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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 2053-RNE Deadline for Application: 22 August 2008 Position Title: Senior Administrative Officer Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt Grade Level: P-5 Duration: Fixed Term: 3 years CCOG Code: 1A Organizational Unit: Administrative Support Unit, Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa, RNE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the ADG/Regional Representative and the functional guidance of AFDS, the incumbent supervises and coordinates the operation of the Unit providing a full range of administrative, information technology, budget, programming and planning and financial services in support of FAO’s regular and other programmes carried out in the region. Specifically, to: • advise the ADG/RR in the preparation/formulation of FAO’s regional programme of work and budget and that these are in line with RNE work plans and in compliance with the approved Programme of Work; • advise the ADG/RR in the general administration and smooth functioning of the Regional Office as well as provide advice on a full range of management and administrative matters with an emphasis on the effective planning and utilization of human and financial resources; • provide guidance, performance evaluation and supervision to all staff • monitor availability of funds for RP programme and field projects; oversee preparation, monitoring and revision of Regional Office budget; ensure that financial commitments, expenditures and periodic budgetary reports are controlled and in line within established limits; • identify operational, administrative and other constraints which may affect programme implementation and propose solutions to improve quality, timeliness, cost effectiveness; • ensure the maintenance of a reliable IT infrastructure and strategy for the Regional Office; • support the organization of the Regional Conference, World Food Day celebrations, and other important meetings, • liaise with HQ units to resolve complex issues and with the Internal and External Auditors; prepare management replies to audit observations and queries, liaise with other UN agencies in Cairo on common services and participate in UN meetings; • ensure the maintenance of the office premises and space requirements. Ensure that premises have adequate security and are MOSS and E-MOSS compliant; • provide advice and administrative support to the Sub-Regional Office, FAO Country and Liaison offices in the Region; • perform other related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Candidates should meet the following: • Advanced University degree in a field covered by the programme of the Organization, in business or public administration or a related field • Ten years of relevant experience with FAO including at least five years experience in the field of administration and management • Working knowledge of English Send your application to: V.A 2053-RNE
ADG/Regional Representative, RNE
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY E-mail:
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Details available at: http://www.fao.org/VA/vac_en.htm
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