Office Assistant
Pubblicato il 13-10-2026 - UN Atlas in Roma
Organizational context: The Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, focuses on promoting sustainable livestock sector development to enhance nutrition, food security, and rural poverty reduction. NSA integrates scientific and technical expertise with policy advice, facilitating dialogue, encouraging good governance, and providing technical assistance for sustainable animal product production. The Sustainable Animal Production, Feed and Genetics Branch (NSAP) specifically addresses all production systems, aiming to improve their environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
Job purpose: The Office Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Sustainable Animal Production, Feed and Genetics Branch (NSAP). This position involves performing a wide range of routine administrative and office support functions. The incumbent will manage daily administrative transactions, provide essential support to the supervisor and the work unit,
and contribute to the overall productivity and effectiveness of the branch. The role requires independent handling of routine matters with supervision focused on work quality and on-the-job learning, fostering effective working relationships within the organization.
Responsibilities
The Office Assistant will arrange appointments, receive visitors, screen emails, and respond to routine inquiries for the supervisor. They will provide comprehensive administrative, logistical, and protocol support for meetings, committees, and conferences. Key duties include processing incoming mail and correspondence, following up on pending actions, and drafting responses to standard communications. The role involves producing and proofreading various documents, ensuring accuracy, grammar, and adherence to established standards. Additionally, the incumbent will initiate administrative tasks within computerized systems for general administration, procurement, finance, travel,