Administrative Officer (SURAGGWA – Programme Coordination Unit/PCU)
Quick answer
FAO is hiring an Administrative Officer (SURAGGWA – Programme Coordination Unit/PCU) in Dakar, Senegal, to provide administrative support for a multi-country GCF-funded programme. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Role
- Administrative Officer (SURAGGWA – Programme Coordination Unit/PCU)
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Dakar, Senegal
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Administrative Officer (SURAGGWA – Programme Coordination Unit/PCU) will provide administrative support for a large-scale, multi-country GCF-funded programme in Dakar, Senegal, focusing on administrative coordination, institutional support, and compliance management.
What you'll do
- Provides overall administrative support to the SURAGGWA Programme Coordination Unit/PCU
- Coordinates administrative processes between SFW, FAO Country Offices, RAF, and FAO Headquarters
- Supports alignment of administrative actions with approved programme workplans
- Provides administrative support to Programme Steering Committees, technical committees, and coordination fora
- Ensures timely preparation, circulation, and archiving of meeting documentation, decisions, and action points
- Supports administrative inputs for audits, evaluations, fiduciary reviews, and supervision missions
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, management, international relations, or a related field
- Seven years of relevant experience in administrative support, programme coordination, or institutional management
- Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)
- Experience in financial management, administration, and planning
- Experience in organizing programme proposals and monitoring programme implementation
- Proven experience in administrative coordination of multi-country or complex programmes
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grant for children, home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, international health insurance, optional life insurance, disability protection
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Dakar, Senegal.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, seven years of relevant experience, and working knowledge of English and another FAO official language.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 09/Oct/2026, 5:59:00 PM.
How to apply
Apply directly on Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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