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About the Organisation
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency with a global mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, enhance the standard of living in rural populations, and contribute to global economic growth. FAO's central goal is to achieve food security for all, ensuring that people have regular access to sufficient high-quality food to lead active and healthy lives.
Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) jobs at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
FAO and Uganda have a long history of cooperation. The Organization’s technical assistance in the country began as early as 1959 in the areas of aquaculture development and livestock disease control. Cooperation has increased since the opening of FAO’s representation in 1981, with interventions comprising national policy and programme formulation, agricultural and rural development projects, and emergency and rehabilitation assistance. More recently, emphasis has been given to building resilience to the effects of climate change.
FAO’s cooperation with Uganda Government is shaped by the Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2015-2019, jointly developed with the Government and other partners.
The CPF is a joint framework which forms the basis for strategic cooperation over the next five years between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of the Republic of Uganda. The CPF is fully aligned with national and regional development priorities as well as the UN Development Assistance Framework for Uganda.
Over the years, the stature and influence of FAO in Uganda has grown considerably. Currently, the country programme comprises well over 20 projects with a combined budget of close to 80 million USD, which makes FAO one of Uganda’s significant development partners. FAO projects are mainly field-based, addressing on-ground pertinent issues.
Until 2010, FAO’s support programme emphasized emergency and rehabilitation following two decades of insurgency in Northern and North Eastern Uganda. The current CPF however, focuses more on long-term development objectives aimed at revitalizing agricultural production and productivity and spurring economic development for the country.
FAO Uganda therefore falls under the Development Programme. FAO’s development interventions aim to support and build resilient agriculture-based livelihoods. Our interventions focus on crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry and their interaction with the environment, Climate change and building resilience. Further, FAO gives guidance in drafting effective legislation and creating national strategies to achieve transformational development and alleviate hunger.
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Deadline:
15 Apr 2025
Job Title
Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) jobs at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Description
The Assistant FAO Representative (Administration) will be responsible for organizing and coordinating administrative services for the FAO Representation. Key tasks include providing administrative support for FAO collaborative programs, planning and implementing procedures and systems in compliance with organizational policies, and supervising the administrative team. The role also involves reviewing and analyzing data, preparing reports, budget estimates, and financial documentation for projects, and managing accounts and payments according to established rules. The Assistant FAO Representative will also oversee financial and administrative correspondence and filing systems, ensure compliance with security guidelines, and manage procurement and customs clearances for programs and projects.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Plan, organize, and coordinate the office’s administrative services.
Provide administrative support for FAO collaborative programs and ensure periodic monitoring.
Plan and implement administrative processes in compliance with existing policies.
Supervise and manage the administrative team.
Review and analyze data from various sources, including FAO’s corporate systems.
Prepare financial and budgetary estimates for projects and organize budget allocation controls.
Review accounts and process payments in compliance with rules, liaising with local banks and financial institutions.
Oversee the financial and administrative correspondence and filing systems.
Monitor Government contributions and ensure proper procurement and custom clearances.
Ensure compliance with FAO’s security guidelines (MOSS).
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National of the country of assignment.
Advanced university degree in business or public administration.
Three years of relevant experience in office management, administration, accounting, or finance.
Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English.
Competencies:
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills:
Experience in office management and administration, including supervisory experience.
Knowledge of UN or standard operational rules and procedures, particularly in project/programme administrative management.
Familiarity with FAO’s corporate systems or other accounting/financial modules would be an asset.
Strong analytical and judgment skills, with the ability to apply rules and regulations effectively.
