Organizational Setting The FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems.
Working in over countries, the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members.
It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector and farmers, research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment.
The Centre's four main areas of work include support to strategic investment planning and policy, public investment, private investment, and innovative finance.
These are complemented by the innovation - knowledge for investment and capacity development for investment programmes that serve to share knowledge, learn and build capacities at country level.
For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre, its activities, partners and the organizational structure please visit the following link.
The position is located in the Office of the Director (CFID) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
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 Programme Officer in CFID with the overall guidance of the Director, CFI.
The incumbent 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 (proficiency - level C) of English.
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 valid visa to work or a valid 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 • Team Work • 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 • Good knowledge of corporate financial rules for general funds and trust funds.




• Good experience in supporting budget monitoring and reporting.
• Familiarity with corporate procedures covering staff and affiliate workforce.
• Familiarity with journal vouchers and accounting adjustments.
• Familiarity with Letters of Agreements (LoAs) and other FAO administrative matters _______________________________________________________________________________________ FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency _______________________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION •FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) •Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The list can be accessed at • The length of the appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to extension of appointments • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
•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 valid visa to work or valid 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.
•No international benefits will be payable as selected candidates are recruited locally and paid in the local currency of the office location • For additional information visit the FAO employment website: style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> REMUNERATION A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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