Consultant for Land and Climate
Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
December 4, 2025
Full-timeDecember 4, 2025
Management Services Assistant (Assets)
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's vision is to create a future workforce that is diverse, skilled, and high-performing, operating in an inclusive environment that reflects its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, and continues to invest in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs. The organization emphasizes the importance of a healthy work environment and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions within its ranks.
Job Overview:
The Management Services Assistant (Assets) position is designed to support the effective day-to-day delivery of specialized, client-focused, and value-for-money services related to the Management Services portfolio. This role involves a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of asset management within the organization. The assistant will be responsible for collating and processing information, managing records, conducting research, and serving as a point of contact for internal queries. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to address asset-related issues. The assistant will also maintain the office inventory database, monitor the movement of office equipment, and ensure compliance with WFP rules and regulations. This role is crucial for the effective management of resources and contributes to the overall mission of WFP by ensuring that assets are utilized efficiently and responsibly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Management Services Assistant (Assets) include, but are not limited to: collating and processing information to support the production of standard documents and reports; managing and maintaining both paper and electronic records in accordance with established procedures; conducting research and performing basic analyses of data to provide accurate information; serving as the first point of contact for internal queries; providing inputs to improve routine methods and practices; collaborating with stakeholders to address asset-related queries; maintaining the office inventory database (Global Equipment Management system, GEMS) and ensuring accurate labeling and recording of equipment; monitoring the movement of office equipment and maintaining records; ensuring data integrity in the database; reporting lost, damaged, or unserviceable property; assisting with the management of administrative non-food items (NFIs); promoting environmental sustainability; and managing insurance coverage for all WFP assets.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires the completion of secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area being desirable. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of WFP Management Services regulations, policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems. Additionally, experience in collating data and preparing basic analyses related to asset management, facilities, fleet, or travel is essential. The ability to provide advice and guidance to staff and experience working collaboratively with teams across different functional areas are also important qualifications for this role.
Educational Background:
Candidates must have completed secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a relevant field is considered desirable, as it demonstrates a foundational understanding of the functional area related to management services and asset management.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of related job experience. This experience should include a demonstrated understanding of WFP Management Services regulations and the ability to collate data and prepare analyses related to asset management. Candidates should have experience supporting staff and working collaboratively across different functional areas, showcasing their ability to contribute effectively to the team.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) is mandatory for this position. Depending on the location of the post, fluency or intermediate knowledge of another official UN language may also be required. For field positions, fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the local language, if different, is essential.
Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is Fixed Time, with a duration of 12 months. The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is classified at the G5 grade level. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and emphasizes the importance of submitting accurate and complete application profiles. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's vision is to create a future workforce that is diverse, skilled, and high-performing, operating in an inclusive environment that reflects its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, and continues to invest in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs. The organization emphasizes the importance of a healthy work environment and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions within its ranks.
Job Overview:
The Management Services Assistant (Assets) position is designed to support the effective day-to-day delivery of specialized, client-focused, and value-for-money services related to the Management Services portfolio. This role involves a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of asset management within the organization. The assistant will be responsible for collating and processing information, managing records, conducting research, and serving as a point of contact for internal queries. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to address asset-related issues. The assistant will also maintain the office inventory database, monitor the movement of office equipment, and ensure compliance with WFP rules and regulations. This role is crucial for the effective management of resources and contributes to the overall mission of WFP by ensuring that assets are utilized efficiently and responsibly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Management Services Assistant (Assets) include, but are not limited to: collating and processing information to support the production of standard documents and reports; managing and maintaining both paper and electronic records in accordance with established procedures; conducting research and performing basic analyses of data to provide accurate information; serving as the first point of contact for internal queries; providing inputs to improve routine methods and practices; collaborating with stakeholders to address asset-related queries; maintaining the office inventory database (Global Equipment Management system, GEMS) and ensuring accurate labeling and recording of equipment; monitoring the movement of office equipment and maintaining records; ensuring data integrity in the database; reporting lost, damaged, or unserviceable property; assisting with the management of administrative non-food items (NFIs); promoting environmental sustainability; and managing insurance coverage for all WFP assets.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires the completion of secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area being desirable. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of WFP Management Services regulations, policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems. Additionally, experience in collating data and preparing basic analyses related to asset management, facilities, fleet, or travel is essential. The ability to provide advice and guidance to staff and experience working collaboratively with teams across different functional areas are also important qualifications for this role.
Educational Background:
Candidates must have completed secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a relevant field is considered desirable, as it demonstrates a foundational understanding of the functional area related to management services and asset management.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of related job experience. This experience should include a demonstrated understanding of WFP Management Services regulations and the ability to collate data and prepare analyses related to asset management. Candidates should have experience supporting staff and working collaboratively across different functional areas, showcasing their ability to contribute effectively to the team.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) is mandatory for this position. Depending on the location of the post, fluency or intermediate knowledge of another official UN language may also be required. For field positions, fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the local language, if different, is essential.
Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is Fixed Time, with a duration of 12 months. The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is classified at the G5 grade level. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and emphasizes the importance of submitting accurate and complete application profiles. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace.
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