Business Support Associate

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: 

• To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the area of partnerships.
• Liaise with counterparts from the host Government, Government donors and private sector and support effective collaboration.
• Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and communicate with partners from various sectors to ensure effective collaboration.
• Act as a point of contact for the resolution of a range of operational queries and problems Specifically, from partners.
• Provide practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Prepare and/or consolidate comprehensive reports, documentation, correspondence, briefing notes, etc., and conduct research in the area of work.
• Respond to complex business support queries in order to provide a timely and accurate resolution of inquiries for partners.
• Oversee the maintenance of records and databases to ensure information is organized and readily available and compliant with all relevant regulations and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Business Administration, accounting, International Relations, or any relevant field of study is desirable
• Experience: At least 6 years of work experience in a programme, fund, or agency of the United Nations in the areas of resource mobilization, external relations, partnerships, communications, public Information or Programme support
• Language: Fluency in both oral and written Arabic & English.

Source: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Cairo-Egypt-Republic-of/Business-Support-Associate—Partnerships—FT–G6_JR106021