UNDP Jobs - 5999- Programme Clerk (Fixed Term) (NATIONAL)

Programme Clerk (Fixed Term) (NATIONAL)

Location :

FAO Representation Office in Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

100 Series

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

19-Aug-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

GS4

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

THIS IS NOT UNDP POST. PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW.

Under overall supervision of the FAO Representative and direct guidance of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), the Programme Clerk (G-4) provides operational supports for FAO’s programmes and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

More specifically, he/she performs the following duties:

Collect and prepare background information in the areas of FAO’s activities in the country (agriculture, forestry, fisheries) and package the information in appropriate format;
Analyze and summarize data from various sources, including FAO corporate systems, such as COIN and FPMIS,
Datawarehouse, FAS, country databases, and file and update records for subsequent use;
Participate in project monitoring by utilizing control tools on the status of projects at various stages; review inputs, expenditures and time frames according to work plans; make necessary abstracts;
Assist in the preparation of Quarterly Project Implementation Report (QPIR) and any other periodic and ad hoc project reports;
Prepare correspondence on project operational matters, as required.
Carry out other specific operational tasks for programme/project implementation as requested.

Competencies

Demonstrate commitment to FAO’s mission, vision and values;
Ability to perform clerical and administrative (personnel/transport) matters in support to daily operational activities of the programme;
Effective organizational skills and ability to handle volume of work in an efficient and timely manner;
Good planning and coordination skills;
Ability to produce high quality work under pressure and meet all deadlines set;
Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel programs;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity; and
Has the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Required Skills and Experience

Secondary school education with working Level-C English proficiency;
Four years of clerical and/or project management experience; Good computer application skills; Independent and efficient work approach; Cooperative spirit in an international environment.

Application procedure:

Submit your CV to FAO Representative in Indonesia by 19 August 2008 via email (FAO-ID@fao.org)
Office of the FAO Representation in Indonesia
Menara Thamrin, 7th Floor, Jalan M.H. Thamrin Kav. 3, Jakarta 10250

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY