Office Assistant

LocationRome, Italy

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted1w ago

Programs & Operations

Quick answer

FAO is hiring an Office Assistant in Rome, Italy, to support the Sustainable Animal Production, Feed and Genetics Branch with various administrative tasks. The role requires a secondary school education and three years of relevant experience.

Role: Office Assistant
Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Rome, Italy
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Category: Programs & Operations

The role

The Office Assistant at FAO supports the Sustainable Animal Production, Feed and Genetics Branch by performing various administrative tasks, including arranging appointments, providing logistical support for meetings, managing correspondence, and assisting with travel arrangements.

What you'll do

Arrange appointments for the supervisor
Receive visitors, screen and send emails and respond to routine requests for information
Provide office, protocol, administrative and logistics support to meetings, committees, conferences, etc.
Review, record, distribute and process incoming mail and correspondence; follow-up on pending actions
Respond or draft responses to standard/routine correspondence and other communications
Initiate general administrative tasks in the computerized general administration, procurement, finance, travel, human resources system

What it takes

Secondary School Education
Three years of relevant experience in office support work
Working knowledge of English
Good knowledge of MS Office applications
Ability to work under pressure
Good oral and written communication skills

What you'll bring

Arranging appointmentsProviding logistical support for meetingsManaging correspondenceAssisting with travel arrangementsGood knowledge of MS Office applicationsWorking knowledge of English

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Rome, Italy.

What is the compensation package?

The compensation package is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a secondary school education, three years of relevant experience in office support work, working knowledge of English, and good knowledge of MS Office applications.

How do I 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.

Is the job remote?

The job is in-office.

How to apply

Apply directly on FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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