- This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates only.
- Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This Vacancy Announcement will close on 18 August 2022 at 11:59 PM Rome Time.
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable based on business need and performance)
Organizational background
The Programme Assistant (Livelihoods) is based in the Lebanon Country Office and the incumbent is to report to the Programme Policy Officer (Livelihoods & resilience).
Job Purpose
To support effective supervision and implementation of the various Livelihoods and resilience projects undertaken by WFP Lebanon with a multitude of partners and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Provide support to the Livelihoods & Resilience unit in managing the unit’s portfolio, ensuring that the various activities are performed within the established targets, and are inline following WFP’s policies and procedures
- Small-holder farmers through in-kind voucher schemes, and
- Support on the community-based infrastructure creation and natural resource management projects
- Support to MSMEs and capacity building of individuals.
Standard Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. University degree in agriculture, environmental sciences, development, or other field relevant to development assistance is a plus.
Experience: At least four (4) years of progressive experience in agricultural, agro-food related livelihoods, food systems and/or development programming, project management, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and private sector innovative initiatives’ supporting job.
Prior experience with humanitarian organizations, (UN agencies, NGOs, etc.)is a plus.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic and English. Fluency in French is an advantage.
Desired Experiences for entry into the role:
This vacancy is archived.