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International Administrative and HR Specialist
Organization Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsLocation UkraineType FULL TIMEPosted 12 May 2026Deadline 25 May 2026
Human Resources
Full Description
- Job Posting: 11/May/2026
- Closure Date: 25/May/2026
- Organizational Unit: FEUKR
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: Consultant
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Ukraine-Kyiv
- Duration: Up to 11 months
- Post Number: N/A
**Organizational Setting**
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reinforced its presence in Ukraine by signing an agreement with the Government to set up a Project Office that will facilitate and expand the provision of technical and humanitarian assistance to the country’s most vulnerable communities, especially in rural areas.
Ukraine joined FAO in 2003 and since 2015 the Organization has been operating in two strategic directions: emergency humanitarian response in conflict-affected oblasts and agricultural development across the whole country. Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, FAO has scaled up its activities in the country to support agricultural production and food systems with the aim of protecting the food security of vulnerable households and communities across Ukraine.
This role is based full-time in office, with duty station in Kyiv, Ukraine.
**Reporting Lines**
The position holder reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Head of FAO Office in Ukraine
**Technical Focus**
The assignment provides leadership and oversight of administrative and human resources functions in support of programme and project implementation. The role ensures effective planning, coordination, quality control, compliance monitoring, and follow up across all administrative and HR processes, in line with FAO rules, procedures, internal controls, and approved work plans.
The incumbent provides functional leadership of the Administrative Unit of the FAO Ukraine Project Office, coordinating the work of a multidisciplinary team and overseeing core administrative and HR functions. The role works closely with Senior Officers, programme managers, and counterparts in the Regional Office and Headquarters to ensure efficient, compliant, and responsive administrative support to programme delivery.
**Tasks and responsibilities**
The International Administrative and HR Specialist performs the following delegated key functions, within the limits of authority defined by the Head of Office and in accordance with FAO rules and regulations, to support effective administration and human resources management within the Country Office. Under the supervision of the Regional Senior Administrative Officer/HR Officer and the Head of Office, and with the overall technical guidance of the Human Resources Division and relevant administrative units, the incumbent performs the following functions:
• Provide advice on staff and affiliate workforce matters to hiring managers.
• Support delivery of HR services for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Attend internal/external meetings as requested.
• Provide support with the hiring of staff and affiliate workforce.
• Provide support during internal and external audits on HR-related matters and follow-up with closure of agreed actions/recommendations.
• Identify capacity gaps and training needs for the HR team and propose solutions to address the gap through capacity development or other knowledge sharing opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Participate in interview panels for the recruitment of affiliate personnel (but not staff members)
• Exercise supervisory functions over other affiliate personnel (but not staff members)
• Lead the administrative portfolio of the Country Office, including fleet, premises, and facilities management, ensuring the effective functioning of all support services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corporate administrative activities, identifying IT and logistical constraints while proposing solutions to improve quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Optimize the management of office premises, common premises, including space allocation and the provision of services for renovation and maintenance.
• Provide strategic oversight to management and project teams on the application of FAO administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead and coordinate administrative initiatives, monitoring progress, resource needs, performance indicators, and risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate administrative procurement planning, including facilities, utilities, IT, operational assets, and fleet-related requirements.
• Ensure the implementation of administrative control and verification frameworks, providing oversight to support accuracy and audit readiness across all non-HR administrative functions.
• Train and guide personnel on all administrative matters to ensure institutional knowledge and compliance.
• Prepare and review management reports, analytical briefs, and dashboards related to administrative capacity, service delivery, and resource requirements.
• Lead the standardization of administrative tools, workflows, and templates to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Contribute to business continuity and operational preparedness planning regarding administrative and workforce arrangements.
• Support change management initiatives affecting administrative processes, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain effective working relationships with UN agencies and government counterparts to support administrative coordination and data exchange.
• Ensure the protection of administrative data in line with organizational policies and data protection standards.
• Ensure regular updates in corporate tools relevant to Administration, i.e. UNINFO common premises, COIN and etc…
• Perform other duties as required.
**CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING**
**Minimum Requirements**
• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in business or public administration, management, accounting, human resources, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in administrative support, human resources, or related office administration functions, with skills gained in roles of increasing complexity or responsibility.
• Proven experience in field operations and managing processes with multi-stakeholder involvement.
• Working knowledge of English (Level C).
**FAO Core Competencies**
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
**Technical/Functional Skills**
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions and emergency context.
• Knowledge of FAO/UN administrative and HR procedures and rules is highly desirable.
• Experience supervising the development and implementation of administrative control procedures and coordinating external auditing exercises.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track activities, timelines, and standard budgets, and flag issues as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), IT systems and software; Knowledge of Oracle is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
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