Job Posting: 20/Aug/2025
Closure Date: 07/Sep/2025, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FACPR
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: China-Beijing
Duration: Up 11 months with possible extension subject to satisfactory performance
Post Number: N/A
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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
- 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 person 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, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, 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.
Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the incumbent will work in close collaboration/coordination with the Programme and Administration Units of the FAO Office in China.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will ensure the smooth flow of office work and information. The job role requires in-depth knowledge and interpretation of office policies, procedures and practices. The incumbent provides procedural guidance to managers and staff in Office.
Tasks and responsibilities- Under the prior authorization or delegation of the FAO Representative
Tasks and responsibilities- Under the prior authorization or delegation of the FAO Representative
- Analyse, manage and monitor a large and diversified volume of complex correspondence and documentation, often of confidential and sensitive nature; ensure appropriate routing, reply, prioritization, accuracy, consistency and timeliness; bring complex, sensitive or priority issues to the supervisor's attention.
- Provide information and guidance to staff, ensure understanding of FAOR’s intent and deadlines.
- Arrange appointments and duty travels, maintain supervisor's calendar and receive visitors.
- Organize meetings, finalize agendas and invitations, ensure the production and distribution of documentation, take notes and prepare minutes, and follow up on required actions.
- Prepare TA/TEC, and support on hotel accommodations/flight bookings for FAOR’s missions.
- Maintain FAOR’s filing of documents and correspondence in accordance with FAO procedures.
- Establish internal procedures and tracking systems for correspondence and documents; verify that work is done in accordance with corporate standards; monitor work progress.
- Follow up on the preparation of reports, correspondence, briefing notes and other documents; review documents and make changes to their format or style in accordance with standard practices; conduct research and prepare briefing materials for the supervisor.
- Evaluate ongoing support requirements of the office, adapt service provision to meet changing needs and solve operational problems as required.
- Ensure the initiation of a variety of transactions in the organization's computerized administrative systems.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned within area of work or competence.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- University degree in a field related to business or public administration, or programme management and communication
- Five years of relevant experience in office administration and in support of the head of the office
- Working knowledge of English and Chinese
- Proficiency in current office software applications (MS Office, One drive for business, intranet, etc.) and good knowledge on operating automated devices
- Chinese Nationality with valid work permit
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
- Extent and relevance of experience in the field of office management and administration.
- 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.
- Effective communication skills, good organizational and planning skills.
- Work experience in UN system or diplomatic missions is desirable.
- Relevance experience in support of the head of the office is an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- 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.
- For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
- Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
- Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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
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