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Job description
Job context
The WFP Southern Africa Regional Office, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the post of Senior Business Support Associate (SBSA) to the Regional Director’s Office. We are looking for a highly efficient, dynamic Individual with a can- do attitide, who will mainitain strict confidentiality that the Office requires at all times.
The SBSA will provide administrative support to the Regional Director (RD) and Deputy Regional Director (DRD) while reporting to the Special Assistant to the RD (SARD).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
A Diploma in Secretarial/Business Administration studies or equivalent.
Experience:
At least 7 years of Administrative/Secretarial work experience of which 3 years should have been in the role of supporting senior executives.
Knowledge & Skills:
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is essential.
This position is open to both male and female candidates who are nationals of South Africa and non-South African nationals holding permanent residence permit only.
CLOSING DATE: 07 June 2017
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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.
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