National Project Personnel- Junior Operations Assistant – SC4 at Food and Agriculture Organization

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Raise Travel Authorisations requests
• Process Travel Expenses claims
• Process MPESA payments related to workshops and field activities
• Initiate request for staffing actions for the recruitment of project personnel
• Raise travel POs (air tickets)
• Map project expenditures in FPMIS
• Perform other related duties and activities upon instructions received from the supervisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree/Diploma in Economics, Project Management, Development studies or related fields
• 2 years of relevant experience in Agricultural Development, Operations, Project Cycle
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Swahili
• National of Kenya

FAO Core 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
• Extent and relevance of experience in working with an international organization
• Extent and relevance of experience in agriculture related fields
• Familiarity with FAO rules and procedures

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 please contact: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• 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 http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities 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.