DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS8 August 2025-23:59-GMT+08:00 Taipei Standard Time (Taipei)
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.
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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).
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:
This job is based at the World Food Programme (WFP) China Office in Beijing, China. WFP has a unique threefold presence in China, which includes: a Partnership Office presence that develops public and private partnerships for increased resource mobilization; a Country Office presence that implements a Country Strategy Plan supporting China’s High Quality Achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and a Centre of Excellence for Rural Transformation that facilitates impactful, demand-drive South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
This position reports to the Senior Business Support Associate (Corporate Partnerships). Under minimal supervision, the incumbent is expected to produce organised and accurate work, undertaking digital media business support activities.
JOB PURPOSE:
To deliver standard business support processes for the related work of the Private Partnerships Unit, to facilitate effective service delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
1. Provide coordination, administrative and specialised services, to support staff in the development, preparation, and execution of the unit activities for target audiences.
2. Under clear guidance, contribute to the production of social media assets for public awareness campaigns to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and standards.
3. Regular monitor the social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of social media activities.
4. Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and preparing reports by other staff.
5. Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and accurate service to clients.
6. Support processing and managing routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources.
7. Provide revision and proof-reading services for standard documents, to contribute to the development of accurate documentation.
8. Take responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function.
9. Identify simple discrepancies in statistics and data, such as missing information, and report to senior staff in order to support clients to deliver their work.
10. Take responsibility for data integrity to facilitate availability of accurate information in corporate systems.
11. Work with a variety of individuals, taking on feedback where appropriate to assist in business support delivery for staff.
12. Provide help and support for any other duties whenever required.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
• Ability to offer guidance or basic on-the-job training to more junior staff.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of university degree in the relevant area.
Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication English and Chinese is required for this position.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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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
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.