Head of Field Office for Beirut South and Mount Lebanon Sub-Office

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Only qualified and shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the position will be contacted.

• Qualified Females are highly encouraged to apply

ABOUT WFP

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 UN World Food Programme (UNWFP) is the frontline humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 75 countries. Around 14,000 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor.

WFP Lebanon is looking for a Head of Field Office for Beirut South and Mount Lebanon to oversee cash based transfers, school snacks and livelihood projects while managing the team composed of around fifteen (15) staff members.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and manage a WFP Field Office to ensure the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources and delivery of WFP programs and activities. A large emphasis is placed upon building and maintaining relationships with local governments, UN agencies and other partners in the area to reinforce WFP’s visibility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director (DCD), the Head of field Office will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Manage and lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure timely and effective deployment of food assistance programmes.

2. Hold accountability for the deployment of Country Office (CO) initiatives, policies and strategies.

3. Effectively manage the Field Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.

4. Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives.

5. Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and assets in the Field Office to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).

6. Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully deployed at the local level and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).

7. Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities.

8. Hold accountability and/or prepare accurate and comprehensive analysis and reports on WFP operations and performance with regular and timely submission for Area/Country Office review to identify programme support requirements and inform operational planning and decisions.

9. Forge and nurture external partnerships to improve assistance packages and support complementary strategies; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives.

10. Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in the field of food security.

11. Engage with beneficiaries, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, in order to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.

12. Other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.

Language: Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Has developed, or supported in the development of, multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area.
• Has gained experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.
• Has field experience via field rotations or working in a sub-office, and through field postings.
• Gained experience of analysing political situations, assessing risk accurately and supporting managers and leaders in decision making that is sensitive to this.
• Gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e. policy, programme etc.)
• Has gained experience managing mid-size financial budgets, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
• Has experience leading a mid-size to large team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
• Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation in support of broad function or Country Office requirements.
• Participated in a moderately complex emergency operation/ development programme.
• Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a mid-size area.
• Has demonstrated experience in team leadership capacity and programme operations in the humanitarian or development field

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