Career [2024] at FAO for Programme Assistant, Deadline: Oct 03

If you're seeking a stable and rewarding career with ample growth opportunities in the development sector, consider applying for the recently advertised UN Jobs in Bangladesh by International Jobs in Bangladesh. FAO is looking for dynamic and promising individuals for the Programme Assistant's immediate appointment to the position on a contractual basis. Applications are invited from Bangladeshi nationals.

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Programme Assistant FAO Overview

Job Posting: 18/Sep/2024

Closure Date: 03/Oct/2024, 3:59:00 AM

Organizational Unit: FABGD - FAO Representation in Bangladesh Job Field

Category: Agriculture Owners

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Primary Location: Bangladesh-Coxs Bazaar

Duration: 4 months (extendable up to 12 months based on performance review and availability of funds)

FAO Job Cox's Bazar 2024

FAO Bangladesh established the Cox’s Bazar program and field office in 2017, after the influx of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. The field office implements projects under two workstreams, namely food security and livelihood and natural resource management, in support of both Bangladeshi host and Rohingya refugee populations in the Cox’s Bazar subdistricts of Cox’s Bazar Sadar, Ramu, Teknaf, and Ukhiya. FAO Cox’s Bazar works with government partners, other UN organizations, and development partners and is an active stakeholder in intersection programming and interventions.

Programme Assistant FAO Description

The Programme Assistant under SC-4 will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of project activities related to Natural Resource Management (NRM), conducting quality assurance checks on implementing partners and service providers, and supporting program and project work planning. S/he will ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities and provide day-to-day programmatic support the NRM team. S/He will ensure the mainstreaming of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles, donor compliance, visibility, disaster mainstreaming, gender, and other cross-cutting issues.

FAO Vacancy (2024): Programme Assistant Duties 

• Develop and track program and project annual and monthly work plans

• To monitor field activities and performance of implementing partners; — and analyze field data

• Facilitate and support in distribution of inputs to project beneficiaries

• Work with government and parastatal bodies, as well as the private sector in market development and building networks between farmers, collection centers, and markets.

• Be sure to follow the coordination and consult with Stakeholder meetings •:

- Work to develop beneficiary training curricula, modules, and materials

• Promote the integration and mainstreaming of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles and crosscutting themes (gender equity, protection) within programming planning, activities implementation.

• Work closely with the MEAL team to facilitate project site assessment

• In conjunction with the Operations

FAO Vacancy (2024): Programme Assistant Requirements 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resource management, watershed management, international development, or related discipline. Postgraduate degree preferred but not required

• Minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in natural resources, biodiversity, or environmental management, forestry, or climate change

• Working knowledge of English and fluency in Bangla

• Bangladeshi national

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Experience working on nature-based solutions for biological land and slope stabilization, reforestation, and agroforestry

•    Experience in program and/or project planning, implementation, quality assurance and reporting

•    Proven track record of successful teamwork, good presentation/facilitation skills 

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required

•    Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision

•    Self-motivation, willingness to learn and strong work ethic in a multi-disciplinary team environment. 

•    Previous experience with the United Nations or other international development organizations preferred but not required

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus

•    Teamwork

•    Communication

•    Building Effective Relationships

•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

   

How To Apply for FAO Job in Bangladesh 

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, and complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills

• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information that may be pertinent to the employment qualifications

• Incomplete applications will not be considered

• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case, FAO will no longer be able to consider your application

• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered

• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile

•  We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

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