Overview
Provision of support to the operational, administrative and financial implementation of the FISH4ACP and NAVAC projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the operational implementation of FISH4ACP and NAVAC project activities, including support to the preparation, processing and closure of Letters of Agreement (LoAs), MS502 contracts for goods and services, and Field Budget Authorizations (FBAs), ensuring compliance with FAO rules and procedures.
- Support day-to-day operational follow-up with project recipient countries, in coordination with Operations countries focal points and under the guidance of the Programme Officer (Operations).
- Provide administrative support to project activities, including missions, workshops, training sessions, meetings, and other events in line with approved work plans.
- Contribute to budget monitoring activities, including monthly financial tracking, reviewing transactions in FAO systems, preparing routine financial reports, and supporting budget revisions and budget equalizations.
- Support the preparation of project progress reports, briefing notes, meeting minutes, and documentation for Project Steering Committee Meetings, ensuring alignment with FAO and EU requirements.
- Assist in maintaining monitoring tools, including the Human Resources Tracking Tool, non-staff human resources timecards’ compliance checks, and other project management tools.
- Participate in project meetings and internal task force discussions, taking notes, preparing summaries and supporting follow up actions.
- Support the preparation, organization and holding of value chain stakeholders workshops, including coordination and liaison with FAO-established multi-stakeholder partnerships.
- Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, support the preparation of Project Steering Committee meetings with external donors, including limited coordination liaison.
Required Experience
At least one year of relevant experience related to project or programme management, project operations, project cycle, finance or related area. Experience with FAO or other UN agencies is preferable. Proven experience in database management is considered an asset. Extent and relevance of experience in Africa and Near-east region is considered an asset.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, International development studies or a related field. Consultants with bachelor’s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
