Administrative Officer-1(pos)

Under the overall supervision of the WFP Nepal Country Director, and the direct supervision of the Head of Administration and Finance , the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:   

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): 

• Contribute to a WFP country plan, including administrative processes, aligned with country and wider WFP strategies  and policies to facilitate efficient and effective administration services. 
• Support the development of annual plans and implementation of policies, systems and procedures to support WFP  strategic objectives.
• Collate data and prepare data analysis to provide management and clients with the accurate information and reports for efficient planning and decision-making.
• Support management of existing resources in the area of responsibility (e.g. WFP managed facilities, assets and travel management, etc.) and assist in identification of new requirements aiming at efficiency, cost-effectiveness and timeliness of operations and services.
• Facilitate the compliance of the services provided (e.g. WFP managed facilities, assets and travel management, etc.) with the corporate Occupational Safety and Health Policy.
• Support a culture of environmental sustainability throughout WFP by role modelling actions that drive sustainability in all administrative activities.
• Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
• Maintain the partnership with WFP stakeholders, other UN agencies and local government offices.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Other as required. 

General Requirements: