Global Call For Expression Of Interest - Temporary General Service Positions G1/G2

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization 

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• Finance Support
• Human Resources Support
• Office Support
• Meetings and Travel services
• Programme Support
• Security Services
• Statistical Support

• Education\: Secondary School Education.
• Experience\: A minimum of one year of relevant experience in related positions.
• Languages\: Working knowledge (Level C) of English and limited knowledge (Level B) of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
• IT Skills\: Knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
• Technical Skills\: Knowledge of corporate computerized Financial / Travel / Human resources systems/ Statistical systems.

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

• Sort, register and route correspondence; type and format routine documentation, tables, reports, etc.;
• Receive, screen and direct telephone calls and visitors; respond to routine internal and external enquiries and/or refer to appropriate contacts /units;
• Enter, retrieve, structure and update selected information and data from easily accessible sources (e.g. Intra-/Internet, office files, source material, publications, surveys, reports etc.); present results in standard format;
• Set up and maintain office files and reference systems according to standard procedures;
• Initiate, view and track a variety of administrative transactions in the computerized financial / travel / human resources systems;
• Prepare standard statistical reports, tables and diagrams to show evidence and comparison of statistical information to facilitate further review and analysis;
• Support the organization and administration of meetings, workshops and events;
• Ensure availability of office supplies and appropriate maintenance of office equipment;
• Ensure the initiation of a variety of transactions in the Organization’s computerized administrative systems.
• Prepare draft cost estimates and budget proposals and participate in budget analysis and projections;
• Assist with the familiarisation of security procedures, respecting planned security measures; ensure safety in case of fire or emergencies, and assist people in order to evacuate the building; carry out entrance checks of people, goods, and ensure their safety and check alarm systems.

 Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,

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• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list
• Candidates may apply from any geographic location
• Selected candidates will need to relocate to a location within the commuting distance of the Primary Location where the office locates at their own expense. "Commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.
• No international benefits will be payable as positions will be recruited locally and paid in local currency of where the office is located.
• Once the online profile is complete, please apply and submit your application, with the 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. Applicants unable to provide the above-mentioned certificates will be evaluated through online assessments. FAO reserves the right to request candidates to undertake a language test in the future, as appropriate
• Other similar positions may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link\:  http\://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm

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