Office Assistant

at  FAO

Job Posting: 03/Sep/2024
Closure Date: 24/Sep/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: RLC
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: General Service
Grade Level: G-4
Primary Location: Chile-Santiago
Duration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 0125695
CCOG Code: 2101

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Secondary School Education.
Experience: Three years of relevant experience in office support work.
Languages: Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of Spanish and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of English.
IT Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit, and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. “Commuting distance” means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards.
• Good knowledge of corporate computerized in administration/procurement/financial/travel/human resources systems and administrative procedures and policies.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Discretion, good judgement in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Good knowledge of the organizational structure is an asset.
• Familiarity with UN administrative, operational and financial procedures is an asset.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,
Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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.