Programme Support Specialist

at  FAO

Job Posting: 23/Sep/2024
Closure Date: 23/Dec/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CFI - FAO Investment Centre
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Assignments from two to six weeks, or up to 11 months when applicable
Post Number: N/A

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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 person 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
• 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
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in economics, development studies, political science, social science, international relations, business administration, management, information systems, communication or related fields
• For category C, at least one year (Consultants)/ two years (PSA.SBS), for category B, at least 5 years and for category A, at least 10 years of relevant experience in results-based project/programme planning and monitoring, including practical experience in project support and monitoring, communication and/or in financial and budget planning
• Working knowledge (level C) of English, French or Spanish

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in results monitoring and reporting
• Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project monitoring and administrative support
• Extent and relevance of experience in multilateral and international agencies
• Familiarity with UN system, procedures and operational activities
• Working knowledge of another UN language would be considered an asset
  Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

• Participate in the development and monitoring of assigned programmes and projects, and provide technical or administrative support, identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions, liaises with relevant parties, identifies and tracks follow-up actions (for consultants only);
• Review and monitor the preparation of relevant project documents, substantial sections of reports, studies, and inputs to publications;
• Contribute into corporate exercises for planning, monitoring and reporting on results achieved through projects design, implementation support, sector studies, strategies, policy dialogue and capacity development activities;
• Contribute in the production of analytical tools, background papers, analysis, or concept notes;
• Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports;
• Assist in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, corporate policies and procedures, development partners’ requirements and draft proposals;
• Undertake field missions as and when required (for consultants only);
• Perform any other related duties as required.