About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is recruiting an Administrative Support in Treasury (Auxiliar de Tesorería) for its Partnership and Liaison Office in Bogota, Colombia. Under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) for an 11-month duration with a 3-month probation period, the position provides operational and administrative support to treasury processes. Responsibilities include reviewing payment documentation, processing transactions in the GRMS system, preparing banking upload files for MACRO Occired, auditing petty cash, processing bi-monthly VAT refunds, and ensuring strict compliance with FAO policies and local tax (DIAN) requirements.
Salary and benefits
- Paid temporary employment under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) for 11 months with a 3-month probationary period.
Who can apply?
- Colombian nationality or local residency with a valid work permit in Colombia.
- Technical degree or diploma in accounting, administration, or related fields (aligned with ISCED standards).
- At least 4 years of experience in administrative treasury management following post-secondary technical graduation.
- Practical working knowledge (Level C) of Spanish.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong general IT skills.
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile submitted via the FAO recruitment portal.
- Academic credentials from higher education institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 16, 2026, at 23:59:00 (device time).
How to apply
- Access the official FAO recruitment web portal.
- Create an account and complete your candidate profile online.
- Submit the application prior to the stated deadline. Incomplete applications or submissions outside the official portal will not be considered.
Additional information
- Job Requisition Number: 2600644.
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
- Selected candidates are subject to background and reference checks.
- Smoking is prohibited across all FAO premises.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Technical degree in accounting, administration, or a related field
- At least 4 years of experience in administrative treasury management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
- Colombian nationality or valid work permit in Colombia is required
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an 11-month temporary contract with a 3-month probationary period
- The role requires strict compliance with local tax (DIAN) and FAO policies
- Applicants must ensure academic credentials are listed in the WHED database
- The work mode is not specified, so verify if on-site presence in Bogota is required
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a great fit for an administrative professional looking to gain experience with international organization treasury processes. It offers a chance to apply accounting skills in a structured, policy-driven environment.
Our take
Qualified administrative professionals in Colombia with treasury experience should consider this role. Those seeking long-term, permanent employment may find the 11-month temporary nature of this contract less ideal.
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