Food and Agriculture Organization Somalia Vacancies

The Somalia Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Nairobi seeks applications from highly qualified candidates in operations, administration and finance who are excited by the prospect of contributing to our dynamic programme to fight hunger and poverty in Somalia.

Where you come from — private or public sector, profit or non-profit — is not of concern to us.

Beyond your qualifications and experience, integrity of character and commitment to higher ideals are what we are looking for in the pursuit of our objectives, which are regularly challenged by the volatile and uncertain operating conditions of the country.

The selection process will be highly competitive, consisting of rigourous testing and probing
interviews, If you think you have what it takes to join the team in one of the positions listed below, tell us what drives you and how you would make a difference!

Positions needed:

Grade 5:

• Finance Assistant (2 posts) - (all-inclusive monthly salary ranges from KES 103,301 to KES 160,253 depending on salary history)

GRADE 4:

• Secretary to Head of Office (1 post)
• Operations Clerk (1 post)
• Operations Clerk (1 post) — Somali language is mandatory
• Administrative Clerk (2 posts)
• Travel Clerk (2 posts)

(all-inclusive monthly salary ranges from KES 83,808 to KES 129,237 depending on salary history)

For the work descriptions and instructions to follow for submission of your application, go to <http://www.faosomalia.org/jobs>.

Positions are open to Kenyan nationals or nationals of other countries resident and permitted to work in Kenya.

Somali language is highly desirable unless mandatory as noted above.

The deadline for applications is Friday 10 June 2011.