Programme Policy Officer (Disability Inclusion) SSA8

Programme Policy Officer (Disability Inclusion) SSA8 Location: Beirut, Lebanon, The Republic Of DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 17 June 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 world’s 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 inglobal.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 WFP’s mission, please check the below video: https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/ Job Purpose: To support policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs, while advancing WFP Lebanon’s disability inclusion agenda. In addition, the incumbent will play a key role in consolidating, strengthening, and showcasing WFP Lebanon’s disability inclusion achievements, ensuring their systematic integration into the next Country Strategic Plan (CSP) in alignment with global disability inclusion frameworks. In coordination with programme and RAM (Research, Assessment and Monitoring) teams, who retain full responsibility for implementation of disability inclusive interventions, the incumbent will provide technical guidance, strategic direction, and coordination to enhance the quality, coherence, and consistency of disability-inclusive programming across portfolios. Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of Gender, Protection, and Disability Inclusion Officer, the Programme Policy Officer (Disability Inclusion) will be responsible for the following duties: Contribute towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance. Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures. Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained. Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects. Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives. Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries. Perform other related duties, as required. STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Advanced university degree in Human Rights, Social Sciences, International Studies and Policy or other related fields; or First University degree (Bachelor) with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Experience: One (1) or more years of postgraduate professional experience (after completion of Advanced University degree) or three (3) years or more after completion of First University degree in disability inclusion and integration within mainstream organizations (UN, NGOs, or the private sector), coupled with extensive established networks with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in Lebanon. Experience in analysis and evaluation, as well as capacity needs assessments and capacity strengthening, is desirable. 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: Strong knowledge of disability inclusion approaches, including mainstreaming in humanitarian and development programmes Experience in analysis, and evaluation, including the ability to generate evidence and track programme performance Strong skills in coordination and collaboration across teams and stakeholders Ability to design and deliver capacity-building activities, including training and coaching Familiarity with working with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and promoting their participation Good understanding of the programme cycle, including design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively Desired Skills and Knowledge Familiarity with humanitarian programmes in Lebanon and Disability Inclusion related challenges. Experience developing knowledge products, such as policy papers, briefs, and reports Experience engaging with government counterparts and supporting policy dialogue Experience in supporting capacity building for Government counterparts on Disability Inclusion aspects. Data literacy and awareness of privacy considerations. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. 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