About the opportunity
The World Food Programme is seeking a Programme Associate SSA6 based in Beirut, Lebanon. The role provides specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities meeting food assistance needs, while supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of livelihoods and recovery activities in affected areas. The position contributes to designing and scaling recovery interventions, generating evidence through assessments, and strengthening coordination with government counterparts, partners, and affected communities.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation package including salary
- Various types of leaves
- Medical and life insurances
- Provision of breastfeeding rooms for new parents
- Access to various wellness platforms
- Flexible working hours schedule upon prior approval
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education (university degree in International Affairs, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related field is a plus)
- At least six years of progressively responsible experience, including at least two years working on livelihoods and recovery programmes, emergency relief assistance programme implementation, and project management
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic (knowledge of French is an added advantage)
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline is 9 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Beirut)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application exclusively through the online recruiting system
Additional information
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
- WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong background in livelihoods, recovery, or emergency relief programming in humanitarian settings.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic with strong coordination and reporting capabilities.
- Experience managing partnerships, budgets, or multi-sector project activities under tight deadlines.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires physical presence in Beirut, Lebanon, meaning relocation logistics must be factored in if you are not currently based locally.
- Demands at least six years of professional experience, making it less suitable for early-career applicants.
- Fixed-term service contract arrangement associated with UN/WFP field office operations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for mid-career humanitarian professionals aiming to deepen their operational expertise in emergency response, food security, and community recovery within a major international organization. It offers valuable field-level coordination experience that strengthens a long-term career in international development and humanitarian assistance.
Our take
Experienced humanitarian practitioners with a strong background in livelihoods and project management who are fluent in English and Arabic should seriously consider applying. Early-career professionals or those unable to work on-site in Beirut will find this position unsuitable.
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