ph3Organizational Setting /h3 pThe 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. /p pFAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /p pThe FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. Working in over 120 countries, the Centre provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO members. It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector and farmers, research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. The Centre's four main areas of work include support to strategic investment planning and policy, public investment, private investment, and innovative finance. These are complemented by the knowledge for investment and capacity development for investment programmes that serve to share knowledge, learn and build capacities at country level. For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre, its activities, partners and the organizational structure please visit the following link. /p pAs part of its strategic investment planning and policy solutions, CFI collaborates with the European Union's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) to support sustainable agrifood systems' policies and investments. As part of this collaboration, CFI supports DG INTPA through the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Intelligence + (SASI+) project and the AgrIntel Phase II project. /p pThrough the SASI + project, CFI provides technical support to formulation of evidence-driven strategies and investments for regional, national and local authorities and European Union Delegations to improve policies and mobilize, prioritize and target financing and investment in support of sustainable agrifood systems, efficient, competitive and inclusive agrifood value chains and regional growth corridors. /p pUnder the AgrIntel phase II project, CFI provides advisory services to the European Union's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (INTPA) to ensure the financial, social and environmental sustainability of its agricultural investment operations. CFI also supports INTPA in assessing the investment proposals submitted to the Investment Committees of the various agricultural investment funds co-financed by the European Union, and in delivering on-demand analytics on specific value chains, food systems or investment thematic analytical work (blended finance etc.). /p pThe position is located in the Office of the Director, FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.



/p h3Main Purpose /h3 pThe Office Assistant performs a variety of routine administrative transactions and office support functions contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the work unit. /p h3Supervision Received/Exercised /h3 pThe Office Assistant reports to the Programme Officer (Investment), in the CFID budget and HR unit in the office of CFI Director. He/she acts independently on routine matters and consults with Supervisor(s) on new and/or more complex issues and procedures. Supervision received provides for technical and procedural guidance and on-the-job learning. /p h3Working Relationships /h3 pThe 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. /p h3Key Functions/Results /h3 ul liType, format and draft routine correspondence; collate tables, reports, presentations, publications and other documentation. /li liReceive and direct telephone calls and visitors; screen and send e-mails; respond to routine internal and external enquiries and/or refer to appropriate contacts/units. /li liEnter, retrieve, structure and update selected information and data from various sources (e.g. Intra-/Internet, office files, etc.); present results in standard format. /li liSet up and maintain office files and reference systems according to standard procedures, including an e-book for signatures. /li liInitiate, view and track a variety of administrative transactions in the computerized financial, travel, human resources systems. /li liSupport the organization and administration of meetings, workshops and events (e.g. arranging for meeting rooms and other facilities). /li liAssist with arranging for travels: organize transport, logistics, accommodation, documents. /li liEnsure availability of office supplies and appropriate maintenance of office equipment. /li liPerform other duties as required. /li /ul h3Impact Of Work /h3 pThe 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. /p h3CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /h3 h3Minimum Requirements /h3 ul liEducation: Secondary School Education. /li liExperience: Two years of relevant experience in office support work. /li liLanguages: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English. /li liIT Skills: Knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment. /li liResidency: 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 valid visa to work or a valid 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. /li /ul h3Competencies /h3 ul liResults Focus /li liTeamwork /li liCommunication /li liBuilding Effective Relationships /li liKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li /ul h3Technical Skills /h3 ul liGood knowledge of the communication and documentation standards. /li liGood knowledge of corporate computerized financial, travel, human resources systems and administrative procedures and policies. /li liGood knowledge of the organizational structure. /li /ul h3Desirable Qualifications And Skills /h3 ul liAbility to develop and maintain plans for key administrative matters (procedures relating to the recruitment of staff and hiring of consultant as well as the preparation and monitoring of budget). /li liKnowledge of human resources policies and procedures for staff and/or consultant recruitments. /li liExposure to Letters of Agreements (LOAs) procedures and other corporate administrative matters. /li /ul h3Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy Announcement /h3 h3Job Posting /h3 p06/Aug/2026 /p h3Closure Date /h3 p20/Aug/2026, 5:59:00 PM /p h3Job Type /h3 pStaff position /p h3Grade Level /h3 pG-3 /p h3Primary Location /h3 pItaly-Rome /p h3Duration /h3 pFixed-term: two years with possibility of extension /p h3Post Number /h3 h3CCOG Code /h3 p2101 /p h3IMPORTANT NOTICE /h3 pPlease note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device /p pStaff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located. /p ul liFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /li liQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /li liEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /li liFAO, 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 /li liAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /li liAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /li liFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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