Business Support Assistant

ABOUT WFP

The 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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

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 Ethiopia is one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally. Under its five-year Country Strategic Plan (2020-2025) WFP Ethiopia continues to address the immediate short-term needs of refugees, internally displaced persons, and other food-insecure and undernourished people, while implementing a gradual expansion and intensification of resilience and livelihood diversification initiatives at the humanitarian–development–peace nexus

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of a Partnerships Officer and the general supervisor of the Head of Partnerships & OIM, the purpose of this role is to support the Partnerships unit in the engagement with donors, and prepare supporting materials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

In line with the WFP Ethiopia Country Strategic Plan, support the implementation of the overall partnerships and resource mobilization strategy.

• Support the Partnerships Officer, as required, while proactively identifying new funding opportunities for relevant donors. If required, manage and build the relationship with relevant donors.
• Prepare funding proposals, concept notes, and reports, in coordination with relevant units in the Ethiopia country office.
• Proactively contribute to the partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Ensure partner conditions are met.
• Draft briefs and talking points for senior management as needed, gathering data from diverse sources (e.g., WFPgo, security reports, donor intelligence, etc.) to support meetings with partners and donors.
• Assist with grant management, such as monitoring end dates and requesting extensions.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education.

Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent writing and communication skills, including proposal and report writing.
• Partner management and resource mobilization.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Prior knowledge of WFP operations would be an asset.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English (Level C).

Skills Required:

• Any / Field