Business Support Assistant SC3, Tartous VA034-2021


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 lifetime. 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. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.

In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.

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.

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.

CONTRACT TYPE & DURATION

Contract Type: Service contract – SC3

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Tartous

Number of required employees: 1

BACKGROUND OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The BSA SC3 will work in the Admin Unit and in collaboration with the other units of WFP. This post is based in Tartous Field Office and follow under the direct supervision of the Administration unit/ Tartous.

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver a range of routine business support tasks, to ensure that staff are effectively supported.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  • Collect, sort and disseminate correspondence, reports and other material to meet the required demands of staff to time standards.
  • Respond to routine queries received and escalate where appropriate, to provide a timely and accurate service to clients.
  • Proofread written documents, such as standard reports and correspondence, to contribute to the accuracy of written information developed by staff.
  • Provide a set of standard business support activities, where required, to contribute to the effective functioning of business operations.
  • Make travel arrangements and support events, etc., to support staff to work effectively.
  • 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 for the business team.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
Completion of secondary school education.

Experience:
Three or more years of experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge & Skills:
Ability to use standard office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.

Knowledge of standardised business support work routines and methods. Knowledge of standard office software packages, e.g., Microsoft word. Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information with a variety of individuals. Good attention to detail to identify data discrepancies. Ability to work to deadlines and follow clear instructions.

Languages:
Fluency (level C) in in oral and written communication in Arabic and in English.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:

  • Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
  • Exact Position Title
  • Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
  • Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
  • Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
  • A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

How to apply

HOW TO APPLY

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Internal candidates: https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=153473&company=C0000168410P

External candidates: https://router.job-listing.wfp.org/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=153473&company=C0000168410P

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Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.