Programme Assistant - Roma, Italia - FAO

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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

Programme Assistant

Job Posting: 23/Mar/2023

Closure Date: 06/Apr/2023, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit:

PSS

Job Type:
Staff position

Type of Requisition:
General Service

Grade Level:
G-4

Primary Location:
Italy-Rome

Duration:
Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension

Post Number:
CCOG Code: 2102b

Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located._

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FAO 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 persons 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
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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
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for
_better production_,
_better nutrition_,
_a _
- better environment,_ and
_a better life_, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting

In the Partnerships and Outreach stream, the Project Support Division (PSS) has the lead responsibility for ensuring that corporate guidance on Project Cycle and Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP), New Operational Modalities (PSSN) and Due Diligence are fit for purpose and contribute as part of a reinvigorated business environment to the Strategic Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Director,
PSS leads the Organization's work in oversight and monitoring of the field programme; project cycle management; management of the TCP; prospect research and review of partnerships with non-state actors; and the development and support to new operational modalities.

The post is located in
PSS at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the New Operational Modalities Unit, which facilitates the efficient and effective delivery of the FAO field programme through new working methodologies such as Operational Partner Implementation Modality (OPIM), Cash Transfers, Vouchers and Grants to beneficiaries.

The work of the Unit is strongly field-focused, seeking to provide new or update/adapt policies, procedures, training and tools that maximize the effectiveness of FAO offices implementing projects, in a broad variety of contexts, respond to users' needs and corporate requirements.

Main Purpose

The Programme Assistant performs a wide range of routine administrative and financial functions in support of the delivery of the organizational unit's programme and projects.

Supervision Received/Exercised
The Programme Assistant reports to the Senior Programme Officer,
PSSN, and receives guidance from other Divisional Assistants. He/she acts independently in routine matters. Supervision received is focused on the quality of the work performed and provides for on-the-job learning.

Working Relationships

The Programme Assistant interacts with a wide variety of colleagues within the work unit and with immediate clients within the Organization, providing routine administrative and financial services.

Key Functions/Results

Collect and compile data on programme/project activities to support reporting on programme/project delivery.
Provide information on programme/project expenditures and status of programme/project budget.
Process, format and proofread reports, documents, publications and correspondence related to the work of the unit from draft texts.
Review and direct correspondence, calls and queries to appropriate contacts; provide for background information; respond to routine enquiries.
Make arrangements for meetings, seminars and events: implement logistics, prepare correspondence, compile and distribute documents, make administrative arrangements.
Initiate and follow up on administrative and financial actions related to staff management, nonstaff support, travel, payments and procurement.
Perform other duties as required.

Impact Of Work
The incumbent's work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work unit's programme.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Education:
Secondary School Education.

Experience:
Three years of relevant experience in financial and/or administrative support work.

Languages:
Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Ara