Organizational Setting

FAO country offices, headed by an FAO Representative, are assisting governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Reporting Lines

Staff members deployed for surge support report to the FAO Representative.

Technical Focus

Collection and analysis of financial information to support the delivery of various financial services/activities.

Key Results

Financial services and related assistance in accordance with internal policies, UN financial guidelines and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Key Functions

•    Collects and analyzes financial information for inclusion in statutory and/or management reports, financial statements, and/or reports to donors as well as specific reports for Governing Bodies, donors and other partners.
•    Contributes to updating financial policies and related tools, systems, technologies and related procedures.
•    Exchanges and/or provides information to banks, other financial institutions, donors and partners and provides information/clarification to auditors.
•    Participates in the development of training and related training materials and promotes best practices and capacity development in collaboration with the Business Process Owners in HQ.
•    Participates on Country Office teams, leads working groups and/or collaborates with other groups within the office on short-term assignment.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Experience in finance, accounting and/or business analysis;

Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable;
•    Experience in humanitarian contexts is desirable.