Programme Assistant
Quick answer
The Programme Assistant at FAO will provide technical and operational support for project implementation, including preparing programme documents and reports, compiling and analyzing data, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role involves assisting in project coordination, organizing meetings, managing correspondence, and supporting monitoring activities. (Nepal, International) (Not specified)
- Role
- Programme Assistant
- Organization
- FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location
- Nepal, International
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Programme Assistant at FAO will provide technical and operational support for project implementation, including preparing programme documents and reports, compiling and analyzing data, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role involves assisting in project coordination, organizing meetings, managing correspondence, and supporting monitoring activities.
What you'll do
- Assist in the preparation of project proposals/documents, project briefs, project progress/final reports, background papers, sections of reports and studies.
- Collect and compile data on programme/project activities to support reporting on programme/project delivery.
- Process, format and proof-read reports, documents, publications, and correspondence related to the work of the Country office from draft texts.
- Assist in the organization of policy dialogues, workshops and consultation meetings and preparation for project periodic reviews, field monitoring and supervision missions in close consultation with programme team, government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders.
- Make arrangements for meetings, seminars and events: implement logistics, prepare meeting minutes, correspondences, compile and distribute documents, support in administrative arrangements.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies or other related fields
- At least five years of relevant experience post degree in supporting programme, project operations preferably with UN agencies, I/NGOs or donor funded government projects
- Working knowledge of English and Nepali
- National of Nepal or resident of the country with a valid work permit
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Communication, writing and presentation skills in English and Nepali
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nepal, with international assignments.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related fields, at least five years of relevant experience, working knowledge of English and Nepali, and national of Nepal or resident with a valid work permit.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile and submit the application well before the deadline.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the job may involve both in-office and field work.
How to apply
Apply directly on FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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