Office Assistant – Regional Office for Africa

About the role

The Office Assistant supports the daily operations of the FAO Regional Office for Africa in Accra, ensuring smooth administrative flow and efficient office management. Reporting to the Evaluation Officer, the role combines routine clerical duties with proactive coordination of office resources.

Key responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, and packages.
• Maintain filing systems, both physical and electronic, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes for the Evaluation Unit.
• Assist with procurement requests, inventory control, and office supplies management.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and data entry tasks as needed.
• Provide general reception duties, greeting visitors and handling phone inquiries.

Required profile

• Mid‑level experience (approximately 4 years) in an administrative or office support role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining high quality standards.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a United Nations specialized agency focused on ending hunger.
• Professional development in a multicultural, international environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of programmes in agriculture, food security, and rural development.