National Programme Assistant

Georgetown

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Georgetown
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

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 person 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
Organizational Setting
The main aim of the country offices of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist the Government to develop policies, programmes, and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
FISH4ACP is an initiative of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), working with selected countries in those regions to improve important fisheries industries, one such country being Guyana. The initiative seeks to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and improve the sustainable development of the Atlantic seabob fishery in Guyana.
The benefits that will be derived from the project for Guyana includes a strengthened position as a leading exporter of seabob shrimp globally, increased sustainability of Guyana’s marine seabob shrimp, improved social development particularly in the fishing community and greater access to regional and international trade markets.
Reporting Lines
The FAO requires a National Programme Assistant who will work under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative in Guyana and direct technical supervision by the National Professional Officer (NPO and the Technical Specialist in close collaboration with the project’s team (based in HQ) towards project implementation.
Technical Focus
Support implementation of the FISH4ACP Programme in Guyana - GCP /GLO/028/EC by working closely with the National Professional Officer (NPO), the Technical Specialist and the Project Focal Point to ensure the successful implementation of the upgrading strategy
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Support implementation of the FISH4ACP Programme in Guyana - GCP /GLO/028/EC by working closely with the National Professional Officer (NPO), Technical Specialist and the Project Focal Point to ensure the successful implementation of the upgrading strategy
• Maintain the project budget and files GCP/GLO/028/EC for possible verification by the European Union, and its transfer upon completion of the appointment.
• Support the monitoring and reviewing of the status of assigned projects and ensure that all assigned operational activities are carried out in a timely manner and in line with the work plan of the project document;
• Support the AFAOR (Programme) and the NPO to initiate procurement of project goods, works and services (i.e., support the request for technical clearances, prepare POs, PRs, TAs and complete receipts, etc.);
• Assist in the preparation and submission of any periodic and ad hoc project and programme technical reports;
• Liaise with the Administrative Assistant and the AFAOR (Admin) to ensure that travel arrangements for Staff and/or Consultants are made and executed in a timely manner.
• Provide support for workshops, meetings or events related to project implementation;
• Assist with the preparation of background materials, working papers and tables for briefings, review sessions and meetings.
• Preform any other duties that may be assigned by the FAOR, NPO and Technical Specialist.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING\:
Minimum Requirements
• Tertiary Level Diploma in business administration, management, international relations or any other field related to the work of the Organization.
• One year of relevant experience in public and/or private sectors related to programming, planning, budgeting.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English.
• National of Guyana
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

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
  • 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 http\://www.whed.net/
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: Careers@fao.org

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