DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS17 December 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Beirut)
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 worldโs 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 does not charge a fee or request bank details at any stage of the recruitment process.
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 โ 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 WFPโs mission, please check the below video:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/Contract Duration: 12 Months, (Renewable based on availability of funds, business needs and performance)
Job Purpose: WFP is globally known for its ability to deliver food assistance rapidly to people in need. The Accountability to Affected Populations and Gender, Protection and Inclusion (AAP/GPI) unit, a sub-unit of WFPโs Programme unit, focuses on creating accountability through effective two-way communication with affected populations through different community feedback mechanism and community engagement channels, as well as on ensuring equal, safe and dignified access to assistance for all vulnerable people based on their particular needs.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Programme, the Programme Policy Officer (AAP/GPI) will ensure that WFP has sound accountability systems in place to ensure the safety, dignity and integrity of affected populations and that assistance is accessible impartially and equitably to the persons in need. The Programme Policy Officer (AAP/GPI) will act as Head of the AAP/GPI unit. In this role, they will support the Lebanon Country Office to improve mainstreaming and integration of AAP, gender, protection, disability inclusion and other inclusion considerations into all programmes and operations, based on WFP policies and guidelines. They will be responsible for ensuring the management of the AAP/GPI unit, oversee monitoring and analysis of contextual developments relevant to the objectives of the unit, ensure close coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders, alignment of the unitโs priorities with WFPโs priorities in Lebanon and strengthen related capacities of WFP staff, operational and government partners.
In addition, the selected incumbent will serve as WFP Lebanonโs Focal Person for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), ensuring compliance with corporate standards and strong coordination with inter-agency PSEA networks.
This position requires strong leadership, coordination and analysis skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
- Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
- Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
- Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
- Research and analyse a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programmes and activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
- Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through providing inputs into training materials.
- Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
- Perform other related duties, as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience: At least three (3) years of post-graduate professional experience (after completion of Advanced University degree) on including accountability, gender, protection and/or inclusion considerations into programme design and implementation, preferably in a humanitarian setting, of which at least two (2) in a managerial capacity. At least five (5) years or more of similar experience after completion of a First University degree.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is desirable.
Required Skills and Knowledge for entry into the role:
- Prior experience in integrating accountability, gender, protection, disability inclusion and/or other inclusion considerations into programme design and implementation and policy discussions, preferably in a humanitarian setting. Demonstrated ability to mainstream these principles across operations.
- Strong understanding of accountability to affected populations, gender, protection, disability inclusion and other inclusion principles, knowledge of related humanitarian accountability frameworks and strong understanding of policies and procedures for preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
- Experience in managing projects and leading teams, including the ability to supervise staff, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including drafting reports, presenting information in a structured manner, and engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including teamwork and the ability to promote cross-functional and inter-agency collaboration.
- Analytical and research skills, including the ability to gather and interpret data, recognize and monitor trends, and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple processes and deadlines simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to manage databases and analyze data.
Desirable skills and knowledge
- Familiarity with humanitarian programmes in Lebanon and AAP/GPI-related challenges.
- Experience in strengthening Government capacities on AAP and GPI aspects and/or influence policy.
- Data literacy and awareness of privacy considerations.
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
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.