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International Operations Specialist

Baghdad

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Baghdad
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • FNIRQ
  • Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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Organizational Setting

FAO's office for Iraq is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Iraq CPF 2018-2022.. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level. The post is located in Baghdad (with visits to Erbil), Iraq.


Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Iraq, the guidance of the Senior Resilience Team Leader, and in close consultation with relevant operations/programme and technical officers at RNE and HQ and relevant FAO Iraq technical and administrative staff, the Operations Consultant will be responsible for the day-to-day operational admin/financial management of the EU Action.


Technical Focus

Support the implementation of FAO’s resilience agenda at national and sub-national levels.


Tasks and responsibilities
  • Act as focal point for all operational matters under the EU Action, including day-to-day operations on matters including procurement, administration and HR activities and budgetary management and monitoring of the approved field expenditures; while ensuring consistency with the Organization's operational requirements and the EU and country's rules and regulations;

  • Coordinate the collection, maintenance, distribution and consolidation of technical and operations data\: analyze and summarize data from various sources, including FAO corporate systems, such as COIN (Country Office Information System) and FPMIS (Field Program Management Information System), Data warehouse, country data bases, etc;

  • Advise other office and program / project staff in the areas of operations and project management; arrange meetings on day-to-day program / project matters;

  • Brief and train lower level program support staff regarding all aspects of the job, ensuring adherence to procedures, guidelines and work requirements;

  • Ensure accuracy and diligence of the work provided;
  • Participate in the preparation of project work plans, financial statement and budget control, monitor progress and, where necessary, identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;

  • Prepare Quarterly Project Implementation Reports (QPIR) and any other periodic and ad-hoc reports and ensure their timely submission to project management;

  • Liaise with other UN organizations, NGO and donors at the appropriate level to ensure the best preparation and implementation of emergency activities;

  • Support the FAO Representative in establish and maintaining regular contacts with donors, and ensure the provision of updated information on FAO assessments, response plans, and activities; and the regular production of communication material such as Executive Briefs, Situation Reports and ad-hoc briefs;

  • Assist the Team Leader with the exchange of information within the Project Team, FAO and EU colleagues in solving operational constraints;

  • Coordinate with all project technical, administration, procurement and finances staff for the implementation and delivery action plan;

  • Perform any other duties as required by FAO.
    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
    Minimum Requirements
  • Advanced University Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or a field relevant to the work of the Organization;

  • At least five years of relevant experience in administration and finance and supply/logistics;

  • Working knowledge of English. Limited knowledge of one of the other FAO languages\: Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Spanish and/or French. Knowledge of Arabic would be an asset.

Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential;
  • Extent and relevance of experience related to programme management information systems;
  • Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project management;
  • Extent and relevance of experience in public administration;
  • Extent and relevance of experience in Quality Assurance of Letter of Agreements;
  • Extent and relevance of experience as a member of Local Procurement Committee;
  • Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of technical programmes, operational guidelines and programme/project management procedures, preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO would be considered an asset;
  • Ability to work under pressure and to carry out several tasks in a timely fashion and under tight deadlines with minimum supervision;
  • Courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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