About the opportunity
The position is located in the Human Resources Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Office Assistant coordinates and performs the full range of office support, management support, and administrative tasks, providing for the smooth and efficient running of the Office. The incumbent ensures quality and consistency of the flow of office work and information in the work unit, operating independently and taking decisions on work priorities and exercising initiative for dealing with cases without precedents. The incumbent reports to the Director, Human Resources Division, and works closely with a wide range of colleagues in the division/region, central units, and external clients.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package offered in accordance with UN salary scales
- Fixed-term appointment of two years with the possibility of extension
Who can apply?
- Secondary School Education
- Four years of relevant experience in office/management support work
- Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
- Very good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet, and office technology equipment
- 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
Required documents
- Online profile application
- Language proficiency certificates
When to apply
- Vacancy announcement posted on 06/Sep/2026
- Closure Date: 21/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile
- Submit your application online with language certificates as attachments
- Ensure all required sections and documents are provided as incomplete applications will not be considered
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- General Service Staff are recruited locally; no international benefits will be payable.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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…
- Candidates with four years of experience in office or management support.
- Those proficient in English and at least one other FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
- Professionals with strong MS Office and office technology skills.
What should you think carefully about?
- No international benefits are provided as this is a local recruitment.
- The candidate must already reside within commuting distance of Rome at the time of application.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great entry-point for someone looking to establish a long-term administrative career within the UN system in Italy, offering a stable two-year fixed-term contract.
Our take
Administrative professionals in Rome with existing work authorization should apply.
Ready to apply?
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