Apply: WFP Business Support Assistant

Deadline: 18 September, 2022

Location: Baidoa, Somalia

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

WFP works to ensure the most vulnerable populations, especially women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the provision of a range of services, including facilities, and light vehicle management, travel, protocol, etc
  • Assist in proper maintenance of vendor accounts and timely clearance of outstanding advances and other receivables
  • Provide guidance on routine business support methods and practices
  • Assist in reviewing and performing reconciliations for Baidoa admin and finance transactions
  • Assist in SCOPE cards management
  • Assist in timely and accurate preparation of monthly admin and financial reporting
  • Maintain efficient database management
  • Assist in performing all routine administrative activities in line with WFP’s operating standards through day-to-day work
  • Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

  • Secondary school education
  • A post-secondary certification in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related functional area (desirable)
  • Four years, minimum, of relevant experience in general administrative work, preferably in an international organisation, embassy, or UN system
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali
  • Good experience and ability using Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work with deadline
  • Ability to use tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wider range of individuals and methods to complete processes under minimal supervision
  • Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention

To apply and for more information, click here.

Photo source: World Bank

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