It Operations Associate Ssa6 at World Food Programme (WFP) – Lebanon


It Operations Associate Ssa6 at World Food Programme (WFP) – Lebanon

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It Operations Associate Ssa6 at World Food Programme (WFP) – Lebanon

Recruiter: World Food Programme (WFP)

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About World Food Programme (WFP)

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. Established in 1961, WFP is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations. The organization provides food assistance to an average of 86 million people in 83 countries each year, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP works to eliminate hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. In emergency situations, WFP is often first on the scene, providing life-saving food assistance to those affected by conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to administrative management within World Food Programme (WFP)’s important work in food security, humanitarian assistance, and nutrition. Working in Lebanon, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Full Job Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 18 March 2026-23:59-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 worlds 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 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 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 WFPs mission, please check the below video: https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/ Job Purpose: Under the overall supervision of the Head of TEC, the incumbent will coordinate and guide Information Technology maintenance and support activities to enable the effective delivery of IT services. They will as well provide technical support for ICT initiatives implemented with internal and external stakeholders, including government institutions. The role will support the preparation, configuration, and deployment of enduser devices; conduct ICT assessments; and ensure that all technology solutions and processes comply with WFPs IT standards, guidelines, and operational procedures. The incumbent will also follow up on projectrelated support requests and contribute to the effective rollout and monitoring of digital tools and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Head of TEC, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Carry out system and hardware maintenance tasks, such as running specialized network monitoring and system protection, to ensure technology is running effectively. Monitor technology reliability, identify user needs, analyze data and produce accurate reports in order to recommend IT solutions to support informative decision-making. Resolve queries independently, escalating if required, to ensure that standard IT questions are answered and accurate information is provided to staff. Provide standard technical training to end users of commonly used technology and systems, in order to assist WFP staff in conducting their work. Provide guidance and training to junior colleagues in the delivery of IT support services to support the capability building of staff. Support the co-ordination of new application implementation in order to provide WFP staff with the tools they need to perform effectively. Draft standard material such as end-user and technical documentation to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products. Implement improvements to methods and processes within the IT division in order to support the continuous improvement of IT services provided. Coordinate installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures. Coordinate a team of IT staff to ensure individual and team objectives are met in compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met. Perform other related duties, as required. STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.Experience: At least six (6) years of professional experience in IT support, system administration infrastructure and networking management.Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage. Required Experiences for entry into the role: Experience analyzing IT service performance and developing recommendations to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. Experience supporting ICT activities related to operational projects with internal and external stakeholders, including procurement or budgeting processes Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support endusers and partners. Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and processes. Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and operational pressures. Experience conducting IT hardware and infrastructure assessments and ensuring compliance with…

Key Details

  • Job Title: IT Operations Associate SSA6
  • Grade: N/A
  • Location: Beirut, Lebanon
  • Department: World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Contract Type: Professional Staff
  • Estimated Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually

Qualifications

  • Not specified in the official posting

Skills

  • Not specified in the official posting

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.