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ABOUT WFP

The 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.

At 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.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

JOB TITLE: Business Support Associate - Partnerships
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FT/ G6
UNIT/DIVISION: Partnerships
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Cairo, Egypt
DURATION: 1 year extendable

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the area of partnerships.
2. Liaise with counterparts from the host Government, Government donors and private sector and support effective collaboration.
3. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
4. Coordinate and communicate with partners from various sectors to ensure effective collaboration.
5. Act as a point of contact for the resolution of a range of operational queries and problems Specifically, from partners.
6. Provide practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
7. Prepare and/or consolidate comprehensive reports, documentation, correspondence, briefing notes, etc., and conduct research in the area of work.
8. Respond to complex business support queries in order to provide a timely and accurate resolution of inquiries for partners.
9. Oversee the maintenance of records and databases to ensure information is organized and readily available and compliant with all relevant regulations and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business Administration, accounting, International Relations, or any relevant field of study is desirable

Experience: At least 6 years of work experience in a programme, fund, or agency of the United Nations in the areas of resource mobilization, external relations, partnerships, communications, public Information or Programme support

Language: Fluency in both oral and written Arabic & English.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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.