National Professional Officer (Administration)

OverviewPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. Staff members in this category are recruited locally and paid according to a local salary scale. Salary scales are reviewed periodically on the basis of comprehensive surveys of the best prevailing conditions of employment in the locality. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment to a lower grade or to make an appointment with a modified job description. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and to residency or visa requirements and security clearances.Conditions of ServiceA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits see the FAO recruitment site. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:elements of family-friendly policiesflexible working arrangementsstandards of conductNote: FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.How to ApplyTo 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. FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).FAO may request to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any information pertinent to 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. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application and you may withdraw consent at any time. If you withdraw, 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 FAOs client support team for further assistance. IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT.Organizational ContextFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. The incumbent may be reassigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.FAO is committed to environmental sustainability and works toward more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems.Organizational SettingFAOs Subregional Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council States and Yemen (SNG) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing strategies addressing subregional priorities. It maintains relations with subregion-wide institutions. The Subregional Office is a subsidiary of FAOs Regional Office for Near East and North Africa (RNE). The position is located in SNG in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Reporting LinesThe National Professional Officer (Administration) reports to the Subregional Coordinator (SRC) for the GCC States and Yemen.Technical FocusProgramme administration and financial management, including accounting and personnel administration.Key ResultsEffective and efficient provision of administrative support to the programme and project activities of the Subregional Office.Key FunctionsPlans, organizes and coordinates the office's administrative services.Provides administrative support in the implementation of FAO collaborative programmes and ensures periodic monitoring of their implementation.Plans and implements procedures, norms and systems in compliance with existing policies for a full range of administration-related processes including personnel.Manages and supervises the administrative team.Reviews and analyses data from FAOs corporate systems and databases.Prepares reports, financial and budgetary estimates for projects; plans and organizes the application, control and accounting of approved budgetary allocations; prepares special reports for budget preparation, audits and other requests.Reviews accounts, processes payments in accordance with established rules and liaises with local banks