Technical Assistant

Organizational Context

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency dedicated to achieving food security for all and leading international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO supports the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems globally. In the Philippines, FAO has partnered with the government and local organizations for over four decades, addressing challenges in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry through initiatives focused on sustainability, modernization, and resilience to natural disasters and climate hazards.

Job Purpose

The Technical Assistant will support the FAO Philippines Country Programming Framework, specifically within the Anticipatory Action and Livelihood Restoration Programme. This role is crucial for providing technical assistance in coordinating and implementing projects aimed at enhancing anticipatory action and restoring livelihoods. The position requires active participation in project activities, ensuring smooth operations, and contributing to the overall success of the programme by facilitating effective collaboration among stakeholders and supporting timely delivery of project outputs.

Responsibilities

Support project coordination and implementation by assisting in the preparation and tracking of workplans, activity schedules, and implementation matrices. Coordinate with project teams, specialists, partners, and FAO personnel to consolidate updates, monitor progress, and address implementation issues. Provide day-to-day support by tracking pending actions and deliverables. Assist in organizing and conducting meetings, workshops, trainings, and field activities, including preparing necessary documentation and logistical arrangements. Support stakeholder engagement with government counterparts, implementing partners, and local communities. Document project activities, field experiences, and community practices for knowledge sharing. Maintain organized repositories of project documents and resources. Assist in maintaining monitoring tools and data management systems. Prepare project progress updates and contribute to reporting requirements. Support the documentation and verification of activity outputs for reporting and audit purposes. Assist in monitoring project fund utilization and budget-related information. Draft and format official correspondence and communication documents.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of relevant experience providing technical support in climate change, agriculture, or humanitarian projects, preferably within development or related UN projects.

Skills

Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement. Ability to work under pressure in complex humanitarian contexts and with diverse teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Filipino. Willingness to travel to project sites. Intermediate to advanced computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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