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Programme Associate

Dhaka

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Dhaka
  • Grade: All levels - NPP - National Project Personnel - Local Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Project and Programme Management
    • FABGD
  • Closing Date: Closed

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational Settings

FAO Bangladesh assists the Government to formulate policies, programmes and projects to address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition, develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and utilize environmental and natural resources in a sustainable way. It contributes to the development of FAO’s field programme projects in the country and implements them in the sectors of food security, agriculture and rural development.

Reporting Lines

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Bangladesh, the technical guidance of the ECTAD Bangladesh Country Team Leader, and the direct supervision of International Operations Officer assigned to ECTAD, in close cooperation with other FAO staff as well as local and central Government of Bangladesh (GOB) counterparts, the incumbent will perform following duties and responsibilities\:

Technical Focus

Provide programme and administrative support to ECTAD project in particular, support FAO-organized training activities, including trainings workshops, meetings, seminars, conferences, and field exercises. Work closely with all technical teams and more specific Lab and Epidemiology Team.

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Handle day-to-day administrative activities related to the assigned project;
  • Provide operational assistance for planning and implementation of field activities of ECTAD Bangladesh projects;
  • Coordinate, operational administration, logistics and field operations under ECTAD Bangladesh projects, including preparation of budgets, management of cash advances, and logistical preparations for workshops, meetings, seminars, and conferences;
  • Coordinate the procurement of necessary goods and supplies for project activities, including preparation of draft Technical Specifications, preparation of monthly procurement plans, and regular follow-up with relevant procurement-related staff;
  • Preparing of Letters of Agreement (LOA), monitoring of implementation, and ensuring that reports/request for payment are submitted from Service Providers in a timely manner;
  • Monitoring and evaluation of project activities at the field level, including monthly reporting of activities completed and activities planned for coming month, and contribution to 6-monthly project progress reports to the Donor and GOB;
  • Provide interpretation and translation services on occasion as required for implementation of field activities when ECTAD translation staff are not available;
  • Keep well-organized records of all incoming/outgoing documents;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
  • Timely implementation of project field activities
  • Activity progress reports
  • Contributions to project progress reports
  • University Degree in Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a relevant field preferred, but not required
  • 3-5 years’ experience in general project/office operational activities, and progressively responsible experience in operational management.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, fluent in Bengali is required
  • National of Bangladesh
FAO Core Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
  • Excellent writing, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Team player and experience working in a multi-cultural environment
  • Previous related work experience in Bangladesh
  • Previous work experience with UN agencies is preferred, not required
  • Strong skills in word processing and spreadsheet software computer are required
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal direct supervision
  • Able to travel throughout Bangladesh on short notice
  • Communication skills to maintain good working relationships with people from different nationality and cultural background
  • Result focused, Team work and building effective relationship, communication, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact\: Careers@fao.org
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  • Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.


This vacancy is now closed.