Beirut - Business Support Assistant (Protocol) SSA 4

Are you passionate about changing and improving the lives of millions of people world-wide? Are YOU up for a Life-Changing Experience? Do you want to be part of an International Humanitarian Organization with a very diverse workplace? If YES, this WFP job vacancy is the opportunity for you

Deadline for applications:

This Vacancy Announcement will close on 01 December 2022 at 11:59 PM, Rome Time.

Terms and conditions:

- This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates ONLY

- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

About WFP:

Assisting more than 90 million people in 123 countries and territories each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies partnering with governments, and providing common services that allow the entire humanitarian community to save lives in emergencies and build the resilience of food insecure people and communities.

As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

WFP Lebanon provides humanitarian assistance to nearly 1.1 million vulnerable persons, in the form of unrestricted assistance in-kind and cash-based transfers. WFP Lebanon also provides food assistance in the form of snack and fresh food to school aged students and their families. This support is designed to improve the students’ health and make them and their families more motivated to pursue the children’s right to education.

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:

https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Job Context:

The post is based in Beirut CO and the incumbent will report to the Head of Unit or his/her designate

Job Purpose:

Support the Country Office Protocol Operations, particularly in the Port Operations, clearance of shipments, and aviation cargo.

Duration of Assignment:

The Protocol Assistant will be contracted for an initial term of six (6) months. Contract may be extended based on business need and satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Head of Administration or his/her designate, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Draft letters to concerned government parties to secure entry permits to restricted areas such as Ports, Airports to facilitate WFP operations
2. Draft Special Permit requests, Declaration en Douane, or any other clearance formality required for WFP shipments
3. Follow-up on the clearances of submitted applications with the relevant authorities for shipments or aviation cargo
4. Translate directives and communiques received from the government pertaining to the current situation
5. Support the logistics/port team in their official communication with the government for High-level visits and meetings
6. Support the Admin Officer in updating the status of assets affected by the office explosion for the Country Office and Beirut Field Office
7. Carry out Assets transactions on specialized platforms as needed
8. Support in identifying the number of assets requiring replacement
9. Perform other duties as required

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Translation and Languages is an advantage

Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in Protocol, Political Affairs, Translation or relevant fields. A minimum of one year work/volunteer or internship experience with a UN agency is highly desirable.

Language Fluent in Arabic and English. French is an advantage.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.