Overview
Support the development, review, and outreach of project cycle and programme management policies and procedures within FAO.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and/or update of project and programme monitoring and management policies, procedures, templates, systems and tools.
- Contribute to the development of operational guidelines on project and programme management aspects.
- Support Project Task Forces (PTFs) in project cycle related aspects.
- Carry out research on selected aspects of projects, programmes, operations and other activities.
- Perform data analysis and support corporate monitoring efforts on project operational and appraisal requirements.
- Support the operational clearance and closure of FAO projects.
- Support the work of the Programme and Project Review Committee (PPRC) secretariat.
- Contribute to outreach efforts for the effective communication of Project Cycle changes and good project management practices.
- Contribute with training and capacity development activities related to the project cycle and project management.
- Maintain data related to PSS workflows and keep accurate archive of documents.
Required Experience
- At least three years of relevant experience in project management, results-based management, outreach and capacity development, project operations or project monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
- Work experience in development or humanitarian project implementation in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in development studies, political science, business or public administration, public policy, economics, or another field relevant to the work of the Organisation. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
