Operations Officer

• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position
• FAO does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Reporting Lines
The Operations Officer reports to the FAO Representative in Yemen.

Technical Focus
Leads and coordinates the operational support function of the field programme, including development, emergency and rehabilitation projects.

Key Results
Effective and efficient coordination, as well as provision of the operational support to the field programme and project activities.

Key Functions
• Manages day-to-day operations on matters relating to the implementation of FAO field programmes, including emergency, rehabilitation and development project operations;
• Participates in the design and formulation of project proposals, ensures quality assurance under different funding arrangements;
• Coordinates project budget preparation, financial control, human resource management, travel, logistics, missions and operation backstopping to field offices;
• Oversees the support and strengthening of the operational structure, including training of national personnel, to ensure the necessary operational capacity is maintained for the implementation of the FAO field programme;
• Coordinates the preparation of emergency, rehabilitation and development project work plans, monitors progress and identifies corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;
• Liaises with FAO technical units to ensure technical quality in programme and project activities;
• Analyses the Government requests for emergency, rehabilitation and development assistance and develops project and programme proposals to mobilize donor (and aid programmes of the UN system) funds for FAO operations in line with the Country Programming Framework (CPF);
• Supports resource mobilization efforts by liaising with donors (in line with the Resource Mobilization Strategy);
• Coordinates the preparation of briefs, financial and programme/project implementation reports, including final statements to governments and donors;
• Builds and maintains partnerships with relevant stakeholders and/or partners to develop capacity for efficient field programme/project delivery;
• Coordinates field monitoring, programming and assessment missions as required to assess the emerging needs and implementation of the project as well as to plan project activities;
• Liaises with other UN organizations and partners (non-governmental organizations, national authorities and donors, etc.) at the appropriate level on emergency response and development assistance;
• Coordinates and participates in technical and international meetings;
• Performs other related duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in agriculture, economics, business administration and management, international relations or another field related to the work of the Organization;
• Seven years of relevant experience in the management, operation and support of emergency - rehabilitation and development programmes;
• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

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 desirable;
• Extent and relevance of experience in field programme/project operations in the food security and agriculture sector;
• Familiarity with FAO's Project cycle guidelines and knowledge of FAO processes and administrative systems is considered a strong asset;
• Extent and relevance of experience in liaising with international donor organizations and development partners and in preparing proposals for funding, monitoring budgets and preparing financial reports in donor specific formats;
• Working knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset;
• Extent and relevance of experience in programme or project management.