Temporary General Services Positions
Job Posting: 31/Oct/2024
Closure Date: 31/Mar/2025, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: HQ
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: General Service
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: 2 months, with a possibility of extension up to 11 months
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Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located. FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
General Service Positions The functions in the General Service category include administrative, secretarial, and clerical support which contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the work units. Short-term appointments are designed to facilitate the discharge of administrative support functions of a temporary nature.
Duration
The appointment will be on a short-term contract, initially lasting for 2 months, with a possibility of extension up to 11 months, subject to satisfactory performance and depending on the resources and needs of the Organization.
Purpose The objective of the Call is to attract talent for the Temporary General Service positions as they become available. The Call will create a roster of Applicants that will be used to identify candidates for junior positions at Grades G-1 and G-2 based on the experience and language qualifications.
Examples of different functional areas covered by the roster include:
Finance Support Human Resources Support Office Support Meetings and Travel services Programme Support Security Services Minimum Requirements - CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:
Education: Secondary School Education. Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant experience in related positions. Languages: Full proficiency / Working knowledge (Level C) of English. IT Skills: Knowledge of the MS Office applications, internet and office technology equipment. Proficiency in corporate electronic databases and systems would be an asset. Core Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Desirable Skills Knowledge of corporate computerized Financial / Travel / Human resources systems. Intermediate proficiency (level B) of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Main Responsibilities and Tasks for the General Service Positions The key functions/results include BUT ARE NOT limited to:
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; 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. 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 familiarization of security procedures, ensuring safety in emergencies. Assessment Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a technical/competency-based interview.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). The length of the appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, and security clearances. No international benefits will be payable as selected candidates are recruited locally. For additional information visit the FAO employment website. REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao. service-now.com/csp FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
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