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CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR AFRICA (RAF)

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Application Deadline:  25/August/2025, 10:59:00 PM

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger, achieve food security for all, and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. The Internship Programme aims to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest academic experience in FAO’s domains. The Programme provides a learning opportunity to the participants to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of FAO.

ELIGIBILITY:

Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide” educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. 

Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.

Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).

Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset. 

Be nationals of FAO Members. 

Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.

Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills. 

FAO Core Competencies:

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Relevant academic studies in one of the fields of the Organization

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

BENEFIT:

FAO provides a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities. 

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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AT UNESCO

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Application Deadline: (Midnight Paris Time): 10-March-2025

LOCATION: Nigeria

Under the overall authority of the Head of the Office and the direct supervision of the Finance and Administrative Officer, the incumbent provides high-level administrative and support services in a range of specialized areas and plays a lead role within the unit in ensuring application and compliance with the rules, regulations, policies and practices in place. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Education: Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education.

Work Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in administration, finance, accounting, or audit.

Skills and competencies: Excellent analytical skills and capacity to make sound judgements.

Proven experience in problem solving in the field of Human Resources, finance and budget.

Ability to provide quality and timely support and services.

Ability to deal with confidential matters with tact and discretion.

Ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners.

Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish good working relationships.

Ability to take initiative and seek innovative ways to improve results.

Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ERP systems. 

Languages: Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English.

Desirable Qualifications:

Education: Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline. 

Experience: Experience in the field of human resources.

Relevant work experience within an international organisation and/or the UN System.

Experience in elaborating reports to monitor budget implementation and analyzing financial information.

Skills and competencies:

Knowledge of SAP.

Knowledge of risk management systems.

Knowledge of contract management.

Knowledge of accounting principles and internal control systems.

BENEFIT:

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 22 559 US Dollars.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

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