Business Support Assistant (Inventory) at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to a number of General Services position based in WFP Nigeria. The position is based in Maiduguri and Damaturu respectively. If you are a Nigerian national, committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for people in need, we would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Support Assistant - Inventory (G4)

Location: Maiduguri

Key Responsibilities (not all inclusive, nor exhaustive)

• Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and preparing reports by other staff.
• Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and accurate services to clients.
• Support inventory management on ICT items.
• Provide revision and proof-reading services for standard documents, to contribute to the development of accurate documentation.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function
• Identify simple discrepancies in statistics and data, such as missing information, and report to senior staff in order to support client to deliver their work.
• Take responsibility for data integrity to facilitate availability of accurate information in corporate system.
• Provide guidance on routine business support methods and practices to junior colleagues to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.

Qualification, Experience and Attributes

• Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of work routine and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
• Ability to offer guidance or basis on-the-job training to more junior staff.
• Fluency (leve C) in both written and oral communication in English language.
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri local Languages is desirable.

Terms And Conditions
Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation package. For more details please visit International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org (link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salaries/nigeria.htm)

Application Closing Date
6th September, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume/Curriculum Vitae as a single document to: [email protected] electronically.

Note

• WFP will apply a rigorous and transparent selection process including thorough assessment of technical skills to ensure the best candidates are selected for the job
• Only applications sent electronically to the designated email address with Job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.