Programme Assistant (M&E) SC5 - Beirut, Lebanon

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

This vacancy announcement will close on 28 February 2018 at 11:59 PM, Rome Time

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

- Contract duration: 12 months (Renewable)

- This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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.

The World Food Programme activities include food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the M&E officer, the Programme Assistant (M&E) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
• Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
• Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of periodic M&E reports in order to support operational decision-making.
• Provide support in monitoring and ensure accuracy and integrity of monitoring database, and initiate action to correct any data discrepancies.
• Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work following corporate standards and guidelines.
• Collect, organize and compile data into the existing database and maintain corporate applications systems.
• Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records and files within the field of work.
• Draft correspondence related to the field of work.
• Perform other related duties as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience utilizing computers including Microsoft Office specifically Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience using SPSS is a plus.
• Ability to process basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate communication with teams including ability to contribute to the effective implementation of programmes and policy discussions.
• Experience with UN, NGOs or INGOs is a plus.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Secondary School Education. University degree in Sociology, Social Development, Development Economics, International Affairs, Public Policy, Nutrition or other related field is a plus.

Experience: At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, including at least two (2) years in the fields of monitoring, evaluation, statistics, economics or other related field.

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

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.