Business Support Assistant – Asset Management

About the role

The Business Support Assistant (Assets) will act as the focal point for supervising asset management activities within the Uganda Country Office (UGCO) of the World Food Programme. The role ensures compliance with WFP asset policies and supports the effective use of the GEMS asset management system.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise asset management activities across UGCO, ensuring full compliance with WFP policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Provide oversight, guidance and capacity‑building to Asset Focal Points, including training, mentoring and monitoring of asset management practices.
• Supervise and monitor all asset‑management training delivered by designated training focal points to ensure quality and policy alignment.
• Receive, inspect, label and record all procured assets (fixed and non‑fixed) in GEMS, ensuring timely and accurate registration.
• Ensure assets are recorded with correct original values in line with approved Purchase Orders.
• Update GEMS promptly to reflect changes in asset location, custodian, responsible unit, status and condition.

Required profile

• Experience in asset management or related administrative functions.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and train staff on asset management practices.
• Familiarity with WFP asset management policies and procedures.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the GEMS asset management system.

What we offer

• Inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and internal mobility.
• Attractive compensation package as outlined in the vacancy announcement.