Organizational Setting

FAO Gambia and partners are implementing the Climate Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in the Gambia (PROREFISH Gambia) project. The Project aims to address increased resilience and enhanced livelihoods, health, well being, food and water security of the most vulnerable people, communities and regions. Expected results include resilience of ecosystems, ecosystem services, infrastructure and the built environment to climate change threats as well as reduced emissions from land use, reforestation, reduced deforestation through sustainable forest management and conservation of forest stocks.The project will scale up adaptation measures that have been proven in a number of countries in West Africa, and in similar contexts, with a particular focus on climate-proofing fisheries infrastructure and on value chain segments dominated by women (fish handling and processing). The project will promote the adoption of aquaculture technologies and support the strengthening of the enabling environment for Gambian fisheries and promote a stronger engagement of the private sector. 


Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in The Gambia, the AFAOR-Administration, the National Project Coordinator, and with guidance from Administrative and Finance associates. The Administrative Assistant will coordinate and perform a full range of office workflow support, management support and administrative tasks to enhance the smooth and efficient running of the project, as well as ensuring quality and consistency of the flow of office work and information in the work unit.


Technical Focus

Administrative assistance


Tasks and responsibilities

•    Assist in providing day-to-day administrative and operational support for soft implementation of the project.
•    Maintain financial records and monitoring systems.
•    Support reconciliation of expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
•    Retrieve, enter, select and analyze data from a wide variety of sources, including FAO's corporate systems and data bases; verify accuracy of data documents; make necessary calculations prior to Administrative supervisor’s review.
•    Prepare correspondence of administrative and financial nature; draft correspondence to verify data, answer queries, and obtain additional information on transactions and financial matters, as required.
•    Support to maintain detailed records of budget estimates, obligations and available balances; participate in the consolidation of budget proposals; prepare financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
•    Maintain an adequate filing system of administrative and financial documents.
•    Perform other related duties as required.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  

•    University degree, Diploma or Secondary School Education Certificate or related areas.
•    At least three years of administrative, accounting and office management experience.
•    Working knowledge of English language.
•    National of Gambia.


FAO Core Competencies 

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


Technical/ Functional Skills

•    Computer literacy and proven knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
•    Excellent oral communication and writing skills. 

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. 

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