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A leading international organization is seeking a Programme Assistant to provide administrative and financial support within their Rome office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient delivery of programmes and projects, with opportunities for further professional development. This position requires strong communication skills and experience in administrative roles, supporting a diverse team towards achieving strategic goals.
Job Posting : 02 / Jun / 2025 Closure Date : 16 / Jun / 2025, 9 : 59 : 00 PMOrganizational Unit : PSS Job Type : Staff positionType of Requisition : General ServiceGrade Level : G-4 Primary Location : Italy-RomeDuration : Fixed-term : one year with possibility of extensionPost Number : 2009475CCOG Code : 2102b
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Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
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 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.
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Project Support Division (PSS) has the lead responsibility for ensuring that corporate guidance on Project Cycle and Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP), New Operational Modalities (PSSN) and Due Diligence are fit for purpose and contribute as part of a reinvigorated business environment to the Strategic Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Director, PSS, leads the Organization's work in oversight and monitoring of the field programme; project cycle management; management of the TCP; prospect research and review of partnerships with non-state actors; and the development and support to new operational modalities.
The post is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the New Operational Modalities Unit of PSS, which facilitates the efficient and effective delivery of the FAO field programme through new working methodologies such as Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM), Cash Transfers, Vouchers and Grants to beneficiaries. The work of the Unit is strongly field-focused, seeking to provide new or update / adapt policies, procedures, training and tools that maximize the effectiveness of FAO offices implementing projects, in a broad variety of contexts, respond to users' needs and corporate requirements.
Main Purpose
The Programme Assistant performs a wide range of routine administrative and financial functions in support of the delivery of the organizational unit's programme and projects.
Supervision Received / Exercised
The Programme Assistant reports to the Senior Programme Officer, PSSN, and receives guidance from other Divisional Assistants.
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 Programme Assistant interacts with a wide variety of colleagues within the work unit and with immediate clients within the Organization, providing routine administrative and financial services.
Key Functions / Results
Impact Of Work
The incumbent's work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work unit's programme.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Education : Secondary School Education.
Experience : Three years of relevant experience in financial and / or administrative support work.
Languages : Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) 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
Desirable Qualifications And Skill
FAO staff are expectedto adhereto FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,
Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link :
HOW TO APPLY
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance :
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