Programme Assistant

at  FAO

Job Posting: 02/May/2024
Closure Date: 16/May/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: NSP
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: General Service
Grade Level: G-5
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 0081094
CCOG Code: 2102b

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Secondary School Education
Experience: Four years of relevant experience in the provision of programme/projects support services
Languages: Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English
IT Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Very good knowledge of corporate information systems
• Very good knowledge of programme and budget processes and procedures
• Very good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations
• Very good knowledge of communication and documentation standards

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Very good knowledge of the project lifecycle.
• Ability to plan, organize work and establish priorities.
• Capacity to provide guidance to junior staff.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) or limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Experience in communications issues and using the Publications Workflow System (PWS).
• Experience in the organization of large meetings.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,
Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

The Programme Assistant is responsible for the coordination of specialized and complex processes and activities in support of the delivery of the division’s work programme, planning and budgeting activities. He/she provides procedural guidance to managers and staff in the division.