The Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global mandate to
improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of
living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’ growth.
Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to make sure
people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy
lives.

Job Summary: The Operations Officer will lead and coordinate
the operational support function of the field programme including emergency,
rehabilitation and development projects, in national, regional and global
projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Acts as a focal point for all project operational matters, organises
and handles the day-to-day operational activities of the field programme
(including emergency, rehabilitation and development projects, in
national, regional and global projects) and takes action in consultation
with supervisors on any issues which arise during the execution period;
Prepares project task force meetings and provides secretariat
support;
Ensures the timely provision of project inputs (personnel, technical
support services, subcontracts, training, equipment and supplies) directly
by the Organization or, when appropriate, through contractors and in
liaison with other support units;
Participates in the preparation of project work plans, monitors
progress and identifies corrective measures to overcome operational
constraints;
Reviews and monitors the project budget, prepares requests and
revisions as required, maintains and monitors budget expenditures and
resources, reviews project transaction listings with a view to identify
errors in accounting against budget lines;
Prepares and submits the Project Implementation Reports and any
other reports required by the Organization;
Ensures the completeness and quality of data and documentation in
the FAO corporate systems (e.g. GRMS, FPMIS), for all assigned operational
field projects and activities;
Prepares analytical reports on project performances as required;
Coordinates action concerning the completion of field projects and
arranges for timely and adequate reporting, including identification of
project follow-up requirements;
Contributes to the formulation of project proposals according to
FAO’s procedures and prepares project documents for technical clearance
and final approval under different funding arrangements;
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations (FAO) Operations Officer job opportunity should hold an
advanced university degree in public or business administration, finance,
accounting, economics, social sciences or another field related to the FAO
mandate;
Five years of relevant experience in project management/operations
and support;
Work experience in more than one location or area of work,
particularly in field positions is desirable;
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;
Working knowledge of another FAO language is an asset.
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO
official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).