JOB TITLE: Business Support AssociateTYPE OF CONTRACT: Service ContractGRADE: SC6DUTY STATION (City, Country): YaoundeDURATION: 12 monthsNUMBER OF POSITION: 1
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.
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
In the performance of his/her function, the Business Support Associate will report to the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) Chief Air Transport Officer (CATO) and his deputy. In this role, the Business Support Associate will provide support to all units on matters pertaining to daily operations, reporting, filing and communications with partners. The incumbent will cover this position according to the current structure and with the accountabilities and responsibilities laid down in the TOR and as specified by the head of the unit, in agreement with the established WFP Human Resources rules and regulations.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):
The Business Support Associate will be responsible for the following key duties:
Perform all administrative tasks for the UNHAS Cameroon team
Competence to handle large numbers of data with accuracy
Provide finance and accounting support
Coordination and communication
Perform all other duties relating to the UNHAS Cameroon service assigned by the CATO.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Experience:
Technical Knowledge & Skills:
Languages:
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 21 June 2022
Kindly note the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc may potentially be requested at a future time.
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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.