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Operations Coordinator (Forestry Programme)

Phnom Penh

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Grade: All levels - NPP - National Project Personnel - Local Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Agriculture and Forestry
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
    • FACMB
  • Closing Date: Closed

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational Setting

FAO Representation in Cambodia is looking for an Operations Coordinator to be responsible for coordinating FAO Cambodia’s Forestry Programme and in part provide advice and support to FAO Cambodia’s Operations Unit.

Reporting Lines

The Operations Coordinator (Forestry Programme) reports to the Head of Operations.

Technical Focus

  • Projects/programme operations and monitoring
  • Forestry programme development
  • Multi-stakeholder coordination

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Coordinate the implementation of the FAO Cambodia Forestry Programme portfolio (i.e. facilitates management, reporting, administration and communications with relevant government and FAO counterparts);
  • Advise on strategic planning on Forestry related issues, by managing and promoting linkages with the various FAO units, government counterparts and other external partners, identifying opportunities for FAO’s programme development;
  • Support FAO Cambodia’s role in co-chairing the Technical Working Group of Forestry Reform and supporting the Development Partner’s network;
  • Manage and ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism Work Plan 2016-2020;
  • Advise and support the implementation of FAO Cambodia project portfolio by monitoring progress (finance and operations) and where necessary, propose corrective measures to overcome implementation challenges;
  • Advise and support the design of new projects, especially on issues related to budget, operational requirements, institutional arrangements, as well as gender, and potentially youth issues;
  • Coordinate the preparation of inception, progress and final reports and other ad-hoc reports;
  • Support follow up actions at project completion, as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science, international relations or a related field
  • At least seven years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration at national and international level or related area
  • Extensive knowledge on the forestry sector in Cambodia
  • Language proficiency in English and Khmer
  • Cambodian Nationality

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Extent and relevance of experience in the field of operations (administration, human resources, finance, and management)
  • Extent and relevance of experience in management support of programmes/projects and namely for planning, monitoring and reporting
  • Extent and relevance of experience in results-based management and support
  • Extent of knowledge of the procedures of FAO’s main development partners
  • Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered an asset
  • Extend knowledge on the forestry sectors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact\: Careers@fao.org
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  • Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

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

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