Office Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Staff Closes 26 Mar 2026 5 days left

Overview

The Office Assistant performs routine administrative transactions and office support functions to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the work unit.


Key Responsibilities
  • Type, format and draft routine correspondence; collate tables, reports, presentations, publications and other documentation.
  • Receive and direct telephone calls and visitors; screen and send e-mails; respond to routine internal and external enquiries and/or refer to appropriate contacts/units.
  • Enter, retrieve, structure and update selected information and data from various sources; present results in standard format.
  • Set up and maintain office files and reference systems according to standard procedures, including an e-book for signatures.
  • Initiate, view and track a variety of administrative transactions in the computerized financial, travel, human resources systems.
  • Support the organization and administration of meetings, workshops and events.
  • Assist with arranging for travels: organize transport, logistics, accommodation, documents.
  • Ensure availability of office supplies and appropriate maintenance of office equipment.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Required Experience

Two years of relevant experience in office support work.

Qualifications

Secondary School Education.

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