FAO Operations Specialist Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
FAO Zambia programme looking for “Operations Specialist”.
Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before 08th November, 2023.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO Operations Specialist Jobs 2023
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 26th October, 2023 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Operations Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | Operations Specialist |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | At least Five (05) years |
| Application Deadline | 08th November, 2023 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2023
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Act as a focal point for all project operational matters, organize and handle the day-to-day operational activities of the field programme and take action in consultation with supervisors on any issues which arise during the execution period.
- Prepare project task force meetings and provide secretariat support.
- Ensure the timely provision of project inputs (personnel, technical support services, sub-contracts, training, equipment and supplies) directly by the Organization or, when appropriate, through contractors and in liaison with other support units.
- Retrieve, enter, select and analyse data from a wide variety of sources, including FAO’s corporate systems and data bases; verify accuracy of data documents; make necessary calculations.
- Monitor the receipt of Government contributions and the transfer of ownership of the Organization’s equipment.
- Support the streamlining of procedures and practices and the introduction of new information technologies to the office/project.
- Participate in the preparation of project work plans, monitor progress and identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints.
- Support and facilitate the organisation of workshops and conferences related to the FACE Project.
- Review and monitor the project budget, prepare requests and revisions as required, maintain and monitor budget expenditures and resources, reviews project transaction listings with a view to identify errors in accounting against budget lines.
- Monitor the implementation of Letters of Agreement and assure the quality of submitted reports assist in certifying the compliance for subsequent disbursements of instalments.
- Contribute to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including proposals for agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
- Prepare and submit the Project Implementation Reports and any other reports required by the Organization.
- Ensure the completeness and quality of data and documentation in the FAO corporate systems (e.g., GRMS, FPMIS), for all assigned operational field projects and activities.
- Prepare analytical reports on project performances as required.
- Coordinate action concerning the completion of field projects and arrange for timely and adequate reporting, including identification of project follow-up requirements.
- Contribute to the formulation of project proposals according to FAO’s procedures and prepare project documents for technical clearance and final approval under different funding arrangements.
- Perform other duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- Operations Specialist
- Job Posting: 24/Oct/2023
- Closure Date: 08/Nov/2023, 4:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRZAM
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Zambia-Lusaka
- Duration: 12 months
- Post Number: N/A
Minimum Requirements:
- University Degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Supply Chain Management or any other related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
- Working knowledge of the English language
- National of Zambia.
How to Apply FAO Operations Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2303249
The Closing Date: 08th November, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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