Position : Project Operations Specialist

No. of Vacancies: 01 Jobs Responsibility/Description Oversee, coordinate, and provide day-to-day programme implementation support to country programme/project activities in Bangladesh, including preparation of weekly work plans on quarterly basis or as otherwise requested by the FAOR; Coordinate and guide assigned project teams and associated programme support staff to ensure timely delivery of the necessary inputs and timely implementation of activities, consistent with the planned project work plans, detailed field activity plans, and procurement plans; Ensure timely recruitment of, and efficient payment processing for, project team members, including both short-term and long-term national project personnel, consultants, and staff; Ensure timely procurement of materials and services required for implementation of the assigned programme/project; Provide operational support to the implementation emergency projects and programmes, including budgetary management and monitoring expenditures; Supervise and monitor the implementation of efficient financial flow mechanisms and in ensuring timely availability of resources for the smooth implementation of project activities. Oversee development of periodical and activity work plan and associated itemized budget including delivery monitoring of assigned projects; Maintain coordination and communication with respective FAOR Administrative units for timely programme implementation; Formulate correspondence with recipient governments and donors; Participate on behalf of the team leader or project manager in various meetings organized for donor coordination and resource mobilization, as required; Work with the team Leaders/project managers, and other international and national personnel in the preparation of project briefs, concept notes, project proposals, project progress reports, and final project reports for both donors and Government in accordance with FAO procedures, Follow on all actions of budget management, call for funds, review of transaction listings for correctness and taking actions appropriately as well as budget revision and project extension in liaison with the concerned units. Be involved in the entire project cycle management for all assigned projects, ensuring technical clearance is obtained from the relevant technical unit for all project proposals, project documents and technical specifications; Provide operational support and promote capacity development at the country-level and provide support to resource mobilization activities; Perform other related duties as required. Educaional Qualification Advanced University degree in a business administration, business management, public administration, finance and related field. Jobs Experience At least 5 years of related professional experience in field programme operations and management & project cycle. Experience with FAO or other UN Agencies is preferred. Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO Languages: Russian, Spanish, Chinese, French, Arabic (for Consultants)/ Working knowledge of English (for PSAs). Additional Requirements Previous field project management experience Record of successful implementation support to related projects Demonstrated ability to perform under minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to perform under minimal supervision Experience working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams, previous experience working in developing countries in Asia is preferred. Age: NA Other Benefits As per org. policy

Job Location: Dhaka Published On: 26 Feb, 2021	Salary: Negotiable Source: The Daily Prothom-Alo
Application Deadline: 05 Mar, 2021 Deadline Expired Details & Apply Applicant must enclose his/her Photograph with CV
Organization Information Food and Agriculture Organization -FAO

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION -FAO

Position : Project Operations Specialist