Programme Support Specialist

Overview

Support for the planning, development, and monitoring of programmes of work with FAO development partners, including coordination and operational assistance.

Tasks Summary

• Participate in the development and monitoring of assigned programmes and projects, and provide technical or administrative support, identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions, liaises with relevant parties, identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Review and monitor the preparation of relevant project documents, substantial sections of reports, studies, and inputs to publications.
• Contribute into corporate exercises for planning, monitoring and reporting on results achieved through projects design, implementation support, sector studies, strategies, policy dialogue and capacity development activities.
• Contribute in the production of analytical tools, background papers, analysis, or concept notes.
• Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports.
• Provide support in the production of communication, advocacy materials and outreach activities.
• Assist in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, corporate policies and procedures, development partners’ requirements and draft proposals.
• Undertake field missions as and when required.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Experience Requirements

For category C, at least one year, for category B, at least 5 years and for category A, at least 10 years of relevant experience in results-based project/programme planning and monitoring, including practical experience in project support and monitoring, communication and/or in financial and budget planning. Work experience in more than one location or area of work. Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in results monitoring and reporting. Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project monitoring and administrative support. Extent and relevance of experience in multilateral and international agencies. Familiarity with UN system, procedures and operational activities.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in economics, development studies, political science, social science, international relations, business administration, management, information systems, communication or related fields, or relevant educational background including specific academic or technical qualifications within the required field of expertise.

Other Details

Languages Required: Working knowledge (level C) of English, French or Spanish.

Languages Preferred: Limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian would be an asset.

Contract Duration: Assignments from two to six weeks, or up to 11 months when applicable

Work Modality: field missions

Remuneration: