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Management Services Assistant_G5 WFP - World Food Programme Monrovia National GS-5, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position level Application deadline: September 01, 2026 (5 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The Management Services Assistant position at WFP in Monrovia involves supporting the day-to-day delivery of specialized, client-focused services within the Management Services portfolio. The role includes tasks such as data collation, procurement processing, and maintaining records to ensure efficient service delivery. The assistant will also act as the first point of contact for internal queries and provide administrative support for inter-agency initiatives. This position requires collaboration with various functions and the ability to suggest improvements to enhance service quality. Candidate Requirements: Completion of secondary school education 5 years of related job experience Understanding of WFP Management Services regulations Experience in data collation and basic analysis Ability to provide advice and guidance to staff Fluency in UN language and local language DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 1 September 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Monrovia) 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). ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT This position is based in Monrovia and reports to Management Services Associate. THE ROLE To support the effective day-to-day delivery of specialised, client-focused, and value-for-money services pertaining to the Management Services portfolio. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): 1. Perform tasks and activities within Management Services portfolio to support efficient and high-quality service delivery. 2. Collate data and prepare basic analysis to assist with the creation of reports to contribute to efficient management of resources. 3. Process routine actions related to procurement, finance, human resources, and other relevant areas, contributing to the effective and timely recording of data in corporate systems. 4. Manage and maintain physical and digital records in accordance with established procedures to ensure swift and easy data access as required. 5. Be the first point of contact for internal queries, providing timely and accurate responses to facilitate efficient and effective resolution of daily issues. 6. Provide inputs and suggest improvements to procedures and practices to support continuous enhancement of services provided. 7. Utilise digital tools and technology applications to improve working practices and customer service. 8. Provide administrative support for the preparation of inter-agency initiatives as part of UN Reform to achieve cost savings and enhancement of service quality. 9. Liaise with other functions and third-party contractors to enable efficient service delivery. 10. Provide advice and guidance to junior staff in performing their duties. 11. Perform emergency preparedness and response tasks following the guidance provided by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Experience: 5 years of related job experience. Desired experience for entry into the role: Has demonstrated understanding of WFP Management Services regulations, policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems. Has experience in collating data and preparing basic analysis pertaining to Management Services portfolio such as management of assets, facilities, fleet, travel, or similar areas. Has supported staff by providing advice and guidance. Has experience working with teams across different functional areas. Language: General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station's language, if different. 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

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