Assistant FAO Representative (Administration)

at  FAO

Job Posting: 07/May/2024
Closure Date: 28/May/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRNIR
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: NPO (National Professional Officer)
Grade Level: N-3
Primary Location: Nigeria-Abuja
Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 1073621
CCOG Code: 1A12
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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
• People with disabilities are protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National of the country of assignment.
• Advanced university degree in a field related to business or public administration.
• Five years of relevant experience in office management, administration, accounting and/or audit, budget or finance.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO Official language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian).

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of office management and administration including supervisory experience.
• Extent of knowledge of UN or standard operational rules and procedures and project/programme administrative management procedures.
• Extent of knowledge of FAO’s corporate systems and database, or knowledge of other accounting or financial modules or applications relevant to accounting procedures or project budget management would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated analytical and judgment skills and ability to apply rules and regulations in the subject field.

Please refer the Job description for details