Office Assistant

Job Description
- Office Assistant (2601949)

Job Description

17/Sep/2026

01/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : LOGED
- Liaison Office with the United Nations, Geneva

Staff position

Type of Requisition :
General Service

Duration :
Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number : 0417360

CCOG Code : 2101

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Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located.

• 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 persons 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.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production , better nutrition , a better environment, and a better life , leaving no one behind.

FAO Liaison Offices are strategically placed in locations with a large UN hub and significant presence of international and intergovernmental organizations, global financial institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The Liaison Office with the United Nations in Geneva is responsible for the liaison with the Government of Switzerland, the country's civil society and the International Organizations based in Geneva, Switzerland. Considering the presence of a large number of international organizations, Member States and Non-Governmental Organizations, which provides a significant platform for engagement and partnership with key stakeholders, the Liaison Office i) ensures that relevant FAO Governing body decisions and the overall work of the organization are brought to the policy dialogues, mechanisms and relevant discussions in Geneva;

ii) promotes and raises awareness on FAO's technical work and activities, among Members and Organizations in Geneva, and the general public; iii) serves as the focal point for Members accredited to FAO from Geneva.

The position is located in the Office of the Director, Liaison Office with the United Nations (LOG), in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Office Assistant coordinates and performs the full range of office support, management support and administrative tasks, providing for the smooth and efficient running of the Office. The incumbent ensures quality and consistency of the flow of office work and information in the work unit.

The Office Assistant reports to a (Senior) Liaison Officer and receives guidance from the Director of the Office. For specific administrative tasks, the incumbent receives functional guidance and…