Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the Sub-Regional Coordinator, and direct supervision of the Administrative Officer at SFW, the GEF Projects Administration Specialist will work closely with the technical team of GEF projects (mainly LTOs and country / subregional Project Managers / Focal Points).
Technical Focus
Deal with administrative issues of GEF and GCF multi-country projects, including logistics, travel, meetings organisation, and support the projects procurement at country level for a timely and quality delivery of the projects.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Assist the Administrative Officer in the overall management of the travel arrangements for GEF projects
- Provide support to the implementation of GEF projects especially for travel planning, implementation and monitoring related activities
- Handle day-to-day operational aspects of Travel in accordance with FAO Rules and procedures for GEF projects also through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) formulation, implementation, review and evaluation phase
- Liaise between GEF technical officers and procurement units to ensure timely delivery of assistance to travel related issues, following project workplans, budget availability
- Oversee travel arrangements of all deployed project staff and consultants for all GEF related projects
- Coordinate the preparation of supporting documentation for HR, Travel as well as the submission of clearances and waivers when needed for all GEF related projects
- Contribute to support capacity development of FAO Staff, when required, at sub-regional and country-level, including attending appropriate meetings and training at sub-regional, regional and Headquarters level related to Travel
- Ensure preparedness of the SFW offices to scale up following emerging needs or emergencies related to Travel (flights changes and cancellation over the weekend, etc.),
- Maintain and update key information / needs information and response, information systems and databases, as applicable.
- Perform other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
University degree related to business or public Administration, project management, economics, accounting or a related field.At least 3 years of relevant experience in travel, financial management, human resources, procurement, administration and planning.Working knowledge of both English and French is essential.FAO Core Competencies
Results FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementSelection Criteria
Knowledge of GEF and GCF projects cycleExperience working in the countries of the Sub-RegionPlease 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 any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU / UNESCO listPlease 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 atFor more information, visit the FAO employment websiteAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.