Programme Assistant (Operations)

Are you an experienced professional? Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) is hiring a Programme Assistant (Operations) in Mogadishu. This role falls within the Programme Affairs sector and requires candidates with 4 - 5 years of relevant experience. The closing date for this vacancy is May, 09. CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2600910 Programme Assistant (Operations) Job Posting: 24/Apr/2026 Closure Date: 09/May/2026, 12:59:00 AM Organizational Unit: FRSOM Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: General Service Grade Level: G-5Primary Location: Somalia-Mogadiscio Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extensionPost Number: 2011046CCOG Code: 2102b IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device 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 n === Skills & Qualifications === Minimum Requirements Education: Secondary School Education.Experience: Four years of relevant experience in the provision of programme/projects support services.Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English.IT Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment. Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing valid visa to work or valid work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. "Commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence. Competencies • Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical Skills • Very good knowledge of corporate information system --- About Mogadishu --- Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Cusub

Minimum Requirements Education: Secondary School Education.Experience: Four years of relevant experience in the provision of programme/projects support services.Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English.IT Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment. Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing valid visa to work or valid work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. "Commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence. Competencies • Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical Skills • Very good knowledge of corporate information systems.• Very good knowledge of programme and budget processes and procedures.• Very good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations.• Very good knowledge of communication and documentation standards. Desirable Qualifications And Skills • Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of the local language (Somali).

HOW TO APPLY• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Once completed, please apply and submit your application, with language certificates as attachments. 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. FAO reserves the right to request candidates to undertake a language test in the future, as appropriate• Incomplete applications will not be considered • 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 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 FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT Apply on employer site Apply at: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=1900257&tz=GMT+01:00