Vacancy announcement: World Food Programme (WFP) seeks a Business Support Assistant, Programme SC4 for their operations in Djibouti. With 4 - 5 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Business. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Sep, 30 deadline.
JOB TITLE
: BSA Programme Assistant
TYPE OF CONTRACT
: Service Contract, SC4
UNIT/DIVISION
: Programme
DUTY STATION (City, Country)
: Djibouti City
DURATION
: 6 months, with a possibility of renewable upon performance
and availability
of funds.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Djibouti works in partnership with the Government and other
stakeholders through
the implementation of integrated programmes targeting the most vulnerable people and it works towards building national capacity to formulate, manage and implement programmes for achieving zero hunger. In implementing its activities, WFP bridges the
humanitarian–development nexus
and leverage its extensive experience and the contributions it has made in Djibouti over many decades to achieve three strategic outcomes outlined in the WFP Country Strategic Plan. To achieve result on the activities, programme unit needs to hire a BSA programme assistant SC4 to support in the implementation of activities in five regions of Djibouti and Djibouti town as well. This position will be based at country office with support to perform on field visits.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision Head of programmes, the incumbent will coordinate and perform on support to all programme activities to provide quality, accurate data and reports to support the effective delivery of these activities at community and region level. In addition, the incumbent is expected to deliver organized and accurate work, performing specific business support tasks.
Detailed responsibilities:
- Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work (Djibouti toun, Arta, Ai-sabieh, Dikhil, Tadjourah and Obock) supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
Provide project management and/or general office support following
established targets
and WFP’s policies and procedures.
Compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. food
assistance needs,
resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to
support operational
decision-making.
Provide business support services to Programme operations by
accurately processing
and recording information and transactions in corporate systems (WINGS, COMET, ITS, WeTravel and other WFP platforms). Responsibilities include the preparation of Travel Authorizations (TAs), initiation and follow-up
of administrative
and financial actions, submission and tracking of service requests, data entry and management, records maintenance, and quality assurance of information, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures and service
delivery standards.
About Djibouti
Djibouti City is the capital of the Republic of Djibouti, strategically located at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East. The city hosts multiple international military bases, UN agencies, and development organizations, offering unique opportunities in logistics, maritime services, security, and international development.
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