Business Support Assistant – Administration SC4 Maiduguri 1 (144224) Job At UN World Food Programme

Business Support Assistant – Administration SC4 Maiduguri 1 (144224) Job At UN World Food Programme

Business Support Assistant – Administration SC4 Maiduguri 1 (144224) job vacancy is currently available at UN World Food Programme. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals who possess all the below-listed criteria.

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ). Job holders may either perform administrative support functions in the front office and report to the Business Support Associate, or provide administrative support to team(s) with the reporting line to the relevant Head of Unit, Chief, or the designate. In cases where these positions support a specific business stream, the reporting line may be to the relevant Head of Unit, Chief, or the designate.

At this level, work is carried out under minimal supervision. Job holders are expected to produce organised and accurate work, undertaking specific business support activities such as delivering standard business support processes for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery.  

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Business Support Assistant – Administration SC4 Maiduguri 1 (144224) Responsibilities

• Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and preparing reports by other staff.
• Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, to provide timely and accurate service to clients.
• Support processing and managing 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 to support clients to deliver their work.
• Take responsibility for data integrity to facilitate the 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

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in general administrative work and Logistics &Supply Chain.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
• Experience analyzing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports.
• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Experience in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs.
• Experience in assisting the preparation of contract documentation.
• Knowledge of work routines and methods to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.

Language: Spoken and written English Language is required and a basic understanding of the local Language (Hausa/Kanuri)

Terms and Conditions

• Only Nigerian nationals and holders of Nigerian nationality or have valid Nigerian residence and work permits are eligible to apply for this position.
• Applications are to be submitted and received online and in the English language only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Canvassing is strictly prohibited. Canvassing of any sort will lead to automatic disqualification of the concerned applicant.
• WFP offers in total 16 weeks of Maternity leave to female staff, excluding annual leave and exciting medical insurance.
• The contract type is Service Contract with 12 months duration.

Business Support Assistant – Administration SC4 Maiduguri 1 (144224) Job

• Follow the ‘APPLY FOR JOB’ button below.
• Follow the displayed link to proceed to the UN World Food Programme recruitment portal.
• Create and verify an account on the portal.
• Complete the online application form accurately.
• Upload the appropriate document.
• Submit your application and await notification if shortlisted for further processes.
• The application deadline is 12th August 2021 till, 11:59 PM.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on HIV/AIDS status.

No 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.