Business Support Assistant (Billing and Reconciliation), SC4, Cox’s Bazar

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 December 2025-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain CBT & Markets Officer, the incumbent will support administrative, financial, and operational functions related to CBT–Retail portfolio. The role will involve coordination with internal and external stakeholders, preparation and routing of documentation, processing of invoices, sales and price data management, and timely data entry in corporate systems in line with established WFP procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Assist in processing financial and administrative tasks to support effective and timely management of Supply Chain resources.

2. Support invoice management for Supply Chain—primarily CBT-Retail—by receiving, reviewing, analysing, and submitting invoices to the Finance Unit.
3. Process data entry requests in WFP’s corporate systems, coordinating with relevant personnel to address any discrepancies. Organize and maintain electronic and paper records in accordance with WFP procedures to ensure efficient information retrieval and compliance with audit requirements.
4. Support the maintenance of regular sales data from contracted retailers and carry out basic analysis of commodity-wise sales volumes to inform operational planning and market performance assessments.
Support the implementation of weekly and monthly price monitoring activities, ensuring timely collection, validation, and entry of price data to facilitate negotiation analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
5. Enter accurate and timely data in corporate systems within established deadlines.
6. Provide basic analytical inputs for tracking fund utilization, grant balances, and progress indicators, flagging discrepancies to the supervisor to support effective decision-making.
7.Prepare, collate, and route relevant documents required for approvals, releases, and internal coordination in accordance with established procedures.
8. Schedule meetings and support logistical arrangements for the unit, including coordination of vehicle allocation and communication with the Fleet Unit to ensure timely deployment of transport resources.
9. Respond to queries and escalate issues as necessary to ensure timely and accurate service delivery to stakeholders.
10. Perform any other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) is required. Education in any relevant subject is preferred. 
Experience: At least 4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Data Management or in any related field. Good technical skill in Ms. Excel is preferable. 
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
 
Job Title: Business Support Assistant (Billing & Reconciliation)
Grade: SC4
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Duty Station: Cox's Bazar
Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
 
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

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• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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