Temporary Clerical Assistants Roster, Rome, Italy

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT ROSTER

The world's largest humanitarian agency, the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations frontline agency fighting the global war on hunger, is seeking to replenish its roster for temporary clerical assistance at its Headquarters in Rome, Italy. WFP recruits local clerical staff for short term assignments at the entry levels of the General Service category. The duration of the short term assignment may vary from 1 to 11 months.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN TO: Italian nationals: with a valid passport or identity card; EU citizens: with a valid passport or identity card AND confirmation of registration from the Italian police authorities or Registrar's Office (Anagrafe); Non-EU citizens: a valid Italian Resident Permit (renewal slips will not be accepted). For more information on Italian protocol requirements, please refer to http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10930/

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Secondary school education.

Language requirements: Working knowledge (proficiency / level C) of English.

Specific Requirements:

• Reside within the Rome commuting area
• At least one year of relevant office (clerical/secretarial/administrative) experience - each employment record in the online CV should contain a detailed description of clerical duties performed
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to handle a large volume of work quickly and accurately under time constraints
• Courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds in a team environment

Computer Skills: Computer knowledge and skills should be recorded under the Training or Additional Information sections of the online CV.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/04-0004100

Step 1: Create and submit your Online CV.

Step 2: Submit your application. NOTE: You must complete

Step 2 in order for your application to be considered.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status Candidates who are considered to meet all essential requirements will be invited to participate in a formal assessment of their office skills and written/spoken English before being confirmed on the roster REF: 04-0004100