Programme Assistant (Mainstream Project)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO | Staff |
Closing: 10 Mar 2026 13 days remaining
Location: Rome

Overview

The Programme Assistant (Mainstream Project) is responsible for coordinating complex processes and activities to support the delivery of the MAINSTREAM project programme, including planning and budgeting. The role provides procedural guidance to managers and staff within the project team.

Tasks Summary
  • Monitor MAINSTREAM Project budget, ensuring proper allocation and reporting, and take corrective action if required.
  • Provide support in the preparation of project monitoring and accountability reports, and related work plans.
  • Prepare project budget revisions.
  • Respond to routine queries and provide clarifications on project matters.
  • Support the initiation, administration, and monitoring of Letters of Agreement.
  • Review data quality and maintain project records.
  • Compile and synthesize data for financial analyses.
  • Generate periodic or ad-hoc management reports.
  • Coordinate administrative and financial actions related to staff management, non-staff support, travel, payments, and procurement.
  • Support dissemination of project outputs, knowledge products, and communication materials.
  • Provide procedural guidance to other staff in the project team.
  • Review and recommend improvements to project administration procedures and processes.
  • Perform other functions as required.
Experience Requirements

Four years of relevant experience in the provision of programme/projects support services.

Qualification Requirements

Secondary School Education.

Other Details

Languages Required: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English.

Languages Preferred: Working knowledge ((proficiency - level C) of French

Contract Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension

Work Modality:

Remuneration:

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