UN World Food Programme Business Support Assistant - SSA2 Jobs in Kenya

UN World Food Programme Business Support Assistant - SSA2 Jobs in Kenya



About WFP

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.

Organizational Context

This job is in the Kenya Country Office and the job holder will be based in our Kakuma Sub Office.

The job holder will be required to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Kakuma team and support a specific business stream and will report to a Programme Associate.

At this level, work is carried out under close supervision and job holders are expected to produce organised and accurate work with regular and close contact and communication with the beneficiaries.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

  • Collect, sort and disseminate correspondence, reports and other materials to meet the required demands of staff to time standards.

  • Respond to simple routine queries with readily available support by senior staff and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and accurate response to enquiries.

  • Support the maintenance of office files, documents and records in accordance with established systems and processes, so that
    information is current and readily available for staff.

  • Undertake standard data entry tasks in accordance with defined systems, to ensure information is organized and readily available.

  • Assist in creating simple images or information using standardized templates, such as graphs or tables to support the drafting of reports for staff.

    Standard Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Completion of secondary school education.

  • Experience: Two or more years of experience in social work.

  • Language: Fluency in English language (both written and oral)

    Knowledge & Skills:

  • Ability to use standard office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.

  • Ability to follow standard business support processes and procedures.

  • Knowledge of standard office software packages, e.g. Microsoft word, Excel.

  • Ability to provide information using courtesy and tact.

  • Good attention to details.

  • Good client orientation and communication skills

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Business Support Assistant - SSA2 Jobs in Kenya

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