Office Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Staff Closes 15 Apr 2026 12 days left

Overview

The Office Assistant coordinates and performs office support, management support, and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Office. The role ensures quality and consistency in the flow of office work and information within the work unit.


Key Responsibilities
  • Screen requests for appointments with supervisor and maintain supervisor's calendar.
  • Coordinate office support services for meetings, trainings, seminars, committees, and special projects.
  • Review, record, distribute, and process incoming mail and correspondence.
  • Perform administrative duties such as contract extensions, leave recording, and budget follow-up.
  • Research, compile, and organize background information and reference materials.
  • Coordinate the work of other office support staff and train new staff.
  • Create and maintain filing and reference systems, and update office websites.
Required Experience

Four years of relevant experience in office/management support work.

Qualifications

Secondary School Education.

Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English.
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Contract Duration
Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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