Business Support SC - L5 - Gaza Emergency

Egypt Job Openings

World Food Programme

Cairo

FULL TIME

October 10, 2024

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

24 October 2024-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)

WFP 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.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:

https://www.wfp.org

WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP 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.
A 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.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE: Business Support Assistant
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SC5
UNIT/DIVISION: RBC Supply Chain/ Egypt Corridor Gaza
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Cairo, Egypt
DURATION: 12 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The conflict escalation on 07 October in Gaza has severely disrupted electricity, food, water, and fuel supplies, restricted movement, and worsened the humanitarian crisis. This has led to large-scale displacement and significant logistics challenges for humanitarian organizations. WFP has set up supply chain corridors, including through Egypt, and is establishing the necessary staffing to deliver relief and life-saving supplies into Gaza.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collate information for inclusion in reports, documents, and correspondence, to support the effective work of other staff.
Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance.
Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources
Manage and maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organized and readily available for staff.
Maintain relationships with a range of individuals through the provision of business support to assist in information sharing and service delivery to staff.
Proofread reports, documentation, correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate.
Contribute to the improvement of business procedures and processes.
Collect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management.
Guide junior colleagues in performing their duties.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Bachelor’s degree is a minimum requirement.
Experience Knowledge & Skills: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic.

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.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at
global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All 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.

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.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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