Apply: FAO Programme Assistant

Deadline: 06 September, 2021

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking to fill the role of Programme Assistant.

FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and compile data on programme/project activities to support reporting on programme/project delivery
  • Provide information on programme/project expenditures and status of programme/project budget
  • Process, format and proofread reports, documents, publications and correspondence related to the work of the unit from draft texts
  • Review and direct correspondence, calls and queries to appropriate contacts
  • Provide background information and respond to routine enquiries
  • Make arrangements for meetings, seminars and events: implement logistics, prepare correspondence, compile and distribute documents, make administrative arrangements
  • Initiate and follow up on administrative and financial actions related to staff management, non-staff support, travel, payments, and procurement
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements

  • Secondary school education
  • Three years, minimum, of relevant experience in financial and/or administrative support work
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English and either Arabic or French

To apply and for more information, click here.

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