CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements 

•    University degree in legal or social sciences
•    Five years’ Experience in Operation management 
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English
•    National of South Africa

FAO Core Competencies 

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Very good knowledge of the communication and documentation standards
•    Very good knowledge of corporate computerized financial systems and administrative procedures and policies
•    Very good knowledge of the organizational structure

Selection Criteria 

•    Understanding FAO Operations including agreements. 
•    Understanding of the regulatory compliance environment. 
•    Ability to lead project operations. 
•    Understanding of the life science systems or sector will be an advantage. 
•    Knowledge of UN project operations or similar initiatives is preferred. 
•    Proficiency in numbers, data analysis and the use of project management software.