Junior Programme Assistant

Provide administrative support to the implementation of the ENPARD 4 programme

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Friday 12 Apr 2024 at 21:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide administrative support to the implementation of the ENPARD 4 programme

You have:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture or other related field
  • 1 year of relevant experience in performing administrative tasks
  • Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Georgian languages
  • National of Georgia

Organizational Setting

The position is located at the FAO Representation for Georgia, based in Tbilisi. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall responsibility of the FAO Representative for Georgia and the direct supervision of the FAO Programme Coordinator; and in close collaboration with the rest of the staff of the ENPARD Programme and FAO Georgia staff.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will provide administrative support to the implementation of the ENPARD 4 programme.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide assistance in preparing small procurement actions for goods and services through market researches and quotations collection for the needs of the ENPARD Programme • Coordinates the provision of transportation requirements including staff and items movement for duty purposes; management of drivers and the car fleet of the FAO ENPARD Programme. • Ensure the request of UNDSS clearances, Mission ToRs, mission BTORs. • Organizing the reception and transfer of procured items, including customs clearance, loading and unloading, confirmation of reception, etc. • Provide support to the FAO/ENPARD programme in the organisation of meetings, and ensure their secretariat (agenda, minutes) • Act as PR requestor for ENPARD IV projects. • Provide support in editing and proofreading documents (ToRs, letters, mission agendas, mission reports, etc.) and punctually translations from English to Georgian and Georgian to English, as needed. • Maintain the projects, records, repository and filing (ToRs, BTORs, final reports, PPTs, etc.) • Support the process of data collection and analysis of field work under ZOHO • Provide ad hoc support to review teams in the assessment of received applications for support packages; including revision of support packages applications from application stage to final payment, follow-up of the applicant’s activities related to food safety capacity building, performance of verification field visits, and provision of technical support to applicants in the implementation of new practices in line with food safety requirements. • Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture or other related field • 1 year of relevant experience in performing administrative tasks • Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Georgian languages • National of Georgia

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Computer literacy with spreadsheets, databases, data and analytical information management, Microsoft • Excellent communication and coordination skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you managed multiple tasks under tight deadlines? The interviewer wants to assess your time management and prioritization skills. Provide examples of how you successfully managed your time and maintained quality under pressure.
How do you approach communication in a team setting? This question evaluates your teamwork and communication ability. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a procurement process you have handled. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe a project where you had to collect and manage data? What tools did you use? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to work with a difficult stakeholder. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: fao.org