Programs & Finance Support Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Roma

On-site

EUR 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites expressions of interest for a General Service Programme Assistant at the FAO Investment Centre in Rome. The role supports administrative and financial actions within the CFID unit, reporting to the Programme Officer and the Director.

Candidates should have secondary education, at least three years of relevant experience, English proficiency, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

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 MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.

Responsibilities

Collect and compile data to support reporting and delivery of programme activities.
Initiate and follow up on administrative and financial actions related to staff management, travel and payments.
Review and prepare routine documentation and procurement-related correspondence.
Provide information on programme expenditures and budget status.
Process, format and proof-read reports and documents related to the unit’s work.
Schedule meetings and events, arranging logistics and distributing documents.
Perform other duties as required.