Business Support Assistant (Admin) - Reannouncement

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is reannouncing a Business Support Assistant (Admin) position in Mazar-i-Sharif. The job holder performs administrative functions and reports to the administration associate or to the head of the area office.

Key responsibilities

• Gather information to support the drafting of documents and the preparation of reports.
• Respond to queries on administration issues and escalate them where appropriate.
• Support facilities management, guest house management, protocol and light vehicle management, reporting discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks across functional areas.
• Organize and support meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation and distribution of materials.
• Create and maintain databases and spreadsheets, and carry out daily monitoring of ongoing services.
• Process SES/GRN in the system, manage budget monitoring systems, keep NFI stock and goods receipt records updated, and issue reports.
• Assist in project planning and event organization, and maintain standard systems and files.
• Guide junior colleagues on routine business support methods and practices.

Required profile

• Completion of secondary school education.
• At least four years of work experience in the relevant business stream, including general administrative or clerical work.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and in local languages (Pashto/Dari).

Required skills

• Proficiency with office equipment and computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of work routines and methods to complete processes with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and offer basic on-the-job guidance to junior staff.

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; the deadline is 9 November 2026.