Programme Associate, Rome Lazio

Programme Associate, Rome
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device • 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 persons 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. • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting The Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) enables the transition to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable plant production and protection through optimization and minimization.

This requires the integration and harmonization of all appropriate crop production policies and practices to increase production sustainably in order to eradicate hunger while preserving the natural resources and environment for future use.

The post is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the Office of the Director, NSP.

Main Purpose The Programme Associate plays a lead role in the coordination of programme/projects support services for the office.

He/she performs a broad range of programme, planning, and budgeting activities requiring in-depth analysis and interpretation of relevant policies, procedures, and practices.

The incumbent provides procedural guidance to managers and staff in the office or location.

Supervision Received/Exercised The Programme Associate reports to the Deputy Director, NSP.

Work is performed autonomously, showing a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Supervision received is focused on facilitating service delivery.

The incumbent provides guidance and training to programme support staff in the office.

Working Relationships The Programme Associate maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff, and stakeholders inside and outside the office.

The incumbent collaborates closely with colleagues in other offices and the corporate services, ensuring the quality and consistency of programme/projects support services.

Key Functions/Results Coordinate the preparation, submission, revision, and follow-up of Divisional budget, as well as the monitoring and provision of information on its implementation. Coordinate, review, and analyze the Periodic Budgetary Reports as needed. Assemble and synthesize data from corporate and office databases to facilitate the analysis of programmes, projects, or activities, and to draft periodic or ad hoc management reports. Monitor projects and ensure the maintenance and retrieval of programming reference material, documentation, data, and information. Consolidate and monitor various reports on human resources planning and expenditures, the use of non-staff resources, communication and publishing plans, IT plans, and travel schedules. Screen incoming correspondence to identify issues requiring further attention and draft related correspondence. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing across the Division through training of staff and briefing of budget holders on administrative/budgetary/planning/programming/financial procedures and processes. Review current processes and make recommendations to improve programme/projects administration procedures. Perform other functions as required. Impact Of Work The incumbent's work impacts directly on the smooth and efficient operations of the programme/project activities of the office.

He/she plays a lead role in the coordination and provision of the programme support services for the successful achievement of the office's mandate.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Education: Secondary School Education.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative/financial/planning/programming/budgeting activities.

Languages: Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of one of the other working languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

IT Skills: Good knowledge of 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.

Technical Skills Extensive knowledge of and experience using corporate information systems. Extensive knowledge of and experience with programme and budget processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of staff and affiliate workforce (HR/NSHR) rules, regulations, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations. Thorough knowledge of communication and documentation standards. Desirable Qualifications And Skills Experience in mentoring, training, and supervising staff. Familiarity with FAO field programme management procedures and guidelines. FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All, and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The list can be accessed at.

• The length of the appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

• 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.

• No international benefits will be payable as selected candidates are recruited locally and paid in the local currency of the office location.

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REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

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