Office Assistant

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
The Deputy Director-General for Natural Resources and Sustainable Production (DDCS) oversees divisions, centres and offices responsible for Climate, Biodiversity, Land and Water; Forestry; Fisheries and Aquaculture and Animal Production and Health. It coordinates the coherent use of FAO’s diverse technical expertise in the sustainable management of natural resources in the above fields and ensures overall coherence on implementation of the Agenda 2030 and UN Reform Matters.

The post is located in the Immediate Office of the Deputy Director-General, Natural Resources and Sustainable Production, DDCS at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Main Purpose:
 

The Office Assistant performs a large variety of routine administrative transactions and office support functions contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the work unit.

Supervision Received/Exercised:

The Office Assistant reports to the Executive Associate in the Office of the Deputy Director-General. He/she acts independently in routine matters. Supervision received is focused on the quality of the work performed and provides for on-the-job learning.

Working Relationships:

The Office Assistant usually interacts with a wide variety of colleagues within the work unit and with immediate clients within the Organization, providing routine administrative and office support services.

Key Functions/Results:

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

Minimum Requirements:

Education: