Project Assistant

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

FAO UZB is responsible for partnership with and support to the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, bringing together technical assistance innovative, international best practices and global normative work standards with national and regional expertise.

Reporting Lines

The Project Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Senior animal production health officer.

Technical Focus

Provide support to the project team on day-to-day coordination/implementation of the project in accordance with the annual work plan.

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Senior animal production health officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities\:

• Provide support to the project team on day-to-day coordination/implementation of the project in accordance with the annual work plan;
• Support the International Team Leader and the National Project Coordinator in organization of meetings, trainings, workshops, webinars and other activities related to the project.
• Support the project in preparing procurement processes before being sent forward to SEC PU.
• Ensure that all supporting documents and information required to justify payment, including receipts, invoices, banking vouchers, etc., are complete before being sent to SEC for further processing.
• Support the project in work plan, timeline and expenditure planning and monitoring.
• Support all necessary local arrangements and logistics for the successful implementation of project activities in accordance with the agreed work plan and schedule, including travel arrangements for employees and consultants in the project.
• Provide support to the preparation of progress reports, back-to-office reports after missions and end of assignment report.
• Ensure the accurate recording of all project data relevant for operational and results-based monitoring.
• Provide other related support as required.
• Participate in field missions as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in business administration, public management, finance or discipline relevant to the mandate of the Organization
• 5 years of experience in programme/project implementation relevant to the mandate of the Organization
• Working knowledge of English and Russian
• National of Uzbekistan or resident of the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Knowledge of United Nations/FAO’s operational guidelines and project / programme management procedures is an asset.
• Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Exchange)
• Working knowledge of Uzbek is an asset
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Extent and relevance of experience in project/programme formulation
• Extent and relevance of experience in results monitoring and reporting
• Familiarity with integrated water resource management principals in particular in agriculture.

Please note that all candidates should 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 meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact\: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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