Assistant FAO Representative (Administration)

About the role

The Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) provides administrative support to the FAO Representation in Somalia, including programme administration, financial management, accounting, and personnel administration. The role involves planning and coordinating administrative services, managing the administrative team, and ensuring compliance with FAO policies and security guidelines.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a field related to business or public administration.

Skills

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building effective relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of office management and administration including supervisory experience.
• Extent of knowledge of UN or standard operational rules and procedures and project/programme administrative management procedures.
• Extent of knowledge of FAO's corporate systems and database, or knowledge of other accounting or financial modules or applications relevant to accounting procedures or project budget management would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated analytical and judgment skills and ability to apply rules and regulations in the subject field.