ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

Organizational Setting

FAO’s Subregional Office for North Africa (SNE) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing subregional food, agriculture and rural development priorities.

It develops and maintains relations with subregion-wide institutions including Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Subregional Office for North Africa (SNE) is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE).

This position is located in the FAO Subregional Office for North Africa in Algiers, Algeria.

Main Purpose

The Programme Assistant performs a wide range of routine administrative and financial functions in support of the delivery of the organizational unit’s programme and projects.

Supervision Received/Exercised

The Programme Assistant reports to the Secretary of the Commission for the Control of the Desert Locust in the Western Region (CLCPRO).

He/she acts independently in routine matters.

Supervision received is focused on the quality of the work performed and provides for on-the-job learning.

Working Relationships

The Programme Assistant interacts with a wide variety of colleagues within the work unit and with immediate clients within the Organization, providing routine administrative and financial services.

Key Functions/Results

•    Collect and compile data on programme and or project activities to support reporting and delivery.
•    Initiate and follow up on administrative and financial actions related to staff management, affiliate workforce support, travel, payments, etc.
•    Review and prepare routine documentation and correspondence related to assigned procurement actions
•    Provide information on programme and/or project expenditures and status of programme and /or project budget.
•    Process, format and proof-read reports, documents, publications and correspondence related to the work of the unit from draft texts.
•    Review and direct correspondence, calls and queries to appropriate contacts; provide for background information; respond to routine enquiries.
•    Make arrangements for meetings, seminars and events: implement logistics, prepare correspondence, compile and distribute documents, make administrative arrangements.
•    Perform other duties as required.

Impact of Work

The incumbent’s work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the immediate work unit’s programme.

 
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
 
 

Minimum Requirements

Education: Secondary School Education.
Experience: Three years of relevant experience in financial and/or administrative support work.
Languages: Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of French and Arabic.
IT Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.

Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit, and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application.

“Commuting distance” means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.

Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building effective relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical Skills

•    Good knowledge of corporate information systems.
•    Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations.
•    Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

•    Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English.