Office Associate

About the role

The Office Associate leads and coordinates the office and management support functions at the FAO Representation in Khartoum. Reporting to the FAO Representative, the role ensures smooth daily operations, proper handling of confidential correspondence, and the application of office policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, manage and monitor a large volume of complex and often confidential correspondence and documentation.
• Ensure appropriate routing, prioritisation, and timely replies to internal and external communications.
• Provide procedural guidance to managers and staff on office policies, procedures and best practices.
• Supervise and train other office support staff, organising workflow and delegating tasks.
• Maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff, and external counterparts across the organization.
• Support risk‑smart and accountable operations in line with FAO’s strategic framework.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and analytical abilities with a high degree of initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work autonomously while providing guidance to colleagues.
• Experience in an international or UN‑type environment is advantageous.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to FAO’s mission of achieving food security worldwide.
• Professional development within a global UN agency.
• Collaborative work environment in an international setting.