About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Business Support Assistant (G5) to join the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe Regional Director’s Office (RDO) in Cairo, Egypt. The position provides administrative and logistical support to the RDO, specifically supporting the Deputy Regional Director, Desk Officers team, and front office functions. Key responsibilities include coordinating administrative services, preparing correspondence, organizing meetings and events, maintaining shared tracking tools and filing systems, and providing informal guidance to junior support staff or interns.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive UN compensation package in accordance with WFP G5 terms and conditions.
- 12-month renewable fixed-term contract.
- Opportunity to work in an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Access to training, coaching, mentorship, accreditation programs, and internal mobility opportunities.
Who can apply?
- First university degree in Business Administration or a relevant field.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in a relevant business stream, including general administrative work.
- Fluency (Level C) in both English and Arabic.
- Knowledge of specialized common business practices and methods.
- Strong communication, data analysis, problem-solving, financial transaction recording, and confidentiality skills.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 15, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+02:00 (Eastern European Standard Time – Cairo).
How to apply
- Submit your application exclusively online through the official WFP Workday recruitment portal.
- Ensure your Workday profile is complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable).
- Attach your CV and Cover Letter before submitting.
- If experiencing technical issues with the application submission, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
Additional information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.
- All appointments are subject to background and reference checks.
- Members of UN oversight bodies (such as ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor) are ineligible during their service and for three years thereafter.
- Applicants requiring disability-related reasonable accommodation during recruitment may contact global.inclusion@wfp.org.
- WFP does not charge any application or recruitment fees at any stage.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Administrative professionals with at least 5 years of experience in business support or general administration.
- Candidates fluent in both English and Arabic who excel in data analysis and financial transaction recording.
- Individuals comfortable providing informal guidance to junior staff and interns in a regional office setting.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a 12-month renewable fixed-term contract, which offers less long-term certainty than a permanent staff appointment.
- Applicants must ensure their Workday profile is fully updated to reflect their UN grade and qualifications.
- Candidates should verify the specific nature of the work mode, as it is not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for an administrative professional looking to gain experience within a high-level regional director's office. It offers the chance to build a career within the UN system, providing access to mentorship and internal mobility opportunities that can lead to future growth.
Our take
An excellent entry point for experienced administrative staff looking to join the UN system; those requiring immediate long-term job security may want to consider the renewable nature of the contract carefully.
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