Business Support Assistant - Administration (Fleet & Protocol) SC, L5

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of
equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified
candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or
social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or
expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or
disability.

WHY WORK AT WFP?

SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤
Make a difference, the world will notice.
We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people 's dreams
of a brighter future.
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Build bridges that unite people across the world.
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.
UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
Unlock possibilities you never thought you'd find.
WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.
LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.
WFP offers the kind of life-changing experiences you 're unlikely to find in
many other organizations.
Join us to make a difference.
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ABOUT WFP

"The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian
organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to
build a pathway to peace , stability and prosperity for people
recovering from conflict , disasters and the impact of climate
change. Food assistance extends well beyond the traditional view of "food
aid" as transfers of food commodities to hungry people.
It seeks not only to save lives and protect livelihoods in the short term, but
also to combat the root causes of hunger in the medium and long term for a
world with zero hunger."

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Completion of secondary school education. A university degree
in Business Administration or any other related field.
Experience : Five or more years of progressively responsible work
experience in the relative business stream with experience in general
administrative work.
Language : Fluency in both English and Arabic languages
Knowledge & Skills:
* Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
* Ability to monitor and record financial transactions.
* Ability to carry out basic data analysis and presentation.
* Ability to rectify problems requiring attention.
* Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience in corporate ERP systems (e.g SAP) is highly desired.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and
Headquarters (HQ). Job holders may either perform administrative support
functions in the front office and report to the Business Support Associate,or
provide administrative support to team(s) with the reporting line to the
relevant Head of Unit, Chief, or the designate. In cases where these positions
support a specific business stream, the reporting line may be to the relevant
Head of Unit, Chief, or the designate.
At this level, work is carried out under minimal supervision. Job holders are
expected to produce organised and accurate work, undertaking specific business
support activities. They may offer guidance on standard practices to more
junior staff in their area of work.

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver standard business support processes for Administration, Fleet and
Protocol Management to facilitate effective service delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Fleet Management -Supervise the drivers & monitoring their performance; ensure proper use and monitoring of maintenance & the fuel consumption of vehicles for the best interest of the agency; Respond to official request for vehicles and allocate efficiently.


• Act as the GPS tracking system focal point, and issue monthly driving performance report.


• Create Material Requirement Planning & Micro Purchase Order for the Admin unit and supervise vendor accounts (Couriers- Uniform - stationary supplies- Admin tools...etc.)


• Ensure all Admin. related commitments for goods and services are properly committed in related systems for invoice matching in relation to admin and invoice tracking systems; ensure proper recognition of expenses (According to policies) are posted on time; Monitor all admin related Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders/Trip in related systems regularly and close them on time.


• Protocol focal person: prepare all letters in relation to protocol to be sent to Ministry of foreign affairs; liaise with key people in Governmental offices to ensure smooth transaction of all protocol related requests; ensure competitive services on clearing WFP imported items.

Additional Key Accountabilities

• Contacting with the Telecommunication service provider company for handling the related matters; Activating, deactivating SIM cards for the employees; Upgrading, downgrading the Users packages according to the Standard Operating Procedures/approval; Reviewing the invoices and proceed for the payment request. calculating and managing the user's invoices and request to settle the personal VS business calls Via Telephone Management Systems on a monthly basis.


• Act as UNJSP "Unitied Nations Joint Staff Pension" focal point, issue UNJSP Purchase Orders when needed and settle inter agencies invoices.


• Acts as FMS "Fleet Management Systems" focal point, maintaining proper fleet records.


• Responsible for finalizing fleet lease and insurance on monthly basis.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose
* Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP's Strategic Objectives.
* Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team's work processes to supervisor.
* Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
* Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit's responsibilities will serve WFP's mission.
People
* Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
* Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
* Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
* Create an "I will"/"We will" spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.
Performance
* Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
* Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
* Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
* Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.
Partnership
* Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
* Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
* Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP's teams and external partners in fulfilling team's goals and objectives.
* Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor's priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

Compensation and Benefits

WFP offers a competitive compensation package for Service Contract Holders
including:
* Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards.
* Medical coverage for staff and eligible dependents
* Variety of leave entitlements, including but not limited to ‎30 days annual leaves per year, maternity/paternity leave.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is a one-year contract, extension will be based on funding availability
and successful performance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for submitting the online applications will be on the 9th of February
‎2023.

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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.