unrestricted assistance in-kind and cash-based transfers. WFP Lebanon also provides food assistance in the form of snack and fresh food to school aged students and their families. This support is designed to improve the students’ health and make them and their families more motivated to pursue the children’s right to education.

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.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The post is based in one of WFP field office (Zahle) and the incumbent will report to the Programme Associate (M&E) in the field office.

The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring WFP’s activities within a specific geographic area of coverage, share the monitoring findings and observation through WFP’s reporting channels and platforms, and support the effective and efficient delivery of assistance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the field office Programme Associate (M&E) and the overall supervision of the field office Programme Policy Officer, the Monitoring Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Verify food assistance distribution plans and report discrepancies to the supervisor for timely corrective action.

Assist in the planning of M&E activities for all food assistance and livelihoods programmes conducted in the field office in alignment with WFP’s policies and directions.

Conduct regular field visits to monitor food distributions and cash-based transfers redemption points, including ATMs, contracted MTOs and shops, to ensure compliance with program standards and protocols.

Conduct post-distribution monitoring, including process monitoring and basic needs outcome monitoring, to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the food assistance provided and collect beneficiary feedback.

Maintain information records, such as records of Ecards, food distribution and program checklists, as well as monitoring plan documentation, to assist in the effective delivery of assistance.

Assist in compiling, consolidating, cleaning and analysing data at field level to support operational decision making.

Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support program reviews and improve services.

Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners and beneficiaries to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.

Provide guidance to cooperating partners on WFP operational practices and monitoring tools and methods for adequate programme implementation and monitoring.

Prepare regular field monitoring reports for various programs including direct food assistance, livelihoods, and retail sector.

Follow established food assistance response processes and procedures for all WFP projects on field level.

Timely and effective communication with supervisor to address issues related to food assistance distribution.

Perform other related duties as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Follow up on monitoring findings and ensure corrective actions and recommendations have been taken as appropriate and followed up by Cooperating Partners (CPs).

Support with logistics and administration required for M&E and retail activities including liaising with CPs and shop owners.

Report on M&E and retail activities on a regular basis.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

HOW TO APPLY:

• All applications must be submitted online.
• Application procedures:
• Go to:
• Step 1: Create your online CV in the platform
• Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements
• Step 3: Click on “Apply” to submit your application
• NOTE: You must complete Step 3 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy

If you require additional support and/or any reasonable adjustment to apply for this position or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact lebanon.recruitment@wfp.org to advise us of any accessibility needs(e.g. more time, support to fill the form, etc.) you may have.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The application deadline is Tuesday, 22 August 2023, at 11:59 pm (Rome Time).

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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 of ceasing that service.

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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