Job Description
Job advertisement No. xxxxx/2021
Job advertisement No. 069/2022
The Female Internship Programme
The Female Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting young and talented candidates across the globe. The programme will provide selected candidates with the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of WFP. This will promote better understanding of WFP Somalia’s mandate and programmes. Similarly, the programme will provide WFP with qualified individuals specializing in relevant fields in line with WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
WFP’s activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, safety nets, nutrition, and food assistance for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers. You will be part of a dynamic team that effectively identifies, monitors, evaluates, and manages the organization’s strategic, operational, fiduciary, and financial risks in support of WFP’s country strategic plan for Somalia.
This position is open to qualified Somali female nationals.
Job title: Business Support Assistant (Admin/ Finance) Intern
Duty station: Baidoa
Contract duration: 8 months
Date of issue: 14th July 2022
Closing date: 27th July 2022
What will you do?
Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance/Admin Associate, the intern will be required to undertake the following:
- Assist in the provision of a range of services, including facilities, and light vehicle management, travel, protocol related etc, maintaining information, to contribute to the provision of a safe and conducive working environment
- Assist in proper maintenance of vendor accounts and timely clearance of outstanding advances and other receivables.
- Assist in disbursements ensuring proper authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation.
- Assist in reviewing and performing reconciliations for Baidoa admin and finance transactions.
- Assist in SCOPE cards management – issuing cards, reporting, and following up with Cooperating Partners in collaboration with relevant units.
- Assist in timely and accurate preparation of monthly admin and financial reporting.
- Maintain efficient database management to easy access and retrieval of required information for programme implementation.
- Assist in performing all routine administrative activities in line with WFP’s operating standards through day-to-day work.
Skills and Qualifications
The Internship Programme is open to Somali female candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Completed an undergraduate or graduate degree programme (e.g., a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree) at a recognized university, studying in the area of Business Management, Finance, statistics, Human Resources Management, or other relevant field and with a great interest for Finance and Administration work.
- Candidates must have completed at least the first degree in the last 6 months.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Somali
Are you competent for this job? Do you have
- Desire to learn about and develop key skills in the field of Finance and Administration.
- Flexible work style and approach based on client needs.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Team player and problem solver.
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; high attention to details.
- Ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized way.
- Technology savvy: ability to think out-of-the box and to come up with innovative ideas.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package, particularly of Excel and PowerPoint.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment using the link below:
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=169454&company=C0000168410P
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
The selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.
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