Good health is a precious thing. When we are healthy we can learn, work, and support ourselves and our families. When we are sick, we struggle, and our families and communities fall behind. That’s why the World Health Organization is needed. Working with 194 Member States, across six regions, and from more than 150 offices, WHO staff are united in a shared commitment to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere. The principle that all people should enjoy the highest standard of health, regardless of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition, has guided WHO’s work for the past 70 years, since it was first set up as the lead agency for international health in the new United Nations system. WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Our goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-being.
This assignment is part of WHO’s ongoing support to the implementation, monitoring, and technical execution of health programs and projects in Lebanon. In light of increasing demands on data-driven planning, financial accountability, and timely implementation, the Junior Planning, Budget and Monitoring Assistant will support the M&E focal point in reviewing workplans, monitoring financial and operational progress, and ensuring alignment between activities, budgets, and performance indicators. The volunteer will also assist in aspects of technical implementation across various WHO projects. This role will contribute to strengthening WHO’s internal planning, monitoring, reporting, and technical delivery processes, particularly within the emergency funds.
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Public Health Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Junior Planning, Budget and Monitoring Assistant will:
Support the review and regular monitoring of workplans across WHO programs and projects.
Assist in tracking budget utilization and monitoring expenditures against approved allocations.
Contribute to updating budget and planning tools and assist in variance analysis (budgeted vs. actual).
Support the M&E focal point in compiling and analyzing program data and indicators.
Assist in aligning financial reports with technical implementation plans and timelines.
Support technical teams in consolidating inputs for project reports and donor updates.
Help organize and document planning and monitoring meetings, including preparation of materials and follow-up.
Maintain up-to-date records and documentation related to planning, budgeting, and monitoring.
Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with the role.
Skills and experience :
At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level, out of which at least 1 Year in planning, budgeting, financial monitoring, or public health programme support; experience with monitoring and evaluation is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
Basic knowledge of budget tracking, variance analysis, and workplan alignment processes;
Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong drafting, formulation, and reporting abilities;
Accuracy and professionalism in document preparation, data entry, and report editing;
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including internal teams and external counterparts; familiarity with participatory and results-based planning approaches is an asset;
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; ability to work productively in a multicultural team of international and national staff;
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (especially Excel and Word); familiarity with planning or financial tools and databases is an asset;
Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work with minimal supervision; demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
Sound security awareness;
Have affinity with or interest in public health, planning and budgeting, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the mission and work of the United Nations System.
