Office Assistant Vacancy Job Ref: VACFAO8638-25

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

    •  FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
    •  Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
    •  Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
  •  FAO, 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
  •  All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  •  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

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 agri-food systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

The primary goal of FAO Country Offices is to aid governments in creating policies, programs and projects that secure food security and diminish hunger and malnutrition. They also support the development of agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) and direct supervision of the Head of the Northeast sub office, the Office Assistant will perform the following duties.

Technical Focus

Coordinate and perform the full range of office support, management support and administrative tasks, providing for the smooth and efficient running of the Office as a member of the support services coordination team.

He/ she ensures quality and consistency of the flow of office work and information in the work unit.

Tasks and responsibilities

The role and responsibilities are as follows:

    •  Assist in the management of appropriate book-keeping of office expenditures, general administration, set up of filling and archive system;
    •  Examine and process a variety of payment/reimbursement/disbursement of various vendor payments;
    •  Collating and submission of payment requests to Abuja finance unit.
  •  Manage the petty cash at field level and submit regular financial report to the finance team at Abuja;
  •  Assist submission of monthly timecards of the project personnel.
  •  Assist in submission of Travel Authorizations in the workflow system for FAOR approval.
  •  Maintenance of the filling system ensuring safekeeping of all the project related documents;
  •  Update local asset records based on the outcomes of regular physical inventory and should identify obsolete/un-usable properties/items for disposal;
  •  Act as custodian for management of office stationery supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationary, distribution of stationary as required by staff and keeping a log of distribution.
  •  Timely submissions of payment request to Finance unit.
  •  Appropriate filling system of all finance/procurement/project documents and keep records for future reference.
  •  Update inventory database.
  •  All reports and other relevant materials archived and uploaded on FAO shared drive Relevant public information products developed and disseminated at the national, regional and global levels.
  •  Perform any other related duties as required. Perform any other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  •  University Degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Administration, or a relevant field preferred. ePmqJqe B2u3Kw
  •  Minimum of 3 years practical experience in Administration management, contract and asset operations) including at least 2 years work experience with UN System, multilateral institutions or international NGOs;
  •  Working knowledge in English language is required.
  •  Nationality of Nigeria.

FAO Core Competencies

  •  Results Focus
  •  Teamwork
  •  Communication
  •  Building Effective Relationships
  •  Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  •  Good computer skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  •  Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

  •  Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
  •  Incomplete applications will not be considered
  •  Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
  •  Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
  •  Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile

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