National Operations Specialist
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FAO Nigeria is hiring a National Operations Specialist based in Kano to support programme and project operations, including the SURAGGWA project. The role involves coordinating data, budgets, agreements, and government liaison to strengthen resilience and food-security activities. Candidates need an MBA/MSc/MA and around 3 years of relevant experience.
- Full-time role with FAO Nigeria in Kano
- Focus on operations, budgeting, and project cycle support
- Involves SURAGGWA resilience project implementation
- Requires MBA/MSc/MA and about 3 years experience
- Finance / Accounting / Audit job field
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Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts - to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. Our three main goals are: the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; the elimination of poverty and the driving forward of economic and social progress for all; and, the sust... Read more about this company National Operations Specialist Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA Experience: 3 years Location Kano Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit Tasks And Responsibilities: Liaise and assist government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO's activities in the country and with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at inter-agency meetings as required. Promote the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization's mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities, including development and maintenance of communication tools (such as website, press releases and publications) and support to implementation of FAO's regulatory framework (Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides, etc.) in the country. Coordinate the collection, consolidation and maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries, including information on external aid in FAO's corporate systems, and monitors changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector. Participate in producing technical, economic and policy studies, as required, and developing country level development frameworks, such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF)'and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). Participate in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals and monitors and reviews the status of programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identifies inconsistencies and delays and, when necessary, proposes corrective measures to overcome operational constraints. Brief, train and supervise junior staff; ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements: as well as accuracy and diligence of the work provided. Specifically, The Incumbent Will Monitor project activities and ensure adherence to FAO country programme budget and conformance with UN standards and regulations. Develop and aid strategic planning and implementation of the SURAGGWA project to strengthen the resilience of the people of coern in Nigeria Retrieve, enter, select and analyse data from a wide variety of sources, including FAO’s corporate systems and data bases; verify accuracy of data documents; make necessary calculations. Assist to organize and handle day-to-day operational activities of the SURAGGWA and FAO Nigeria. This entails providing support in all aspects of project cycle management, i.e. project identification, formulation, appraisal and approval, implementation and monitoring, reporting and closure Monitor budgets, support field budget authorization preparation, reconcile expenditures and other data and assist in the preparation of reports. Examine and process a variety of payments/reimbursements/disbursements of various payments. Assist in preparing Letter of Agreements (LoAs) and subsequent financial monitoring and payments processing of the LoAs. Participate in country missions as necessary and provide technical assistance in monitoring/impact assessment. Liaise with Government (at national and sub-national level) and other relevant partners to map gaps in national policies relating to fisheries and aquaculture. Prepare technical content for working papers, advocacy materials, web pages, articles, invitation letters and information material for technical networks, workshops, conferences and other outreach events; present on FAO work as required. In collaboration with technical experts, develop/update quantitative and qualitative tools and resources required to implement strategy at country level. Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by FAO. Undertake any other actions related to the project as requested by FAO CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements: Advanced university degree in finance, economics, accounting or any other field related to the work of the Organization. Three years of relevant experience: in agricultural development and/or project implementation in an area of FAO's activities in the country. Working knowledge (level C) English and Hausa. National of Nigeria 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, particularly in field positions. Extent and relevance of experience: in programme/project development and management. Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme, operational guidelines and project/programme management procedures, preferably' those adopted by the United Nations or FAO. Extent and relevance of' experience: in the field of policy analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development. Extent and relevance of' experience: in the collection of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries. Extent and relevance of experience: in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals as well as programme/project implementation, monitoring and review. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Food and Agriculture Organization Of the United Nations on jobs.fao.org to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.