UN World Food Programme Business Support Associate Jobs in Zambia

UN World Food Programme Business Support Associate Jobs in Zambia

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

The Job holder will be performing front office management functions and will report to the Country Director. At this level, the job holder is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance.

He/she will have responsibility for undertaking specialised business support work, such as organisation and coordination of work. Additionally, he/she will be required to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis as well as managing resources, and coaching and/or coordinating a team of support staff.

Job Purpose

To coordinate and control a full range of business support services for a specific professional area of work, to ensure that services are delivered effectively.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with

experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Specialised knowledge of the application of common business processes, practical business support methods, procedures and systems used in area of work, gained through technical training and work experience.

• Good communication skills in order to provide specialised business support services to a wide range of individuals.

• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and monitor budgets.

• Ability to proactively identify and recommend areas for improvement to the design and delivery of specialised services.

• Ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals across functions.

• Experience in coordinating the work of others and self and training and supporting others.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English language.

How to Apply

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

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