Mission and objectives

Assisting 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year, 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. Lebanon currently hosts the largest per capital population of Syrian refugees in the region and worldwide, with 1.5 million registered Syrian refugees. In response to this large number of refugees, WFP works to support approximately 1 million Syrian refugees with regular food assistance using its e-card systems and other activities. Program implementation is supported by substantial analytical research, including annual vulnerability assessments of Syrian refugees, market and financial assessments, targeting and validation exercises, and monitoring and evaluation. WFP also supports Lebanon’s safety net program for the poorest Lebanese, the National Poverty Targeting Programme (NPTP), through the e-card system and a package of technical assistance to strengthen Government capacity to effectively implement the program. As the Syrian conflict persists, and due to the current economic crisis in Lebanon, efforts are ongoing to scale up this operation while strengthening the quality of the existing e-cards system to make it more adaptable and flexible to the needs of the population WFP serves, as well as scaling up emergency food assistance using food commodities. Strengthening partnerships with Government, local entities, and donors is also part of WFP Lebanon Country Office’s programme strategy.

Context

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. The post is based in Beirut Country Office, and the incumbent is part of the Government Partnerships team, reporting to the Partnerships Officer. The job holder is expected to primarily carry out day–to-day partnership activities, analytical work and research.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Officer will be responsible to deliver a wide range of processes and activities to facilitate the work of senior staff to effectively position WFP with public, private, and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance, and innovative solutions to advance WFP’s work, while supporting member states in achieving the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasizing WFP’s contributions. The duties include but not limited to: – Supporting Information Management and Performance Reporting activities and contribute to the establishment and presentation of standard operating picture of WFP programme portfolio and associated results that facilitate informed and timely decision-making at all levels throughout the organisation. – Analysis of donor contributions, providing trends and forecast; – Desk research to support program and project proposals; – Drafting of donor profiles and development of a stakeholder contact list; – Gathering and sharing socio-political insights and partner intelligence using key information systems to expand the donor base and map future trends; – Supporting in preparing presentations and briefs for donor meetings, while monitoring and tracking donor opportunities and contributions on a weekly basis; – Supporting in maintaining oversight of the unit’s resource mobilization and donor relations portfolio, and improve data flow to strengthen analytical functions.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. National UN Specialist Volunteers in Lebanon are entitled to: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of USD 1,606.58 • Annual and learning leaves; • Medical and life Insurance • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service