Job Opportunity at FAO in Algeria: Program Assistant

Fao is offering a job opportunity in Algeria as Program Assistant. The selected candidate will perform a wide range of routine administrative and financial functions in support of the delivery of the organizational unit's program and projects.

Contract Duration: 

Fixed-term: one year with the possibility of extension.

Required Qualifications:

1. Secondary School Education.
2. Three years of relevant experience in financial and/or administrative support work.
3. Working knowledge (Level C) of English and either Arabic or French. 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. External 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.
4. Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
5. Good knowledge of corporate information systems.
6. Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations.
7. Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards.
8. Possessing FAO Core Competencies: Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, and Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Working knowledge (Level C) of Arabic

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Collect and compile data on program/ project activities to support reporting on program/ project delivery;
2. Provide information on program/ project expenditures and the status of program/ project budget;
3. Process, format and proof-read reports, documents, publications and correspondence related to the work of the unit from draft texts;
4. Review and direct correspondence, calls and queries to appropriate contacts; provide for background information; respond to routine inquiries;
5. Make arrangements for meetings, seminars, and events: implement logistics, prepare correspondence, compile and distribute documents, make administrative arrangements;
6. Initiate and follow up on administrative and financial actions related to staff management, non-staff support, travel, payments, and procurement;
7. Perform other duties as required.

Remuneration:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. 

About FAO:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

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