Field Operations Assistant (SC5)
: 23/Apr/2024
: 08/May/2024, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: FRSOM - FAO Representation in Somalia
: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
: Somalia-Belet Ven
Duration: Up to 6 months, with possibility of extension
Post Number: N/A
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Organizational Setting
The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the area of FAO's global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO's response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative FAO Somalia, the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, and the functional supervision of the Head of Operations.
Technical Focus
The incumbent is responsible for managing and providing the full range of operational, administrative and logistics tasks in support of the field projects and/or programme activities in Hirshabelle State, Somalia.
University degree in administration, finance, information management, or any relevant discipline from a reputable Institution.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in administration and/or financial, program, project support work.
• Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO official language used for communication within the country (English) and working.
knowledge of the local language(s)
• National of Somalia.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Good knowledge of corporate information systems.
• Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations.
• Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet, and office technology equipment.
• Good understanding of the local context and dynamics is and added advantage.
• Good understanding of the local context and dynamics is an advantage.
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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