Overview
The National Operations Specialist will oversee and deliver operational support to FAO projects implemented in Guyana, ensuring adherence to FAO and donor standards and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support operational matters related to projects implemented in Guyana.
- Support FAO’s monitoring and oversight of the Operational Partner’s (OP) compliance under Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded projects.
- Support FAO’s financial management of projects.
- Support the review of current operational processes in the project office in Guyana.
- Participate in the formulation of new project proposals and preparation of project documents.
- Support the CO in coordinating and strengthening partnerships.
- Support the preparation and management of project budgets utilizing FAO’s corporate systems.
- Support routine operational transactions within the framework of project cycle management.
- Support the CO in facilitating and coordinating project missions, workshops, meetings, and training sessions.
- Support the preparation/review of project procurement and operational plans.
- Support the review of project work plans.
- Support the preparation and timely submission of project reports.
- Support resource mobilization.
- Support the management of a filing system for all projects.
- Work closely with FAO technical units, as well as Program Unit; and consultants.
- Perform other tasks as needed.
Required Experience
- At least three years of relevant experience in the areas of project management, budget or finance with an advanced university degree.
OR
- At least five years of relevant experience in the areas of project management, budget or finance with a university degree.
- Extent and relevant experience working with development partners including the UN and the government of Guyana.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in business or any of the following: public administration, project management, finance or a related field.
OR
- University degree in business or any of the following: public administration, project management, finance or a related field.
