Business Support Assistant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 September 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)

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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.

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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).

• JOB TITLE: Business Support Assistant

• TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term-G5

• UNIT/DIVISION: MENAEE Regional Directors Office

• DUTY STATION (City, Country): Cairo, Egypt

• DURATION: 12 months (renewable)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This position is required to provide dedicated administrative support to the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe Regional Director's Office (RDO), particularly the DRD, and Desk Officers team, along with supporting Regional Director front office functions. The role supports multiple administrative tasks, coordination with corporate services, organization of meetings and events, and maintenance of key tracking and filing systems.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the RDO, including the Deputy Regional Director, Special Assistant, Desk Officers, and front office functions.
• Gather, organize, and analyze information to support the preparation of correspondence, briefings, and documentation, under the guidance of the DRD and Desk Officers.
• Coordinate with outposted technical functions (e.g., travel, HR, ICT, finance) to follow up on service requests and ensure timely resolution of administrative issues for RDO staff.
• Manage and maintain filing systems and shared drives to ensure accessible, up-to-date records of administrative and operational information.
• Draft routine communications and support proofreading of documents to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support organization of RDO-led meetings and events, including logistics, documentation, and follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date tracking tools for travel, leave, and administrative workflows, and flag inconsistencies or delays to the Deputy Regional Director.
• Review data entries or reports for minor discrepancies and escalate to senior staff when required.
• Provide informal guidance to junior support staff or interns on administrative procedures and standards.
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment, responding to queries and feedback from colleagues in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

First university degree in Business Administration or relevant field.

Experience

Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic language.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of specialized common business practices and methods, gained through relevant technical training and experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of individuals in order to provide a high-quality support service.
• Ability to carry out basic data analysis and independently rectify problems requiring attention.
• Ability to monitor and record financial transactions.
• Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.