International Operations Specialist at Food and Agriculture Organization
FAO
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 FOLLOWINGMinimum RequirementsUniversity 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 CompetenciesResults Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional SkillsExtent 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.Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy AnnouncementJob Posting26/Mar/2024Closure Date09/Apr/2024, 5:59:00 PMOrganizational UnitFRGHA - FAO Representation in GhanaJob TypeNon-staff opportunitiesType of RequisitionConsultantGrade LevelN/APrimary LocationGhana-TamaleDuration1 year with possibility of extensionPost NumberN/AIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal deviceFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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