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Administrative Assistant - Travel

FAOLuanda, Angola
Category | Grade:GeneralDeadline:31 Jul 2026Job ID:2601491Posted on:17 Jul 2026
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Overview

Provides travel and administrative support for FAO programmes and projects in Angola, processing authorisations, expenses, records, visas and related procurement in accordance with organisational procedures.

Languages

Required: English or French or Spanish

Job Functions

  1. Administration and Executive Support
  2. Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain

Minimum Experience

2 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the monthly travel plan and coordinate its submission to the Travel Committee
  • Initiate national and international travel authorisations and security clearances
  • Process travel expense claims, advances, lump sums, refunds and outstanding balances
  • Prepare travel documentation in corporate systems and maintain accurate records
  • Coordinate air tickets, economical routings, visas and protocol arrangements
  • Create and maintain vendor records for non-staff travellers in GRMS
  • Prepare travel cost budgets and maintain budgetary and statistical controls
  • Arrange venues and accommodation for workshops, seminars and meetings
  • Initiate and monitor procurement and payment requests related to travel and small purchases
  • Manage UN Mobility requests and maintain electronic and paper filing systems

Requirements

  • Secondary school education
  • Two years of relevant office support experience
  • Working knowledge at level C of English, French or Spanish
  • Angolan nationality

Skills

Knowledge of travel administration principles, standard office procedures and organisational rulesAbility to organise detailed workflows and meet close deadlinesClear communication, discretion, courtesy and tactAbility to prepare spreadsheets, presentations, reports and database recordsComputer literacy and proficiency with office applications

Tools

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelGRMSUN Mobility

Additional info

Not available