Programme Officer

7 giorni fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

Reporting Lines

The Programme Officer reports to the Senior Coordinator, GEF Unit.

Technical Focus

• GEF project and fee cash management, monitoring and reporting.

• Guidance and capacity building to the FAO-GEF community on financial management of GEF resources.

Key Results
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned programmes/projects.

Key Functions

• Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities; collects, analyses and presents statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.

• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging development issues and trends, participation in impact evaluation or equivalent studies.

• Participates in survey initiatives; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.

• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.

• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.

• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget.), as necessary.

Specific Functions

• Serves as the focal point and resource person in the OCB GEF Team on GEF financial matters.

• Supports the GEF Senior Coordinator in liaising with FAO corporate units and with the GEF Secretariat, GEF trustee and other GEF Agencies on resource-related matters.

• Assists the GEF Coordinator in managing the project grant and fees cash flow, including grant and fees allocation as part of the FAO corporate activities of the GCU and in adherence with the Financial Procedures Agreement with the GEF Trustee.

• Prepares regular analytical internal reports on the use/delivery of GEF project resources use in the portfolio, flags at risk situations and engages with technical Funding Liaison Officers and Project Task Force for appropriate follow up actions.

• Reviews and analyses emerging trends in FAO-GEF portfolio resource flows and supports the Senior Coordinator to seek solutions.

• Contributes to and participates in capacity development activities, training workshops and development of guidelines on FAO's fee management guidelines and procedures.

• Liaises with GEF fee account Budget Holders to facilitate completion of budget revisions and ensure compliance with GEF fee use policy.

• Supports the GEF Coordinator in preparing periodic GEF Trustee reports, calls for funds and monitors these activities.

• Serves as Funding Liaison Officer between FAO Finance and GEF Trustee on portfolio financial issues and procedures, resource (fee and grant) flows and reporting.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, international studies, economics, or a related field.

• Three years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area.

• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.

• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of administration, finance, and/or management.

• Extent and relevance of experience in resource management, analysis and planning.

• Extent of knowledge of planning and budgetary processes and demonstrated experience with advanced versions of associated tools such as MS Excel and Power BI.

• Demonstrated knowledge of GEF financial policies, procedures and project cycle, is considered a strong asset.

• Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.

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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment
• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

• Dependency allowances

• Rental subsidy

• Education grant for children

• Home leave travel

• 30 working days of annual leave per year

• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

• International health insurance; optional life insurance

• Disability protection FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

• elements of family-friendly policies

• flexible working arrangements

• standards of conduct______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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