Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator and FAO Representative, and in consultation with the Assistant
FAORs (Programme and Administration), the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project Support
to Accelerate Progress towards Millennium Development Goal 1C in Mozambique.
Duties
- Plan project’s task force meetings and prepare documentation for project task force consultations on behalf of the FAOR/Budget Holder and ensure the secretariat of such meetings
- Prepare Letters of Agreements and contracts as needed
- Ensure the timely provision of project inputs (personnel, technical support services, subcontracts, training, equipment and supplies) directly by the Organization or through contractors
- Contribute to the preparation of project work plans, monitor progress and, where necessary, identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints
- Provide support with the preparation, management and monitoring of the budget and its revisions; including preparation and submission of Quarterly Project Implementation Reports (QPIR) and any other field programme-related reports required by the Organization
- Prepare analytical and financial reports on project performances and results based reports according to EC rules and regulations
- Coordinate the completion/closure of field projects and arrange for timely and adequate reporting, including identification of project follow-up requirements and transfer of equipment to the counterpart institutions
- Ensure the completeness and quality of the data and documentation in the Field Programme Management Information System (FPMIS) for all operational field projects in the country
- Participate in the local procurement panel
- Perform other related duties as required
Requisites
- Advanced university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Financial Management or related field
- Five years of experience in planning and administration of development programmes, including monitoring and evaluation
- Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese or Russian
- Possess computer/word processing skills
- Capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
Selection Criteria
- Extent of knowledge of the local socio-economic conditions and institutions and of development-related policies and procedures of the country of assignment
- Extent and relevance of experience in management, particularly in budgeting, and procurement
- Ability to analyze complex issues and propose effective solutions
- Ability to plan and organize work programme and effectively deliver timely results
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Experience and working knowledge of FAO policies and procedures would be an asset
- Knowledge of Economic Community regulations would be an asset
Notes
- A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://icsc.un.org
- Job reference FRMOZ-914-13-PRJ
- For guidelines to applicants, please visit the Application Toolkit at: http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/project/en
- Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged
- Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
- The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization