Programme Assistant
5.
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: 5.
- Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Project and Programme Management
- FAO Representation in Georgia, FEGEO
- Closing Date: Closed
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Organizational Setting Programme Assistant post is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia Main Purpose 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 Supervision Received/Exercised The Programme Assistant works under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative in Georgia, in close collaboration with project management and administrative staff of the FAO in Georgia. The incumbent operates independently and takes decisions on work priorities. Supervision received is focused on the quality of work outputs. He/ she provides guidance and advice to other programme support staff. Working Relationships The Programme Assistant works closely with a wide range of colleagues in the division and with client departments/offices, ensuring the consistency and quality of programme/ project support services provided by the division. Key Functions/Results • Monitor both Regular Programme and Projects budgets ensuring that funds are properly allocated and reported upon and take corrective action if required; inform management of any budget issues that may require attention; • Provide support to budget holders in the preparation of the Periodic Budgetary Reports (PBR), the biennial Programme of Work and Budget (PWB) and related work plans for the division; • Prepare projects' budget revisions in consultation with budget holders; • Respond to a variety of routine queries and provide clarifications on programme and project matters; inform management and team members of processes, procedures and timeframes to secure administrative services needed for programme/project execution; initiate correspondence to verify data, obtain additional information on transactions and budgetary matters; • Review data quality and maintain office records and reference files on various subjects; compile and synthesize data from various sources to support financial analyses on programme/project activities; generate periodic or ad-hoc management reports; • Coordinate the full array of administrative and financial actions related to staff management, non-staff support, travel, payments, and procurement; • Provide procedural guidance to other staff in the work unit; • Review and make recommendations to improve current programme/ projects administration procedures and processes; • Perform other functions as required. Impact Of Work The incumbent's work impacts directly on the smooth operations and performance of the division's programme/ project activities. He/ she plays a lead role in the provision of programme support services for successful achievement of the organizational unit's mandate. | ||
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Minimum Requirements Education\: Secondary School Education Experience\: Four years of relevant experience in the provision of programme/projects support services Languages\: Working knowledge (Level C) of English, IT Skills\: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement 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 Good knowledge of FAO Structure Working knowledge of Russian
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