Business Support Assistant, Addis Ababa

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ph3DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /h3 pWFP 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. /p h3ABOUT WFP /h3 pThe 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. /p pAt 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. /p pTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. /p h3WHY JOIN WFP? /h3 ul liWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /li liWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /li liWFP 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. /li liA 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. /li liWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the bTerms and Conditions /b section of this vacancy announcement). /li /ul h3CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION: /h3 pbJOB TITLE: /b Business Support Assistant /p pbCONTRACT TYPE: /b Fixed Term /p pbGRADE: /b G5 /p pbDUTY STATION: /b Addis Ababa, Ethiopia /p pbDURATION: /b 12 Months /p pbUNIT/DIVISION: /b African Union Global Office /p pb# of POSITION: /b One /p pbORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: /b These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ).



Job holders performing front office management functions typically report to the Deputy Directors or Head of Offices. In cases where these positions support a specific business stream, the reporting line may be to the Head of Unit, Chief, or the designate. At this level job holders are expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of business support activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to more junior colleagues. /p pbJOB PURPOSE: /b To deliver a wide range of business support processes and activities for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery. /p h3KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul liCollate information for inclusion in reports, documents and correspondence, to support the effective work of other staff. /li liRespond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance. /li liProcess and manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources /li liManage and maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organised and readily available for staff. /li liMaintain relationships with a range of individuals through provision of business support to assist in information sharing and service delivery to staff. /li liProof-read reports, documentation, correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate. /li liContribute to improvement of business procedures and processes. /li liCollect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management. /li liProvide guidance to junior colleagues in performing their duties. /li /ul pbSTANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: /b bEducation: /b Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. bExperience:



/b Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work. /p pbKnowledge Skills: /b /p ul liKnowledge of specialised common business practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience. /li liAbility to develop and maintain relationships with a range of individuals in order to provide a high-quality support service. /li liAbility to carry out basic data analysis and independently rectify problems requiring attention. /li liAbility to monitor and record financial transactions. /li liGood communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals. /li liAbility to maintain confidentiality. /li /ul pbLanguage: /b General Service (Headquarters): Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official language may be required depending on the location of the post or area of responsibility. /p pGeneral Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station''s language, if different. /p h3WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /h3 pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /p h3REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /h3 pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /p pAll employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. /p pNo 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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