Programme Assistant

at  FAO

Job Posting: 23/Jan/2025
Closure Date: 13/Feb/2025, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: ESP
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: General Service
Grade Level: G-5
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010551
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 (proficiency - level C) of English.
IT Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. “Commuting distance” means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.

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

• Intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency- level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Experience in organizing multi-country events and respective protocol requirements.
• Experience in programme support and business operations areas; planning, budgeting, financial reports preparation, expenditure forecasting, and general administration.
• A certification course/programme in supply chain management, business administration, finance or accounting is an asset.

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 GAAHP work programme, planning and budgeting activities. He/she provides procedural guidance to managers and staff in the division.