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Programme Officer
Job Posting: 19/Jan/2021
Closure Date: 09/Feb/2021, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : CSLI
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition : Professional
Grade Level : P-4
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration : Fixed term: 1 year with possibility of extension
Post Number : 2008267
CCOG Code : 1A02
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, nationality, background and culture
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Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position
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FAO does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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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 Infrastructure Service (CSLI) is responsible for the maintenance of the entire headquarters premises and for providing services to staff; CSLI also assists Decentralized Offices in construction works for spaces of FAO's property and those related to FAO technical projects. Maintenance and services are designed and implemented in order to ensure quality, high safety standards, compliance with the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Policy and customer's satisfaction.
Reporting Lines
The Programme Officer reports to the Senior Facilities Management Officer in close collaboration with the Strategic objectives Core Teams.
Technical Focus
Implementation and monitoring of FAO functional objectives in coordination with program coordination unit and assigned Division.
Key Results
Develops, implements, evaluates, effective leadership and management of major projects and teams in accordance with Divisional objectives and FAO's Strategic Objectives.
Key Functions
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Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective action; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up action;
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Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change;
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Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources;
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Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies;
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Generates survey initiatives; reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions;
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Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications;
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Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings and conferences to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations;
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Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops and seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
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Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries;
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Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
Specific Functions
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Manages administrative support at division/unit level, including, where applicable, formulation of divisional procedures, coordination of audit issues, consolidation;
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Provides oversight function on compliance and internal controls;
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Implements and monitors the Programme of Work and Budget (PWB), according to workplans, ensures timely preparation of divisional PBR exercise;
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Ensures budgetary control and financial management for the Service , with focus on keeping the expenditures within the resources allocated, including Trust Funds;
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Reviews and sustains the potential need for adjustment to allotments that may arise during the course of implementation, in consultation with program coordination unit, and heads of relevant business units as appropriate;
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Coordinates the planning of human resources, supports the recruitment process for staff and NSHR positions to ensure achievement of programme and management of objectives of the Service CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
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Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science or a related field
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Seven years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area
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Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
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
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 administration, human resources, finance and management in multiple duty stations and contexts;
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Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation;
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Extent of knowledge of planning and budgetary processes and associated tools in UN Organizations;
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Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset;
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Prior experience in the UN organization is an asset.
FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
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FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries allowances/salary.htm Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
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Dependency allowances
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Rental subsidy
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Education grant for children
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Home leave travel
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30 working days of annual leave per year
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Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
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International health insurance; optional life insurance
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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:
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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 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.
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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]
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
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