Tasks and responsibilities

•    Provide operational management and programmatic support to the implementation of the project, including budgetary management and expenditures monitoring.
•    Handle day-to-day operational aspects of projects and programmes in accordance with the project management cycle from initiation phase to operational and financial closure.
•    Assist the Budget Holder in the overall management of the EU project, including budget allocations, budget revisions, etc.
•    Liaise between programme and procurement units to ensure timely delivery of assistance to beneficiaries, following project workplans, budget availability and in accordance with relevant manual sections.
•    Coordinate the production and clearance of supporting documents (concept notes, project documents, financial and narrative reports, visibility materials).
•    Ensures the timely provision of project inputs (personnel, technical support services, sub-contracts, training, equipment, and supplies) directly by the Organization or, when appropriate, through contractors and in liaison with other support units.
•    Ensure preparedness of the field office to scale up following emerging needs.
•    Support capacity development of operations unit at the field level, including by attending appropriate meetings and trainings at national level.
•    Perform any other duties as may be required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements   

•    University degree in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics, social sciences or another field related to the FAO mandate.
•    7 years of relevant experience in project management especially in the agricultural sector
•    Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation
•    Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset
•    Extent and relevance of experience in supporting, advising and guiding the implementation of complex multi-stakeholder projects
•    Extent of experience in formulation, implementation and monitoring of projects
•    Ability to develop plans for the implementation and coordination of project operations in developing countries, in partnership with UN agencies and other concerned stakeholders and/or partners
•    Familiarity with UN administrative, operational and financial procedures is an asset
•    Experience working with community, NGOs and farmer groups is a plus.