Deadline: 17 October, 2020

Location: Wewak, Papua New Guinea

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Operations Officer.

FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for all project operational matters, organise and handle day-to-day operational activities of the field programme (including emergency, rehabilitation and development projects, both national and regional/global projects) and take action, in consultation with the supervisors, on problems which arise during the execution period
• Prepare project task force meetings and ensure the secretariat of such meetings
• Ensure the timely provision of project inputs (personnel, technical support services, subcontracts, training, equipment and supplies) directly by the organisation or, when appropriate, through contractors, and by liaising with other support units
• Participate in the preparation of project work plans, monitor progress and, where necessary, identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints
• Review and monitor project budget and prepare requests and revisions as required
• Maintain and alert about budget expenditures and resources
• Review project transaction listings with a view to identifying errors in accounting against budget lines
• Prepare and submit project implementation reports and any other reports required by the organisation
• Ensure the complete and quality of data and documentation in the FAO corporate systems (GRMS, FPMIS, etc.) for all assigned operational field projects/activities

Requirements

• Degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Social Sciences or other fields related to the FAO mandate
• Five years of experience in project management/operations and support
• Experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions (desirable)
• Experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation
• Experience in supporting, advising and guiding the implementation of complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• 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 actors
• Familiarity with UN administrative, operational and financial procedures is an asset
• Knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)

To apply and for more information, click here.

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