Country Office Administration Support Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 10 Apr 2026 8 days left

Overview

Provides administrative coordination and support to Subregional Offices (SROs) and Country Offices (COs) to ensure the timely coordination, documentation, monitoring, and follow-up of administrative processes.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide advisory support on FAO administrative, financial and operational rules, procedures and best practices.
  • Support the development, review and standardization of administrative tools, workflows, templates and internal guidance.
  • Prepare analytical reports, dashboards and management briefs on administrative performance.
  • Ensure timely delivery of inputs and implementation of activities consistent with project work plans.
  • Coordinate administratively with procurement, logistics, and other relevant units.
  • Participate in team planning meetings and provide administrative inputs.
  • Coordinate with Operations staff on day-to-day operational aspects of emergency response projects.
  • Support the administrative updating and tracking of progress of Admin plans.
  • Regularly monitor and update administration budget expenditures and available resources.
  • Participate in administrative activities and report preparation.
  • Contribute to the preparation of progress reports and relevant briefings.
  • Support the administrative processing, tracking, and follow-up of implementation of Letters of Agreements.
Required Experience
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in administrative support, financial record management, or related office administration functions.
  • Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
Qualifications
  • Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in management, business administration, accounting or related field; OR
  • University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in management, business administration, accounting or related field.
Other Details
Languages Required
• Working knowledge of English (Level C).
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Up to 11 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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