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Job Title: Business Support Assistant

Location City / Town: Maputo

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Short Description/ Purpose of Job

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ). Job holders may either perform administrative support functions in the front office and report to the Business Support Associate, or provide administrative support to team(s) with the reporting line to the relevant Head of Unit, Chief, or the designate. In cases where these positions support a specific business stream, the reporting line may be to the relevant Head of Unit, Chief, or the designate.

 

At this level, work is carried out under minimal supervision. Job holders are expected to produce organized and accurate work, undertaking specific business support activities. They may offer guidance on standard practices to more junior staff in their area of work.

 
JOB PURPOSE:

To deliver standard business support processes for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery.

Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

  • Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and preparing reports for customs clearance.

  • Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, to provide a timely and accurate service related to import processes.

  • Support processing and managing routine administrative tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources.

  • Provide revision and proof-reading services for standard documents, to contribute to the development of accurate documentation.

  • Take responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function.

  • Provide guidance and support on routine business support methods and practices to colleagues to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.

  • Lead the process of import and registration of WFP vehicles to ensure full compliance with Mozambican law.

  • Perform any other related duties

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education.

 

Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in customs clearance and importation of goods.

 

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.

 

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Portuguese.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Type of contract: Service Contract (SC4)

Duty Station: Maputo

Duration: 12 months

This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.

Female-qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

 

06th September 2024

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted

Date Posted: 26/08/2024

Category: NGO

Type: Full-Time

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