H3Organizational Setting /h3 pThe Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including its contributions to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. It liaises with Members, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation and management issues and strengthens the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Division also collects, analyses and disseminates information on the world's forest resources and on the production, trade and consumption of wood and non-wood forest products. /p pThe Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including its contributions to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. It liaises with Members, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation and management issues and strengthens the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Division also collects, analyses and disseminates information on the world's forest resources and on the production, trade and consumption of wood and non-wood forest products. /p pThe project 'Knowledge for Action in implementing the Great Green Wall' has the objective to enable sustainable and inclusive large-scale land restoration and management and improved rural livelihoods in support of the implementation of the Great Green Wall (GGW) objectives, focusing primarily on the eleven countries that are members of the Panafrican Agency of the GGW. /p pThe position is located in the Forests and Climate Team, in the Forestry Division (NFO), at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /p h3Main Purpose /h3 pThe Office Assistant performs a large 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 Senior Forestry Officer (Project Coordinator), NFO. 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. /p h3Working Relationships /h3 pThe Office Assistant usually interacts with a wide variety of colleagues within the work unit and with immediate clients within the Organization, providing routine administrative and office support services. /p h3Key Functions/Results /h3 ulliArrange appointments for the supervisor, receive visitors, screen and send e-mails and respond to routine requests for information. /liliProvide office, protocol, administrative and logistics support to meetings, committees, conferences, etc. /liliReview, record,



distribute and process incoming mail and correspondence; follow-up on pending actions. /liliRespond or draft responses to standard/routine correspondence and other communications; use word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports. /liliProofread documents and format texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, as well as for adherence to established standards. /liliInitiate general administrative tasks in the computerized general administration, procurement, finance, travel, human resources system. /liliPrepare purchase orders, purchase requisitions and support the preparation of Letters of Agreement (LoA), obtain clarification and follow up, when necessary. /liliMake travel and hotel arrangements and prepare travel authorizations/claims for staff and affiliate workforce as required. /liliProvide assistance in the administrative processing of vacancy announcements and consultants' contracts. /liliResearch, compile and organize information and reference materials from various sources for reports; create spreadsheets and presentations; manage and update databases for mailing lists and other information; and maintain electronic and paper files. /liliPerform other duties as required. /li /ul h3Impact Of Work /h3 pThe incumbent's work impacts the timely and efficient delivery of office support services and on the overall output of the work unit. /p h3CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /h3 h3Minimum Requirements /h3 pbEducation /b: Secondary School Education. /p pbExperience /b: Three years of relevant experience in office support work. /p pbLanguages /b: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English. /p pbIT Skills /b: Good knowledge of MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment. /p pbResidency /b: 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. /p h3Competencies /h3 ulliResults Focus /liliTeamwork /liliCommunication /liliBuilding Effective Relationships /liliKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li /ul h3Technical Skills /h3 ulliGood knowledge of communication and documentation standards. /liliGood knowledge of corporate computerized administration, procurement, finance, travel,



human resources systems and administrative procedures and policies. /liliGood knowledge of the organizational structure. /li /ul h3Desirable Qualifications And Skills /h3 ulliWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of French. /liliKnowledge of FAO's programme, priorities and operational modalities in support of the Great Green Wall implementation. /liliExperience in applying FAO rules and procedures related to the hiring of the affiliate workforce (NSHR). /liliExperience in supporting the organization of meetings and workshops and high-level events. /liliExperience in providing administrative and operational support to country and field offices, including coordination with multiple stakeholders. /liliAbility to plan, organize and establish priorities for own work. /li /ul h3Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy Announcement /h3 h3Job Posting /h3 p20/Oct/2026 /p h3Closure Date /h3 p03/Nov/2026, 11:59:00 PM /p h3Organizational Unit /h3 pNFO - Forestry /p h3Job Type /h3 pStaff position /p h3Grade Level /h3 pG-4 /p h3Primary Location /h3 pItaly-Rome /p h3Duration /h3 pFixed-term: one year with possibility of extension /p h3Post Number /h3 h3IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device /h3 pStaff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located. /p ulliFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /liliQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /liliEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /liliFAO, 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 /liliAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /liliAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /liliFAO 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 pFAO’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. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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