Operations Specialist

Supports FAO's Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa in coordinating and monitoring project-cycle operations. The role prepares operational documentation and reports, tracks implementation, risk and audit follow-up, maintains monitoring systems, and connects technical units, administrative services, country offices and partners to strengthen compliant programme delivery.

• Support day-to-day RNE project operations throughout the project cycle
• Prepare and process operational documentation, implementation plans and records
• Monitor operational processes, risks and audit-recommendation follow-up
• Prepare reports, briefs, presentations and operational documentation
• Compile and analyse information for decision-making and reporting
• Coordinate technical units, administrative services and stakeholders on operational compliance
• Maintain monitoring tools, databases and information systems
• Support meetings, workshops, missions and correspondence with partners

• Advanced university degree in business administration, economics, international development, agriculture, project management, public administration, international relations or a related discipline; a bachelor's degree requires two additional years of relevant experience
• At least one year of relevant experience in programme or project management, operations, coordination or related areas
• Working knowledge of English

• Experience with United Nations system or international organizations
• Knowledge of FAO programme management procedures and systems

• Project Cycle Management
• Operational Coordination
• Operational Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Risk Management
• Implementation Monitoring
• Operational Reporting
• Information Analysis
• Stakeholder Coordination

• Office Software

• Apply through the FAO recruitment portal with a completed online profile and letter of motivation
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances