UN World Food Programme Assistant Business Support Assistant Jobs in Kenya

UN World Food Programme Assistant Business Support Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide programme staff with support with official travel arrangements and accommodation bookings

Follow up on the procurement plan and payment of invoices and/or processing of purchase orders

Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and preparing reports by other staff.

Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a 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 proof-reading 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 in order to support clients to deliver their work.

Take responsibility for data integrity to facilitate 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.

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 the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Language:

Proficiency in oral and written communication in English is a must.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• 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.

Terms and Conditions:

Contract Duration: 1 Year (initial)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Assistant Business Support Assistant Jobs in Kenya


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