National Operations Assistant

FAO Lebanon implements different projects under the umbrella of its Country Programming Framework. In order to reinforce its Operations Unit, FAO Lebanon is looking for a National Operations Assistant. The assistant will work mainly on the project “Enhancing resilient livelihoods and food security of host communities and Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon through the promotion of sustainable agricultural development”, funded by the European Union Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis, implemented together with IFAD and WFP. In addition, the assistant will support other field projects implemented by FAO Lebanon.

The National Operations Assistant is under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Lebanon, under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Adviser of the project, and the technical supervision of the International Operations Specialist and the Assistant FAOR Programmes. She/he will work in close collaboration with other international and national consultants, and in cooperation with national counterparts.

Technical Focus

The role of the National Operations Assistant is to ensure effective operations and implementation of projects.

• Assist in the daily operation of the field projects assigned;
• Provide secretarial support to project task force meetings;
• Assist project managers in timely provision of inputs for personnel, technical support services, sub-contracts, training, equipment/supplies and other needs related to project operations;
• Assist in the preparation of project work plans, monitors progress and, where, necessary, identifies corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;
• Assist with the management of the project budget and prepares revisions as required;
• Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of project progress and terminal reports required (as specified in the project agreements), as well as contributing to the preparation of analytical reports on the Representation’s portfolio as a whole;
• Assist in the timely field project completion/closure, including identification of project follow-up requirements;
• Contribute to the preparation and/or assessment of new projects;
• Ensure the quality of data/documentation in the Field Programme Management Information System (FPMIS) for all pipeline and operational field projects in the country.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent;
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in operations and administration of humanitarian or development projects;
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic.
• National of Lebanon

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.