Assistant FAO Representative (Administration)

Assist in administration and financial management for FAO programmes and projects.

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Mogadishu (Somalia)

Application deadline in 18 days: Monday 27 Jul 2026 at 21:59 UTC

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Assist in administration and financial management for FAO programmes and projects.

You have:

National of Somalia.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a field related to business or public administration.
Three years of relevant experience in office management, administration, accounting and/or audit, budget or finance.
Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and the local language.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in office management and administration?	This assesses your relevant experience and capability in handling office operations.	Focus on your past roles, responsibilities, and the skills you've developed that relate to office management.
How do you ensure compliance with financial policies in your work?	Compliance is crucial for maintaining organizational integrity and efficiency.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to manage a project from budget preparation to implementation.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to foster teamwork within your team?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle a situation when a project does not meet its budgetary requirements?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with government contributions and procurement processes?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a report you prepared and its significance?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about your understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they relate to FAO's work.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.