National Project Assistant

Organizational Setting

The main aim of FAO Country Office, headed by an 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. FAO Kyrgyzstan assists the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic to develop policies, programmes and projects to address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition, to develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. FAO participates in the development and implementation of field projects in the sectors of food security, agriculture and rural development. This requires the integration within the broader framework of sustainable food and agriculture that aims at increasing production and productivity, addressing climate change, and managing natural resources; and enhance rural livelihoods.

In this context, the FAO is implementing in collaboration with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, the GCF- funded project “****Carbon Sequestration through Climate Investment in Forests and Rangelands (CS-FOR)” (GCP/KYR/020/GCF). Project activities are aligned to the immediate needs, as well as longer term development challenges associated with Agenda 2030 and beyond. The project objective is to increase carbon sequestration through supporting climate investments in forests and rangelands and through reducing drivers of degradation and emissions via institutional support, participatory ecosystem-based sustainable management of natural resources and green growth investments. This assignment will contribute to project objective, such as to contribute to the development of a low carbon-emission and climate-resilient economy, while capitalizing important co-benefits from adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

Reporting Lines

The National Project Assistant provides support to the project under the general supervision of the FAO Representative for Kyrgyzstan and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic and National Project Coordinator.

Technical Focus

Project operational and administrative support.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of logistics, materials, and resources for workshops and training sessions.
• Assists the Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) and National Project Coordinator (NPC) in managing administrative and financial matters and ensure that all information is accurate.
• Provides logistical support to the CTA and NPC and project consultants in conducting different project activities (training workshops, stakeholder consultations, arrangements of field visits, etc.).
• Assists in organizing control of budget expenditures by preparing payment documents and compiling financial reports in accordance with FAO and GCF procedures.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating the procurement of services and goods under the project in accordance with FAO procedures.
• Performs all administrative and accounting duties, following FAO standard procedures and GCF requirements
• Maintains receipts and invoices of all expenditures incurred and submit copies, together with the expenditure report to the BH;
• Assists in the arrangements for internal travel of project staff as required.
• Assists in the timely implementation of procurement plan and contracts according to FAO procedures.
• Provides administrative and logistical support for field missions.
• Assists in editing various versions of the documents and reports.
• Performs any other duties to ensure successful implementation of the project activities.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• A university degree in business administration, management planning or related fields;
• At least five years of experience in project/programme support, financial and administrative assistance to projects.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English, Russian and Kyrgyz is an asset
• National of the Kyrgyz Republic.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/ Functional skills

• Excellent communication and inter-personnel skills.
• Proven leadership skills, demonstrated ability to promote new approaches and new practices.
• Knowledge on UN system is an asset.
• Experience in programme/project matters with international organizations would be desirable.

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: [email protected]
• 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.