Digital Transformation Advisor (Social Protection)
World Food Programme (WFP)
Beirut
Lebanon
January 13, 2026
Full-timeJanuary 13, 2026
Digital Transformation Advisor (Social Protection)
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 120 countries, assisting more than 115.5 million people each year. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, gender, or background. WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts in combating hunger and promoting peace through food assistance. WFP Lebanon specifically focuses on providing cash assistance to Syrian refugees and in-kind support to vulnerable Lebanese populations, while also working with the government to strengthen social safety nets and improve nutrition through school meal programs. WFP is known for its commitment to professional development, offering training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Digital Transformation Advisor (Social Protection) will play a crucial role in supporting the Social Protection, Technical Assistance, and Programme Support Unit at WFP. This position involves providing technical expertise to enhance the digital development of social protection programs and systems, particularly in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs. The advisor will focus on advancing the Ministry’s digital transformation initiatives and institutionalizing shock-responsive social protection systems. The role requires strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work collaboratively in complex environments. The advisor will lead project design, define business requirements, and facilitate capacity-building efforts to ensure effective implementation of digital transformation strategies within social protection frameworks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an Advanced University degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Social Policy, or Systems Engineering. Alternatively, a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training may be considered. The educational background should provide a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of digital transformation in social protection systems.
Experience:
At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in digital transformation initiatives, particularly in social protection and safety nets, is required for candidates with an Advanced University Degree. For those with a First University Degree, a minimum of five years of relevant experience is necessary. Experience should include project management and implementation of humanitarian or developmental projects with digital outcomes, demonstrating the ability to work effectively in complex environments.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic is mandatory. Knowledge of French is considered desirable, providing an additional advantage in engaging with diverse stakeholders and enhancing communication within the role.
Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on the availability of funds, business needs, and performance. WFP Lebanon encourages applications from female candidates and individuals with disabilities, emphasizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks to ensure a safe and inclusive work environment.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 120 countries, assisting more than 115.5 million people each year. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, gender, or background. WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts in combating hunger and promoting peace through food assistance. WFP Lebanon specifically focuses on providing cash assistance to Syrian refugees and in-kind support to vulnerable Lebanese populations, while also working with the government to strengthen social safety nets and improve nutrition through school meal programs. WFP is known for its commitment to professional development, offering training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Digital Transformation Advisor (Social Protection) will play a crucial role in supporting the Social Protection, Technical Assistance, and Programme Support Unit at WFP. This position involves providing technical expertise to enhance the digital development of social protection programs and systems, particularly in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs. The advisor will focus on advancing the Ministry’s digital transformation initiatives and institutionalizing shock-responsive social protection systems. The role requires strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work collaboratively in complex environments. The advisor will lead project design, define business requirements, and facilitate capacity-building efforts to ensure effective implementation of digital transformation strategies within social protection frameworks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide project management support for government social protection programs, ensuring alignment with WFP and government standards.
- Translate policy and program needs into technical specifications for digital systems, including registry structures and data workflows.
- Develop comprehensive project documents and implementation workplans that outline objectives and processes for digital social protection systems.
- Advise ministry teams on data governance frameworks and operational guidelines, ensuring adherence to best practices in data privacy and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security.
- Conduct presentations and briefings for senior management, engaging with high-level officials to define business requirements.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders, including WFP teams and government entities, to ensure compliance with established processes and agreements.
- Facilitate capacity building for WFP staff and partners, providing training and support for the adoption of digital transformation initiatives.
- Identify and adapt emerging GovTech innovations for digital government applications, particularly in social protection.
- Perform other duties as required to support the overall mission of WFP in enhancing social protection systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Social Policy, Systems Engineering, or related fields. Alternatively, a First University Degree with additional relevant work experience and training.
- Strong project management skills with a focus on digital transformation initiatives.
- Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels, including government officials and senior management.
- Experience in designing and implementing digital systems for social protection or related areas.
- Knowledge of data governance and operational frameworks, with a focus on best practices in data privacy and security.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an Advanced University degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Social Policy, or Systems Engineering. Alternatively, a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training may be considered. The educational background should provide a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of digital transformation in social protection systems.
Experience:
At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in digital transformation initiatives, particularly in social protection and safety nets, is required for candidates with an Advanced University Degree. For those with a First University Degree, a minimum of five years of relevant experience is necessary. Experience should include project management and implementation of humanitarian or developmental projects with digital outcomes, demonstrating the ability to work effectively in complex environments.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic is mandatory. Knowledge of French is considered desirable, providing an additional advantage in engaging with diverse stakeholders and enhancing communication within the role.
Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on the availability of funds, business needs, and performance. WFP Lebanon encourages applications from female candidates and individuals with disabilities, emphasizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks to ensure a safe and inclusive work environment.
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