Business Support Assistant (Security) SSA-4, Regional Bureau in Cairo
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
JOB TITLE: Business Support Assistant (Security Unit)
TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: Special Services Agreement – Level 4
DURATION & START DATE: 6 months
UNIT/DIVISION: Security
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Regional Bureau in Cairo (RBC), Cairo, Egypt
REPORT TO (JOB TITLE): Senior Regional Security Officer
Note: Only Egyptian nationals / citizens are eligible to apply. This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile.
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.
WFP’s Regional Bureau for the Middle East and Northern Africa (RBC), based in Cairo, Egypt, provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in 16 countries: Algeria, Armenia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, State of Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Yemen. These country offices aim to assist roughly one-third of all of WFP’s beneficiaries (approx. 30 million) in some of the most critical humanitarian emergencies of our time. RBC is also active in the ‘Changing Lives’ side of WFP’s mandate, helping national governments and local communities improve nutrition, livelihoods, school feeding, social protection, climate and disaster risk reduction and other programmes that build resilience and support development.
WHY WORK AT WFP?
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Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like WFP, will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
How we deliver our mission in a deep respect for personal and cultural differences and close collaboration between every member of our global team, will certainly enrich your experience and knowledge on so many levels.
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JOB PURPOSE
The Business Support Assistant (BSA) works under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Security Officer (RSO) and provides administrative and standard business support services to the Regional Security Unit (RSU) team to ensure that staff are effectively supported in discharging their day-to-day duties.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Support processing and managing routine administrative and business support tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely delivery of services.
- Support the maintenance of files, documents, and records in accordance with established systems and processes so that information is current and readily available for staff.
- Assist in gathering information to support the drafting of documents by RSU staff.
- Coordinate administrative arrangements for duty travel of RSU staff, such as ticket booking, hotel reservations and security clearances.
- Support with arrangements for the preparation and organisation of meetings, conferences, seminars, workshop, and other events.
- Update and maintenance of information databases, such as mailing lists.
- Respond to queries and escalate to senior staff where appropriate.
The job responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University degree in business administration, social sciences, or related field.
Experience: Four or more years of progressive experience in administrative/business support function work is required, preferably in the UN system.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
- Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
- Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring detailed attention.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Team player and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Highly motivated and capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
Language: Fluency in both English and Arabic is required.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday, 6 December 2022 (11:59 PM Cairo Time).
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
