Overview
The National Operations Specialist will support the FAO Representative in Cabo Verde and the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in the management and implementation of project activities, with a focus on GEF projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the operational management and monitoring of projects.
- Act as focal point for day-to-day operational matters.
- Assist in the planning of project activities and monitoring of outputs and indicators.
- Ensure timely delivery of project inputs.
- Perform operational tasks related to procurement processes.
- Monitor the status of procurement actions and contracts.
- Review and monitor project budgets and forecasts.
- Participate in the preparation and monitoring of project work plans.
- Support the monitoring and management of project disbursements, accounting records, and financial documentation.
- Support FAO’s monitoring and oversight of Operational Partners under GEF funded projects.
- Facilitate and support field missions.
- Ensure compliance with administrative, operational, and legal procedures.
- Ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of project data and documentation in FPMIS.
- Provide support to administrative and logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, training activities, and missions.
- Perform other related tasks as needed.
Required Experience
- Advanced university degree with at least three years of relevant experience in project management, budget or finance.
OR
- University degree with at least five years of relevant experience in project management, budget or finance.
- Demonstrated experience in programme and project management in the context of Cabo Verde.
- Extent and relevance of experience in budgetary planning, budget management and financial reporting.
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work is desirable.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in business, public administration, project management, finance or a related field.
OR
- University degree in business, public administration, project management, finance or a related field.
