Business Support Assistant (Supply Chain) - SC5 - Islamabad

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

13 August 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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• 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).

About Job

Job Title: Business Support Assistant (Supply Chain)

Grade: SC5

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan

Date of Publication: 30 July 2026

Deadline of Application: 13 August 2026

This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals Only.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

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

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver a wide range of business support processes and activities as executive assistant and also for the business unit of Supply Chain, to facilitate effective service delivery.

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

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Supply Chain, the incumbent will perform following duties.
1.Provide dedicated executive assistant support to Head of Supply Chain.
2.Coordinate and provide a full range of support services including follow-up actions, resolution of issues and unforeseen situations, for the effective functioning of business operations.
3.Collate information for inclusion in reports, documents and correspondence, to support the effective work of other staff.
4.Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance.
5.Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources
6.Manage and maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organised and readily available for staff.
7.Maintain relationships with a range of individuals through provision of business support to assist in information sharing and service delivery to staff.
8.Proof-read reports, documentation, correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate.
9.Contribute to improvement of business procedures and processes.
10.Collect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management.
11.Support the SC units in coordinate procurement and invoice processing related to logistics asset management.
12.Act as the unit’s travel focal points to arrange travel for all staff, including booking tickets, ensuring timely delivery, and verifying compliance with WFP Travel Guidance.
13.Support the unit heads in briefing staff on administrative matters, including visas, licenses, security, and documentation requirements.

14.Assist in arranging meetings and workshops by recommending venues, making bookings, coordinating with the Management Services, and ensuring necessary equipment and communication facilities are available.
15.Assist in preparing office budgets related to travel expenses and maintain budgetary control records to monitor spending.
16.Utilize digital tools to improve operational efficiency, reporting, and record management.
17.Perform other related duties as assigned in line with the position level and expertise.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Commerce, Law, Supply Chain, Social Sciences or related functional area is desirable.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressively responsible work in the relative business stream with experience in general administration work, travel, transportation, inventory, facilities especially with the UN or other International Organizations.
• Has demonstrated an ability to perform all routine administrative activities in line with WFPs operating standards through day to day work.
• Experience supporting provision of ad-hoc technical guidance to new staff members.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages.
• Good knowledge of common business principles and processes, practical business support methods, procedures and systems used in area of work to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with the wide range of individuals to provide comprehensive support service provision.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
• Ability to offer guidance or basic on-the-job training to more junior staff
• A high sense of confidentiality and ethics.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English & Urdu.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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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.
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• 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.

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