CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2100252
Assistant FAO Representative (Administration)
Job Posting: 21/Jan/2021
Closure Date: 11/Feb/2021, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : FAAFG
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition : NPO (National Professional Officer)
Grade Level : N-2
Primary Location: Afghanistan-Kabul
Duration : Fixed term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number : 2008293
CCOG Code : 1A12
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
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People with disabilities are protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase
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All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization
Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments 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.
The FAO Representation in Afghanistan is responsible for leading FAO's response to priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning, and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the country. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in Afghanistan and, in collaboration with Regional Office Asia and Pacific and the departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to the country priorities. The representation also supports the regional office in the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the country, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. The office also develops and maintains relations with Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, UN agencies, the resource partners and other development institution at the country level.
Reporting Lines
The Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) reports to the FAO Representative. The Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing administrative and financial activities for the FAO Representation in Afghanistan and maintain effective collaboration with relevant unit in FAO-RAP and HQ.
Technical Focus
Programme administration and financial management, including accounting and personnel administration.
Key Results
Effective and efficient provision of administrative support to the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation.
Key Functions
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Plans, organizes, and coordinates the office's administrative services;
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Provides administrative support in the implementation of FAO collaborative programmes and ensures periodic monitoring of their implementation;
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Plans and implements procedures, norms and systems in compliance with existing policies, for a full range of administration-related processes;
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Manages and supervises the administrative team;
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Reviews and analyses data from a wide variety of sources, including FAO's corporate systems and database;
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Prepares reports, financial and budgetary estimates for projects; plans and organizes the application, control and accounting of approved budgetary allocations by projects and programmes; prepares special reports for budget preparation , audits, and other requests;
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Reviews accounts, processes payments in accordance with established rules and liaises with local banks and financial institutions;
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Oversees the financial and administrative correspondence and filing system of the office;
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Monitors the receipt of Government contributions and ensures that all procurement and custom clearances for programmes, projects and the office are properly requested and obtained;
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Ensures the compliance with the Organization's security guidelines (Minimum Operational Security Standards ' MOSS)
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
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National of the country of assignment
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Advanced university degree in a field related to business or public administration
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Two years of relevant experience in office management, administration, accounting and/or audit, budget or finance
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Working knowledge (level C) of English.
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Working knowledge of the local language
Competencies
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Results Focus
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Team Work
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Communication
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Building effective relationships
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Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
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Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
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Extent and relevance of experience in the field of office management and administration including supervisory experience
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Extent of knowledge of UN or standard operational rules and procedures and project/programme administrative management procedures
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Extent of knowledge of FAO's corporate systems and data base, or knowledge of other accounting or financial modules or applications relevant to accounting procedures or project budget management would be considered an asset
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Demonstrated analytical and judgment skills and ability to apply rules and regulations in the subject field
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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AFAORs shall be granted fixed-term appointments for such period or periods as the Organization may determine and having an expiration date specified in the letter of appointment or extension. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the total length of service shall not exceed five years. Appointments, including extensions, do not carry any expectation of renewal or of conversion to another type of appointment. However, this does not preclude the incumbents from applying to other positions in the Organization
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Staff members in this category are recruited locally and paid according to a local salary scale. Salary scales are reviewed periodically on the basis of comprehensive surveys of the best prevailing conditions of employment in the locality.
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FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://icsc.un.org/Resources/SAD/Booklets/sabeng.pdf
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:
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elements of family-friendly policies
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flexible working arrangements
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standards of conduct
HOW TO APPLY
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To apply, visit the recruitment website at Job 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;
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Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
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Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
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Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
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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/
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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;
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Incomplete applications will not be considered;
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Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
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We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]
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