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• Provide support in preparing of contracts (grant agreements) between
  FAO and project beneficiaries;
• The incumbent will also record and manage grant payment details for
  each grantee, review – regularly – outstanding obligations/payments and
  maintain and monitor the payment schedule for all grantees;
• Communicate regularly with grantees to ensure progress reports are
  sent on time and as per the grant agreements;
• Work closely with the project team to ensure the progress reports
  are verified in terms of quality and quantity of area planted so as to
  trigger payments;
• Provide support in the verification of transaction/payment accuracy
  and completeness of documentation;
• Interact with administration personnel to ensure payments are
  released within the stipulated period in compliance with FAO rules and
  regulations;
• File all information and documents related to grantees (grant
  support agreement, personal information, progress reports, results of
  verification missions by technical team etc.) in both electronic and hard
  copy and make them available as and when required;
• Maintain accurate data/information and ensure efficient budgetary
  and monitoring controls;
• Assist the Operations Specialist in the financial management of
  ongoing projects; the operational/administrative follow-up of project
  management actions flagged in FAO’s Field Programme Management Information
  System (FPMIS);
• Assist the operations personnel in ensuring FAO’s Project Cycle management
  guidelines are applied in all phases of project management; and
• Perform other related duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
  United Nations (FAO) Operations Assistant (Grants Management) job
  opportunity should hold a University degree in public administration,
  business administration, economics or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience (grant management
  experience is desirable).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent knowledge of EXCEL
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural team, and
  interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of UN rules and procedures is desirable.

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