Somalia: Operations Officer FAO/44/2013

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia under the direct supervision of the Agriculture Sector Coordinator, FAO Somalia, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day quality assurance function of the Letter of Agreements (LoA) to be signed with Eligible Service Providers. He/she will, in particular:

• Act as focal point for all project operational matters and for the day-to-day running of the projects;

• Contribute to the preparation and/or assessment of new project as may be requested;

• Review programme and project proposals for the purpose of operational clearance, with a view to assessing their operational feasibility;

• Monitor and review the status of the programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identify inconsistencies and delays and submit proposal to the Head/Programme Manager on how to improve results and increase efficiency;

• Plan scheduling of and prepare documentation for project task force meetings as required and ensure the secretariat of such meetings:

• 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 by liaising with the Support Units;

• Coordinate the preparation of project work plans, monitor progress and, where necessary, identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;

• Perform project budget management and prepare FBAs requests and revisions as required; maintain alerted Programme coordinator/Unit Manager about budget expenditures and resources;

• Coordinate timely preparation and submission of the Quarterly Project Implementation Reports and any other reports required by the Organization;

• Ensure the complete and quality of data and documentation, including in the FAO corporate and local systems (BMS, FPMIS, DW, etc) for all assigned operational field projects/activities;

• Ensure preparation of data and analytical reports on project performances, as required;

• Coordinate action concerning the completion/closure of field projects and arrange for timely and adequate reporting, including identification of project follow- up requirements;

• Perform other related duties as required.

Min Qualification:

"Advanced University degree in agriculture, economics, Social Sciences, international relations or other field related to the work of the Organization.

Min Experience:

"Five years of relevant experience in emergency and/or development operations, programme implementation, monitoring and reporting in developing and/or disaster-stricken countries. Working knowledge of English."

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org The subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific Vacancy Announcement Number for each position as indicated i.e. CONFIDENTIAL– FAO/44/2013

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the same way and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by Friday, May 17th 2013. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

All positions are open to Somali Nationals ONLY.