The WFP Business Support Assistant – Integrated Risk Management position is now open in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, offering an opportunity for qualified Cambodian nationals to work with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The WFP Business Support Assistant position is offered under a Service Contract at SC-5 level, equivalent to GS-5. The application deadline is 5 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT+07:00 (Phnom Penh time).
This WFP Business Support Assistant job is suitable for candidates with experience in disaster risk management, social protection, development, project management, administration, reporting, procurement coordination, and programme support.
WFP Business Support Assistant – Job Overview
The WFP Business Support Assistant – Integrated Risk Management will be based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and will support WFP’s Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP), and Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) activities.
Job Title: Business Support Assistant – Integrated Risk Management
Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contract Type: WFP Service Contract
Grade: SC-5 (equivalent to GS-5)
Contract Duration: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
Eligible Applicants: Cambodian Nationals Only
Application Deadline: 5 August 2026
Requisition: JR125269
The selected WFP Business Support Assistant will report directly to the Programme Policy Officer for Disaster Risk Management.
About the WFP Business Support Assistant Job
The WFP Business Support Assistant – Integrated Risk Management will provide administrative, coordination, documentation, procurement, reporting, and compliance support to the DRM/SRSP team.
WFP is supporting the Royal Government of Cambodia in strengthening national systems for disaster risk management, shock-responsive social protection, and disaster risk financing. The Business Support Assistant will therefore play an important role in ensuring that administrative and operational processes are completed efficiently and according to WFP standards.
The position is particularly important because effective business support allows technical teams to concentrate on delivering programmes that protect vulnerable communities from disasters, climate-related shocks, and other crises.
WFP Business Support Assistant Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform a wide range of WFP Business Support Assistant responsibilities, including:
1. Partnership Agreement Support
The Business Support Assistant will help draft, review, finalize, and track Partnership Agreements and Field Level Agreements with government institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. The position will also ensure that documentation follows WFP procedures, donor requirements, and internal rules.
2. Procurement and Administrative Support
The WFP Business Support Assistant will coordinate procurement requests connected to DRM, SRSP, and DRF activities. Duties include maintaining records, coordinating with Logistics and Finance teams, following purchase orders and delivery schedules, and supporting payment clearance.
3. Reporting and Documentation
The position will assist with internal reports, briefs, meeting notes, presentations, factsheets, and administrative updates. The successful candidate will also consolidate partner submissions and help ensure timely reporting to management and donors.
4. Programme and Team Support
The Business Support Assistant will organize workshops, missions, meetings, and field visits, while maintaining accurate programme files and administrative records. The role will also support workplan preparation and monitoring of deliverables.
5. Monitoring and Compliance
The WFP Business Support Assistant will monitor partner financial and narrative reports, procurement processes, and partnership activities. The position will help identify issues requiring corrective action and promote accountability and transparency.
The role may also support gender mainstreaming, communications activities, shock-responsive social protection, disaster risk financing, and emergency response coordination.
WFP Business Support Assistant Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the WFP Business Support Assistant job in Cambodia should meet the minimum qualifications and experience requirements.
Candidates should have:
- Completion of secondary school education.
- A post-secondary certificate in a related field is desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- At least five years of experience in disaster risk management, social protection, development, or related sectors, including project management.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with programme management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, or disaster risk management.
- Experience working with stakeholders at national and sub-national levels.
- Knowledge of UN rules, procedures, and regulations is an advantage.
Why Apply for a WFP Job in Cambodia?
A WFP job offers candidates the opportunity to work in an international and multicultural humanitarian organization. WFP describes its workforce as diverse and committed to supporting vulnerable populations around the world.
WFP also highlights opportunities for professional development through training, coaching, mentorship, accreditation, and internal mobility. The organization was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
How to Apply for the WFP Business Support Assistant Job
Applicants should submit their applications exclusively through the WFP online recruitment system. WFP states that applications sent through email, LinkedIn, or other channels will not be considered.
Before applying, candidates should make sure their Workday profile is complete and accurate, including employment history, education, language skills, and other relevant information. At the application stage, the required documents are a CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents may be requested later.
Applicants should also remember that WFP does not charge any application, processing, training, interview, or recruitment fee. Candidates should be cautious of fraudulent job offers requesting money or sensitive personal information.
WFP Business Support Assistant Application Deadline
The deadline for the WFP Business Support Assistant – Integrated Risk Management vacancy is 5 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT+07:00, Indochina Time (Phnom Penh). Interested Cambodian nationals are encouraged to complete their applications before the deadline.
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