Business Support Assistant (Supply Chain), SC4, Dhaka

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Deliver business support functions focused on service delivery.

You have:

• Completion of University Degree (Bachelor or equivalent) is required.
• Completion of University Degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or any related functional area is desirable.
• At least 4 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

24 August 2026-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

To deliver a wide range of business support processes and activities for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Collect information for inclusion in reports, documents and correspondence, to support the effective work of other staff. 2. Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance. 3. Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources 4. Manage and maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organised and readily available for staff. 5. Maintain relationships with a range of individuals through provision of business support to assist in information sharing and service delivery to staff. 6. Proof-read reports, documentation, correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate. 7. Contribute to improvement of business procedures and processes. 8. Collect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management. 9. Provide guidance to junior colleagues in performing their duties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelor or equivalent) is required. Completion of University Degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or any related functional area is desirable.

Experience: At least 4 years of experience in the relevant field.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job Title: Business Support Assistant (Supply Chain) Grade: SC4 Type of contract: Service Contract Duration: 12 Months Duty Station: Dhaka Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.

Applicants who meet the required qualifications may be considered for similar roles at any location across Bangladesh based on organizational requirements.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.

All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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