OFFICE ASSOCIATE

Job Posting: 17/Dec/2024 Closure Date: 31/Dec/2024, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: OIN Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: General Service Grade Level: G-6 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number: 0105392 CCOG Code: 2101 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device 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 persons 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 FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. 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. Organizational Setting The Office of Innovation (OIN) is an important instrument within FAO to provide strategic direction and help drive and coordinate innovation across the work of the Organization, i.e., to consolidate and strengthen FAO’s innovative spirit, including innovation of approaches and cooperation models. The post is located in the Office of Innovation (OIN) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Main Purpose The Office Associate leads and coordinates the office and management support functions of the Office. He/she ensures the smooth flow of office work and information by setting priorities and organizing the day-to-day work. The job role requires in-depth knowledge and interpretation of office policies, procedures and practices. The incumbent provides procedural guidance to managers and staff in the office or location. Supervision Received/Exercised The Office Associate reports to the Director, OIN. Work is performed autonomously, showing a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Supervision received is focused on facilitating service delivery. The incumbent effectively organizes and supervises other office support staff and provides relevant guidance and training. Working Relationships The incumbent maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff and counterparts both within and outside the Organization. Work relations may be on a high organizational level, requiring very good communication skills and experienced handling of issues. Key Functions/Results Analyse, manage and monitor a large and diversified volume of complex correspondence and documentation, often of confidential and sensitive nature; ensure appropriate routing, reply, prioritization, accuracy, consistency, informal translation and timeliness; bring complex, sensitive or priority issues to the supervisor’s attention. Provide information and guidance to staff at all levels within the organizational unit; ensure understanding of intent and deadlines. Arrange appointments and duty travels, maintain supervisor’s calendar and receive visitors. Organize high-level meetings, finalize agendas and invitations, ensure the production and distribution of documentation, take notes and prepare minutes, and follow up on required actions. Organize and coordinate the work performed by other office support staff; coordinate activities across the division, including divisional issues, deadlines and other requests. Establish internal procedures and tracking systems for correspondence and documents; verify that work is done in accordance with corporate standards; monitor work progress. Respond to written inquiries and draft responses to non-routine questions; coordinate responses to sensitive enquiries on behalf of the supervisor. Follow up on the preparation of reports, correspondence, briefing notes and other documents; review documents and make changes to their format or style in accordance with standard practices; conduct research and prepare briefing materials for the supervisor; provide informal translations into another official language. Evaluate ongoing support requirements of the office, adapt service provision to meet changing needs and solve operational problems, as required. Ensure the initiation of a variety of transactions in the Organization’s computerized administrative systems. Perform other duties as required. Impact of work The incumbent’s work impacts directly on the smooth and efficient operations of the Office. He/she plays a lead role in the coordination and provision of the office support services for the successful achievement of the Division's mandate. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Education: Secondary School Education. Experience: Five years of relevant experience in management and office support work. Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). IT Skills: Very good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment. Residency: 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 visa/work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical Skills Thorough knowledge of communication and documentation standards. Thorough knowledge of a corporate computerized financial / travel / human resources system. Extent of knowledge of organizational structure, administrative procedures and policies and matters of protocol. Extent of experience in providing guidance and supervision to junior General Service staff. Ability to draft standard and complex correspondence, and to proofread texts/ outgoing correspondence and formal documents. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Experience in coordination of programme/projects support services for the office. Experience mentoring, training, and supervising staff. Extensive knowledge of financial rules and regulations. Extensive knowledge of the corporate structure. Tact, courtesy and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). REMUNERATION A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://.../salary-survey/#/salary_scale HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Once completed, please apply and submit your application, with language certificates as attachments. Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered #J-18808-Ljbffr