Business Support Assistant (Programme)

• Assist in conducting research and drafting basic project concepts, outlines, and simple proposals under specific guidance.
• Collect and organize publicly available data on agriculture and food-related topics for team review.
• Support the preparation of background summaries and develop basic visual materials (e.g., charts, tables) for internal meetings.

• Draft routine correspondence, meeting notes, and minutes related to policy activities.
• Provide logistical and scheduling support for policy events such as workshops and webinars.
• Assist in monitoring service contracts and perform related administrative tasks for events.

• Compile and circulate regular progress updates to the team.
• Facilitate coordination and communication with internal units regarding project activities.
• Provide translation support for short documents and meetings, as required.
• Perform additional administrative tasks, including service procurement and reimbursement processes, as assigned.

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end-of-assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Basic understanding of research methods and policy coordination.
• Prior experience with UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs or government institutions is an asset.

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with social media platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and open to learning, with the ability to adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Commitment to respecting diversity and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

• Consistently deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
• Actively contribute to team objectives and support the achievement of organizational goals.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to WFP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to WFP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WFP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards WFP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

• Administration
• Communication
• Economics and finance

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