Apply: WFP Business Support Assistant

Deadline: 07 January, 2021

Location: Semera, Ethiopia

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Business Support Assistant.

WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and prepare reports by other staff
  • Respond to queries and escalate, where appropriate, in order to provide timely and accurate service to clients
  • Support processing and manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources
  • Provide revision and proofreading services for standard documents, to contribute to the development of accurate documentation
  • Take responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function
  • Identify simple discrepancies in statistics and data, such as missing information, and report to senior staff in order to support clients to deliver their work
  • Take responsibility for data integrity to facilitate availability of accurate information in corporate systems
  • Provide guidance on routine business support methods and practices to junior colleagues to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards
  • Work with a variety of individuals, taking on feedback where appropriate, to assist in business support delivery for staff

Requirements

  • University degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or a similar field
  • Four years, minimum, of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work
  • Experience in accounting or other financial services and human resources is a plus
  • Proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer software packages such as Microsoft Word
  • Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision
  • Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems
  • Ability to offer guidance or basic on-the-job training to more junior staff
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English
  • Knowledge of local language is a plus
  • Nationality of Ethiopia

To apply and for more information, click here.

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