ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) WFP is recognized as the leading solution provider and partner in the struggle to end hunger and malnutrion and particularly for its efforts to reach those furthest behind first.

Being the frontline agency of the United Nations system that delivers innovative hunger solutions to 81 countries each day worldwide; WFP’s 14,800+ strong staff share a vision and commitment to end hunger by 2030. Tackling the causes -- not just the symptoms – and operating in the remotest corners of the world, with all logistical means necessary, WFP’s results-focussed team provides nutritious and life-saving food and cash assistance when necessary. Bringing unrivalled experience and operating in the world’s most high profile, difficult environments, WFP upholds the humanitarian principles of humanity, integrity impartiality and neutrality.

In successfully achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) i.e Zero Hunger by 2030, the WFP team actively fosters partnerships with governments, communities, local authorities, civil societies, other UN agencies and the private sector.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

To deliver a wide range of business support processes and activities for a specific professional area of work in order to facilitate effective service delivery.

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will support the National Administration Officer and other relevant staff with all administrative functions and coordination. The Business Associate will be responsible for finance, administrative and logistical duties, guaranteeing that the Regional Bureau operations are maintained effectively and efficiently thereby ensuring that day-to-day office and administrative tasks are carried out smoothly.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Prepare detailed budgeting and monthly cash forecasting for the unit and other common services
• Administration and facilitation of meetings, training, workshops and other special events including all required logistics
• Support Procurement processes and ensure that WFP Policy and guidelines are adhered to and ensuring accuracy and completeness of all requests.
• Prepare reports, presentations, memoranda, proposals and all related correspondence as required
• Assist in the interpretation and implementation of administrative rules, regulations and procedures in relation to staff travel
• Accounts Payable – invoice processing, reconciliations of accounts and preparation of payment requests in compliance with WFP policies and procedures
• Contract Management – Scope definition, initiation, performance monitoring and evaluation, contractual obligations, compliance, changes and reviews.
• Coach, train, mentor and counsel direct reports towards continuous performance improvement
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Admin Officer

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Administrative role
• Completed Diploma in finance or any other related tertiary qualification in finance from a recognised professional institution
• Completed Diploma in Office Administration or other related qualification
• High level computer literacy in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Must be fluent in English and be able to communicate effectively
• Experience working in a Non-Governmental Organization environment

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• High energy, self-motivated and independent
• Highly organized, results oriented and deadline driven
• Friendly, professional mannerism in dealing with the public both face to face and telephonically
• Accuracy and confidentiality
• Creative and flexible approach to work, and ability to work well independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment
• Self-reliant, good problem solver results oriented
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive. A team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives
• Good written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
• Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
• Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
• Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
• Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
• Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfill the needs of internal and external partners.

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