Office Assistant - Roma, Italia - FAO
Descrizione
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:
Office Assistant
Job Posting: 06/Feb/2023
Closure Date: 27/Feb/2023, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit:
CSF
Job Type:
Staff position
Type of Requisition:
General Service
Grade Level:
G-3
Primary Location:
Italy-Rome
Duration:
Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension
Post Number:
CCOG Code: 2101
- Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located._
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
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FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
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.
Organizational Setting
The Finance Division (CSF) recommends and administers financial policies and procedures that meet the highest professional standards; keeps accounts that accurately record financial activities and meet the requirements of internal and external audits; prepares reports to accurately portray the financial status of the Organization and its activities; ensures that the Organization's financial resources are securely kept and productively employed while in FAO's custody; oversees financial operations wherever performed in the Organization; and ensures that all disbursements are timely and made in accordance with established policies and procedures.
CSF at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Main Purpose
The Office Assistant performs a 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 supports the work of multiple professional staff members in the unit under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, Head of the Unit.
Working Relationships
The Office Assistant interacts with a variety of colleagues from within the work unit. Interactions relate to the exchange of routine information and the provision of standard office support services.
Key Functions/Results
- Type, format and draft routine correspondence; collate tables, reports, presentations, publications, and other documentation.
- Receive, screen and direct telephone calls and visitors; 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 (e.g. Intra/Internet, office files, etc.); present results in standard format.
- Set up and maintain office files and reference systems according to standard procedures.
- 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 (e.g. arranging for meeting rooms and other facilities).
- Assist with arranging travel: organize transport, logistics, accommodation, documents.
- Ensure availability of office supplies and appropriate maintenance of office equipment.
- Perform other duties as required.
Impact Of Work
The Office Assistant participates as part of a team in the provision of administrative and office support services. Actions reflect on the immediate and wider work unit.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Secondary School Education.
Experience:
Two years of relevant experience in office support work.
Languages:
Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of the communication and doc
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