Overview
FAO is recruiting an Administrative Support Specialist for its Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa in Cairo, supporting administrative and operational work under a Personnel Services Agreement.
Full job description
The assignment provides administrative support to FAO's regional operations in Cairo, including coordination, records, office support and related operational tasks. The vacancy is listed as a non-staff Personnel Services Agreement for up to 11 months.
Requirements & qualifications
The official posting requires at least one year of relevant administrative-support experience and working knowledge of English. Applicants must be Egyptian nationals or residents with a valid work permit at the time of application.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official FAO Careers page on 22 August 2026. Vacancy 2601775 is described in the body as located in Cairo at FAO's Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa, although the page's top location metadata says 'Various Locations'. The closing date is 31 August 2026; the clock time is device-dependent, so no exact timestamp was invented.
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