FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: RAP-2045
Deadline For Application: 10 July 2008
Position Title FIELD PROGRAMME OFFICER
Duty Station Bangkok, Thailand
Grade Level P-4
Duration FT 12 months (with possibility of extension)
CCOG Code: 1A11
Organizational Unit REGIONAL OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (RAP)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall managerial and administrative leadership of the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, RAP, the overall guidance of the Chief, Field Programme Monitoring and Coordination Service (TCOM), and the direct supervision of the Senior Field Programme Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the management and day-to-day operation of complete project cycles, from inception to closure, for selected projects operated by the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, RAP, for providing support in the same areas for selected projects operated by other budget holders in the region and contribute to field programme development in the region. In particular, he/she will :

  • assume budget holder responsibilities, establish project task forces and ensure timely provision of inputs, personnel, equipment and supplies for field projects, including preparing initial and regular budget revisions and providing overall technical, administrative and operational support for both technical units, country offices and other operational units in the region;
  • ensure timely submission of regular project progress and implementation reports, including identification of project follow-up requirements; undertake operational backstopping missions, and liaise with donors and government authorities;
  • provide support to the overall field programme ensuring timely, full data and information entry into the Field Programme Management Information System (FPMIS) of operational and pipeline projects;
  • contribute to the preparation of delivery estimates for the projects and programmes in the region;
  • contribute to the monitoring of field programme implementation in the region, including the pipeline of related field projects in close collaboration with the Policy Assistance Branch and other units in the Regional Office, HQ and at the country level;
  • advise responsible offices on major issues affecting the operation of specific projects, with particular emphasis on large-scale and GEF-funded projects, and any other projects identified as having high risk profiles;
  • organize, promote and conduct training to budget holders and technical officers in the region on operational procedures and matters;
  • contribute to the preparation of National Medium-Term Priority Frameworks (NMTPFs);
  • participate in and contribute to project formulation and preparation, including appraisal and operational clearance of project documents, preparation of budgets and active member of project task forces as well as of project and programme formulation missions, as appropriate;
  • perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • University degree in agriculture or a subject directly related to the field work of the Organization;
  • Seven years of relevant experience in planning and operating development cooperation programmes in developing countries;
  • Working knowledge of English (level C);

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Relevance and level of academic qualifications and language abilities;
  • Extent and relevance of experience in the management/operation of small-, medium- and/or large-scale projects at country and regional levels, including knowledge of related administrative, operational and financial procedures;
  • Extent and relevance of experience and skills in project identification, programme and project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation;
  • Knowledge of field programme issues in the Asia and Pacific region;
  • Depth knowledge of global issues, trends and constraints, related to the reduction of hunger and poverty;
  • Quality of communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Knowledge of other languages spoken in the Asia and Pacific region is an asset.
  • Ability to write succinct analytical reports.

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

REMUNERATION

Level P-4 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 91,173 US$ 114,315 (without dependants) and from US$ 97,907 to US$ 123,467 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2045-RAP
Chief, TCOM, TCO Division
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 57056291
E-mail: VA-2045-RAP-TCO@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

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  Post Number: C/0249955