Project Assistant (Sustainable Aquaculture Project)

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About the Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 members - 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Support project team in managing financial aspects of project activities, including assistance in budget preparation/revisions/review, financial reporting, processing invoices, managing petty cash, and supporting procurement processes.
• Provide organizational, operational, and logistical support to the project team, including the organization of project activities, meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
• Assist the project team in preparing different progress, monitoring and financial reports in the prescribed formats in a timely manner.
• Facilitate FAO communication and coordination with government counterparts, project stakeholders, and help the FAO Country Office for smooth implementation of project activities, including stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Support the Operational Partner Implementation Modality (OPIM) process for the project by assisting in assessments, ensuring compliance with requirements and deadlines.
• Liaise with the Administrative and Programme Unit of the FAO Country Office to address project concerns such as financial control, travel logistics, and operational backstopping
• Handle administrative tasks on behalf of FAO, such as documentation, maintaining records, scheduling meetings, drafting Minutes of meetings, managing correspondence, and preparing presentation materials, and reports.
• Carry out any other relevant duties within technical competence as requested by FAOR. 

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in natural sciences (biology/biodiversity)
• One year of relevant experience in assisting project/programme management including financial aspects in international or development agencies
• Working knowledge of English
• Indian National

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Good writing skill in English
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Good computer skills including wise use of AI tools
• Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
• Very good typing skills.
• Ability to organize work systematically, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in accounting procedures and managing budgets
• Ability to structure and convey information in an appropriate and timely format and ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Good knowledge of office communication and documentation standards

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