Programme Associate SSA6 - Beirut Field Office

The Programme Associate SSA6 provides specialized support for efficient planning, monitoring, and analysis of project financial performance to enhance optimal use of financial resources. The role supports WFP's emergency programme and community kitchen operations in Lebanon, contributing to the design and optimization of meal assistance interventions and coordination with relevant units.

Responsibilities

• Review budget plans, monitor and analyse project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimisation of resources.
• Provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
• Support pipeline management ensuring efficient monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximise operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to facilitate the overall planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management and monitoring of resource utilisation.
• Enter project budget plans and revisions in the corporate systems, to ensure data is timely and accurately captured enabling easy access to information and supporting planning and decision-making.
• Review, compile and analyse data, maintain accurate records and files and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain communication with a number of stakeholders regarding project funds management matters and related processes, to clarify any discrepancies and optimise use of funds.
• Provide guidance to other support staff and contribute to their learning and development in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to facilitate continued development and consistency in services delivered.
• 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.
• Other as requested

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education. University degree in International Affairs, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences or other related field is a plus.
• At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in programme coordination, operational support, or project implementation in humanitarian or development settings, including at least two (2) years of experience in emergency relief assistance programme implementation, coordination, and monitoring.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.
• Experience in supporting and/or implementing projects related to community or commercial kitchens, food assistance interventions, or food security programmes.
• Experience in partnership engagement and/or project financial monitoring, budget review, and resource planning.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and coordinate tasks with multiple technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Suite products, including Excel and PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prepare briefs to raise resources for operations and collaborate for timely registration, maintenance and update of contributions and forecasts.
• Experience in implementing technical programs.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Experience in developing effective partnerships, identifying opportunities to scale up existing activities, and exploring new areas of collaboration.

Skills

• Programme Coordination
• Operational Support
• Project Implementation
• Emergency Relief Assistance
• Programme Monitoring
• Food Assistance Interventions
• Food Security Programmes
• Partnership Engagement
• Project Finance Monitoring
• Budget Review
• Resource Planning
• Facilitation
• Data Analysis
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Time Management
• Brief Preparation
• Technical Programme Implementation
• Project Management
• Partnership Development

Languages

English, Arabic, French