Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) · Rwanda

We’re Hiring — FAO Rwanda is recruiting for 3 positions

The FAO Representation in Kigali is looking for talented, committed local professionals to join its team. Three positions are open simultaneously — all fixed-term, all based in Kigali, all closing in April 2026.

The Programme Assistant (Operations) coordinates complex programme support processes — from budget monitoring and financial reporting to managing Letters of Agreement and administrative actions across the office’s full work programme. You’ll be a trusted advisor to managers and a hub for operational consistency.

What you’ll do

• •Monitor Regular Programme and project budgets; flag issues and take corrective action in coordination with budget holders
• •Support preparation of Periodic Budgetary Reports, the biennial Programme of Work and Budget, and related work plans
• •Prepare project budget revisions and manage Letters of Agreement from initiation through to closure
• •Review data quality, maintain office records, compile financial data, and generate management reports
• •Coordinate administrative and financial actions covering staff management, travel, payments, and procurement

Minimum requirements

Nice to have: Intermediate knowledge of a second FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish). Background in agriculture or agricultural economics is an asset.

The Senior Driver provides safe, reliable transportation for FAO staff, the Head of Office, and high-ranking visitors. This is a frontline role — you’ll often be the first point of contact for guests arriving in Rwanda, and a trusted presence for the entire country office.

What you’ll do

• •Drive the FAO Representative, senior officials, and visitors safely and punctually across Kigali and beyond
• •Meet incoming personnel at the airport and assist with immigration, customs, hotel check-in, and local formalities
• •Maintain assigned vehicles in excellent condition — daily checks of oil, water, battery, and tyres; arrange repairs as needed
• •Log all official trips, mileage, fuel consumption, and vehicle-related expenditures accurately
• •Brief and train the junior driver; support the office with light clerical duties as required

Minimum requirements

Nice to have: Intermediate proficiency in a second FAO official language. Knowledge of FAO’s Corporate Environmental Responsibility principles.

The Office Assistant is the organisational backbone of the country office — coordinating the full range of office support and administrative tasks, keeping information flowing, people connected, and operations running smoothly. This is a lead support role with real responsibility for the quality and efficiency of the office.

What you’ll do

• •Manage the supervisor’s calendar, screen appointments, receive visitors, and handle sensitive or confidential correspondence with discretion
• •Coordinate office support for meetings, trainings, seminars, and events — including preparing minutes and monitoring follow-up actions
• •Review, record, and process incoming mail; draft responses; proofread outgoing documents for format, grammar, and style
• •Handle administrative duties including contract extensions, leave and attendance recording, and budget preparation and follow-up
• •Coordinate work of other office support staff, train new colleagues, and maintain efficient filing and reference systems

Minimum requirements

Nice to have: Intermediate proficiency in French (level B). Working knowledge of Kinyarwanda (level C).

Key competencies — all roles