Call For Expression Of Interest Temporary General Services Positions

Food and Agriculture Organization

Rome, Italy

Skill Required: Project and Program Management

Experience: 0 to 3 Years

Apply By: 01-01-2024

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.
  • Temporary General Service Assignments are junior positions and do not carry any expectation of, or imply any right to, further extension, renewal or conversion to any other appointment.

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.

Below there are some examples of different functional areas covered by the roster: 

  • 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:

  • 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.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2303137