Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced a full time opening for the role of Programme Assistant (Operations) in Mogadishu. Candidates should bring 4 - 5 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Programme Affairs sector. Applications are open until May, 09. Don't miss this opportunity.
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Programme Assistant (Operations)
Job Posting
:
24/Apr/2026
Closure Date
:
09/May/2026, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit
:
FRSOM
Job Type
:
Staff position
Type of Requisition
:
General Service
Grade Level
:
G-5
Primary
Location
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Somalia-Mogadiscio
Duration
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Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number
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2011046
CCOG Code
:
2102b
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Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located.
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for
better production
,
better nutrition
,
a better environment,
and
a better life
, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
The position is located in the FAO Representation in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Main Purpose
The Programme Assistant (Operations) is responsible for the coordination of specialized and complex processes and activities in support of the delivery of the Office's work programme, planning and budgeting activities. He/she provides procedural guidance to managers and staff in the Office.
Supervision Received/Exercised
The Programme Assistant (Operations) works under the general supervision of one or more professional staff and receives guidance from the Senior Programme Officer (Operations).
The incumbent operates independently and takes decisions on work priorities. Supervision received is focused on the quality of work outputs. He/she provides guidance and advice to other programme support staff.
Working Relationships
The Programme Assistant (Operations) works closely with a wide range of colleagues across the Organization, ensuring the consistency and quality of programme/project support services provided by the Office.
Key Functions/Results
- Monitor both Regular Programme and Project budgets, ensuring that funds are properly allocated and reported upon, and take corrective action if required; inform management of any budget issues that may require attention.
- Provide support to budget holders in the preparation of the Periodic Budgetary Reports (PBR), the biennial Programme of Work and Budget (PWB) and related work plans for the division as needed.
- Prepare project budget revisions in consultation with budget holders.
- Support the initiation, administration, and monitoring of Letters of Agreement throughout the project implementation phase
- Respond to a variety of routine queries and provide clarifications on programme and project matters; inform management and team members of processes, procedures and timeframes to secure administrative services needed for programme/project execution; initiate correspondence to verify data, obtain additional information on transactions and budgetary matters.
- Review data quality and maintain office records and reference files on various subjects; compile and synthesize data from various sources to support financial analyses on programme/project activities; generate periodic or ad-hoc management reports.
- Coordinate the full array of administrative and financial actions related to staff management, non-staff support, travel, payments and procurement.
- Support the dissemination of project outputs, knowledge products, and communication materials through digital and other media platforms.
- Provide procedural guidance to junior Programme Assistants and other staff in the work unit.
- Review and make recommendations to improve current programme/project administration procedures and processes.
- Perform other functions as required.
Impact Of Work
The incumbent's work impacts directly on the smooth operations and performance of the office's programme/project activities. He/she plays a lead role in the provision of programme support services for successful achievement of the organizational unit's mandate.
About Mogadishu
Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Cusub