Business Support Associate (Communications)

About the role

The Office of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Accra is recruiting a Business Support Associate (Communications) for a one-year renewable position at grade SC 6, based in Accra. The post coordinates and controls a full range of business support services for a specific professional area of work, under the supervision of the Project Officer, Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and executive support to the TTC team and management, answering queries and giving timely guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, consolidate and proofread reports, correspondence, briefing notes, presentations and other documentation in line with corporate standards.
• Collect, compile and perform basic analysis of information and data to support reporting, business information management and project implementation.
• Maintain records, databases and filing systems so information is accurate, organised and accessible.
• Assist in building and monitoring budgets and administrative expenditures.
• Identify ways to improve business processes and help implement efficiency measures.
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of TTC activities such as missions, trainings, meetings, workshops and events, including travel and visa arrangements.
• Support TTC communication and visibility activities, including the development, management, storage and distribution of communication, audio-visual and promotional materials in line with corporate branding.
• Support the planning and organisation of TTC promotional events, including the official inauguration of the centre.

Required profile

• Secondary school completion and a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
• Desired: six or more years of progressively responsible experience in the business stream, including general administrative work.
• Desired: experience preparing communications content such as articles and video scripts.
• Fluency in the UN language used at the duty station and in the duty station's language if different.

Required skills

• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships across functions.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and monitor budgets.
• Experience coordinating the work of others and training and supporting them.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Applications with a CV and three references are submitted online through the WFP careers site. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026.