DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

• 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).

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

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.

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at lebanon.recruitment@wfp.org (and copying in global.inclusion@wfp.org). Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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.

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/  

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of TEC, the Database Associate will support the design, development, administration, and continuous improvement of WFP’s database systems. The appointee will maintain high standards of data integrity, implement database best practices, support data migration initiatives, and provide technical guidance to users and colleagues. The role also contributes to documenting, optimizing, and modernizing existing and future data systems, including activities related to database server migration and integration with corporate platforms.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Head of TEC, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop, test, and maintain database components, stored procedures, scripts, automation processes, and data models.
• Design and optimize database schemas, including tables, indexes, keys, relationships, and normalization.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve database performance or functional issues.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data through validation, sanity checks, deduplication, and quality‑control procedures.
• Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to support organizational dataflows.
• Respond to user requests, offer technical assistance, and support in reports preparation.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing database migration activities across environments (on‑premises, cloud, hybrid).
• Implement backup, rollback, and disaster‑recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient database solutions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical documentation for all database solutions.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. University degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or any related field.

Experience: At least six (6) years of professional experience in one or more of the following: database development, database administration, data engineering, data analysis, or software development with strong exposure to bulk data processing.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic languages.

Required Experiences for entry into the role:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency with major DBMS platforms (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), with primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server.
• Excellent SQL skills, including query design, stored procedures, functions, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of ETL tools such as Microsoft SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and other ETL platforms.
• Experience in C# and Python for automation and data-processing tasks.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell for database automation tasks.
• Ability to design ERDs, normalized schemas, and logical/physical database structures.
• Experience conducting database server migrations, upgrades, and platform transitions.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communicate technical information effectively.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

•  Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps and AWS DevOps services (pipelines, repositories, CI/CD).
• Experience using performance monitoring tools for databases like SQL Server Profiler.
• Understanding database security best practices such as role-based access control, encryption, and auditing.
• Knowledge of data masking, encryption standards, and user authentication mechanisms.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.