Temporary Front Office Assistant - OPV

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); Roma; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome seeks an Office Assistant on a temporary assignment to support the OPV front office functions. You will contribute to administration, operations, communications and secretarial tasks to ensure smooth workflows and information management.

You will join the administrative team supporting the President and Vice‑President, operating under tight deadlines and high demand, while maintaining professional conduct and accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma in Social Studies, Math, English language arts, Economics.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible secretarial and administrative experience.
• Knowledge of office work and administrative procedures is essential.
• Proficiency in English (4 - Excellent) is required. Good command of another UN language (Italian, French, Spanish, or Arabic) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• This is a temporary assignment to cover OPV front office functions and contribute to administration, operational, communications and secretarial support to enhance smooth workflows and information management.
• The Office Assistant reports to the Chief of Staff and Transformation Officer for day-to-day matters and to the Administrative Assistant of the President for overall performance and administrative matters to ensure the effective functioning of the Office of the President and Vice-President.

Skills

English proficiency

Administrative experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome seeks an Office Assistant on a temporary assignment to support the OPV front office functions. You will contribute to administration, operations, communications and secretarial tasks to ensure smooth workflows and information management.

You will join the administrative team supporting the President and Vice‑President, operating under tight deadlines and high demand, while maintaining professional conduct and accurate