Vacancy No.: 77922
No. Position/s: 1 (one)
Grade: G6
Contract: Fixed-Term
Date of Issue: 20 March 2018
Deadline: 03 April 2018
Position Duration: One year with possibility of extension
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps com- munities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Business Support Associate (Reports/ Donor Relations) G6 Fixed Term position is based in Addis Ababa. The incumbent will report directly to the Government Partnerships/Performance Reporting Officer and will be under the overall supervision of the Head of the Partnership & Communications unit. The job holder is expected to take responsibility and initiative for responding independently to queries including organization and coordination of assigned work. There is a requirement to use judgement in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis
JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate and control a full range of business support services for a specific professional area of work, to ensure that services are delivered effectively
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