UNWFP - Programme Associate (Nutrition) SC6

Organizational Background:

Assisting more than 115.5 million people in 120 + countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading
humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and helping individuals
and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures.
In conflict situations, we bring relief to exhausted populations and use food assistance to build pathways to peace and
stability – work for which WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
WFP Lebanon provides cash assistance to Syrian refugees and in-kind assistance to vulnerable Lebanese, while supporting
the Government in strengthening social safety nets. WFP supports resilience-building activities, and its school meals
programme improves nutrition and school attendance. Since October 2023, WFP has provided food and cash assistance to
people affected by the conflict and has scaled up its food assistance including the distribution of daily meals following the
recent escalation.

Job Purpose:
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet
food assistance needs and longer-term interventions. The selected incumbent will be responsible for supporting the
programme policy officer in integrating nutritional recommendations in programmatic planning. Key responsibilities will
include coordinating with food manufacturers, government and other agencies to support the development and
implementation of effective fortification programs addressing public health needs. The role also involves providing
technical support for nutrition activities, including budget preparation, conducting field visits, monitoring progress,
managing and analyzing data, preparing periodic reports, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to
coordinate and share information.
Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and government agencies,
acting as a point of contact for resolving operational issues, and offering guidance to junior staff.
The selected incumbent will be required to use judgment in dealing independently with unforeseen daily problems, and to
demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance, while
being a team player able to communicate and partner effectively with a range of individuals.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition), the incumbent
will be responsible for the following duties:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing
project activities.
6. 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.
7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific
technical area.
8. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area
of responsibility.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Perform other related duties, as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in the humanitarian or development sectors, with at least three years of experience in
food production, nutrition, or public health, particularly in food fortification or similar initiatives
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added
advantage. 

Required Experiences for entry into the role:

• 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.

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

• 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.