Business Support Assistant – Caribbean Multi-Country Office Roster

About the role

The World Food Programme’s Caribbean Multi‑Country Office is creating a roster of Business Support Assistants (SC‑5) to provide flexible, short‑ to medium‑term administrative support across its 22‑country footprint. Successful candidates will be drawn from CARICOM member states and may be deployed to any of the offices in the region to assist with day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Support Management Services functions such as asset management, travel coordination, facilities oversight and vendor management.
• Assist Finance teams with budgeting, financial reporting and administrative processing to ensure transparent use of resources.
• Carry out HR tasks including recruitment support, staff onboarding and policy implementation.
• Provide programme‑related administrative assistance, including data handling and coordination of field activities.
• Interpret standard guidelines, recommend actions to staff at various levels and, when required, allocate tasks to other support personnel.

Required profile

• National of a CARICOM member state.
• Adaptable, service‑oriented and results‑focused professional.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email).