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Programme Associate

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FAO

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Rome
  • 2d left

AI generated summary

  • You need secondary education, 5 years in admin/financial roles, English (C), another language (B), IT skills, and knowledge of budget processes. Experience with UN agreements is a plus.
  • You will coordinate budget preparation, monitor project reports, analyze data, draft correspondence, train staff, and recommend improvements to administrative procedures.

Requirements

  • Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Secondary School Education.
  • Experience: Five years of experience in administrative/financial/planning/programming/budgeting activities.
  • Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of one of the other working languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
  • IT Skills: Good knowledge of MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
  • Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. "Commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.
  • Competencies
  • • Results Focus
  • • Teamwork
  • • Communication
  • • Building effective relationships
  • • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
  • Technical Skills
  • • Thorough knowledge of corporate information systems.
  • • Thorough knowledge of programme and budget processes and procedures.
  • • Thorough knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations.
  • • Thorough knowledge of communication and documentation standards.
  • Desirable Qualifications and Skills
  • • Experience in and knowledge of Letters of Agreement (LoAs) preparation, management and monitoring, including quality assurance, and of other UN Agreements.
  • • Experience with the organization and coordination of large events/meetings.
  • • Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of another official FAO language.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the preparation, submission, revision and follow-up of Divisional/Office/Centre budget, as well as the monitoring and provision of information on its implementation.
  • Coordinate, review and analyse the Periodic Budgetary Reports as needed.
  • Assemble and synthesize data from corporate and office data bases to facilitate the analysis of programmes, projects or activities and to draft periodic or ad hoc management reports.
  • Monitor projects and ensure the maintenance and retrieval of programming reference material, documentation, data and information.
  • Consolidate and monitor various reports on human resources planning and expenditures, the use of non-staff resources, communication and publishing plans, IT plans and travel schedules.
  • Screen incoming correspondence to identify issues requiring further attention and draft related correspondence.
  • Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing across the Division/Office/Centre through training of staff and briefing of budget holders on administrative/budgetary/planning/programming/financial procedures and processes.
  • Review current processes and make recommendations to improve programme/projects administration procedures.
  • Perform other functions as required.

FAQs

What is the duration of the employment for the Programme Associate position?

The position is for a fixed-term duration of 2 years with the possibility of extension.

Where is the primary location for the Programme Associate role?

The primary location for this position is Rome, Italy.

What are the minimum education requirements for this position?

Candidates must have completed Secondary School Education.

How many years of experience are required for the Programme Associate role?

Five years of experience in administrative, financial, planning, programming, or budgeting activities are required.

What languages are required for this position?

A working knowledge of English (proficiency - level C) and intermediate knowledge of one of the other working languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is required.

Is there a preference for certain types of applicants?

Yes, qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Are there any specific technical skills required for this position?

Yes, candidates should have thorough knowledge of corporate information systems, programme and budget processes, as well as common administrative and financial rules and regulations.

What kind of benefits package is offered for this position?

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Can applicants from outside Italy apply for this position?

General Service Staff are recruited locally, so to be eligible, candidates must be nationals of Italy or possess an existing visa/work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of application.

How should candidates apply for the Programme Associate position?

Candidates should visit the FAO recruitment website, complete their online profile, and submit their application along with any necessary language certificates. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

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