Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships) – SC 10 (one position) Beirut-Lebanon

Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships) will be responsible for the following duties:

Oversee the Partnerships unit within the Programme, in the context of WFP interventions in Lebanon, targeting vulnerable people affected by the war in Syria with life-saving direct food assistance, school meals, resilience and livelihoods building activities. 

Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.

Coordinate internally with the relevant teams and field offices to ensure that the Cooperating Partners’ operational footprint is optimized in an effective and cost-efficient manner.

Contribute to formulation of WFP-wide programme policies in line with both organisational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field; or translate programme policy Country level practices.

Provide advice and support on moderately complex issues to clarify ambiguities and ensure that policy and programme operations are consistent with WFP policies, decisions, and other relevant guidance.

Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Assist counterparts in governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully employed and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of moderately complex food assistance programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes at national and sub-national levels.

Enhance WFP’s leadership status in forums relating to area of specialism, for example food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience or engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts through direct participation, briefings, information products and other materials.

Manage operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance.

Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.

Contribute to resources mobilisations efforts for WFP projects, including clearly articulating the need for food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability, seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.

Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partner to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes.

Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Advanced University degree in one of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences or a field relevant to international development assistance; or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience.

Experience: At least five (5) years of postgraduate professional experience in economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences or any relevant field with at least two (2) years of professional experience closely related to Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance, Partnerships with NGOs and/or Government entities.

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

Additional required skills:

Very good writing and communication skills;

Ability to maintain accurate and precise records and to interpret and analyze a variety of data and resolve discrepancies;

Ability to work accurately and systematically;

Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational