National Project Coordination Assistant (2600211)

Job Description

Title: National Project Coordination Assistant (2600211)

Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

Organizational Unit: FABGD

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Bangladesh-Dhaka

Duration: Six months with possibility of extension

Post Number: N/A

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• 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’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

• The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Bangladesh has been working since 1973 to transform the country’s food and agricultural sectors. The bulk of FAO’s Trust Funds to support member countries, including Bangladesh, fall under the Government Cooperative Programme (GCP) Fund and the Unilateral Trust Funds (UTF) categories. The latter is a funding modality that allows developing countries to benefit from FAO’s technical expertise, which is fully funded by themselves, either from national resources or from the proceeds of loans, credits and grants made available by international finance institutions or bilateral donors.

• FAO has recently entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) of the Government of Bangladesh, represented by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), for the provision of technical assistance in implementing the Program on Agricultural and Rural Transformation for Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience in Bangladesh (PARTNER), jointly financed by the World Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). PARTNER, the initial mobilization effort of which was complemented by FAO’s Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative during investment design, as well as the South-South Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Initiative, which explored the scope of providing technical support to the program, has been working to promote diversification, food safety, entrepreneurship, and climate resilience in Bangladesh’s agri-food systems.

• The National Project Coordination Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of activities to support the delivery of technical assistance, planning and budget activities, including day-to-day administrative and operational assistance, and facilitating timely communication among the project’s stakeholders. The position is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Reporting Lines

• The National Project Coordination Assistant is SC-6 level position. The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Bangladesh and the direct supervision of the National Senior Precision Agriculture and Technical Advisor. The incumbent will also receive guidance from the National Crop Advisory and Training Expert, as well as personnel within and beyond the project, and the Programme Unit of the FAO Representation in Bangladesh.

Technical Focus

• The position focuses on providing operational, financial, administrative, and technical support for the effective implementation of the technical assistance project. The incumbent will be responsible for handling day-to-day administrative activities, assisting in coordination, logistics, and field operations, ensuring accurate coordination and processing of procurement, financial transactions, vendor management, and budget monitoring in line with FAO rules, and assisting with the monitoring and evaluation of project activities, while maintaining up-to-date project records and documentation utilizing FAO’s corporate systems and tools. Strong liaison with stakeholders and government agencies is also essential to facilitate smooth project delivery and reporting.

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