**CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT***: 2301545Field Programme AssistantJob Posting: 26/May/2023Closure Date: 09/Jun/2023, 4:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: RLC**Job Type**: Staff positionType of Requisition: General ServiceGrade Level: G-5Primary Location: Chile-SantiagoDuration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extensionPost Number: 2000759CCOG Code: 2102b- 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**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 Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RLC also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RLC develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.The position is located in RLC in Santiago, Chile.**Main Purpose**The Field Programme Assistant plays a lead role in the coordination of field programme, project activities and support services for the office. He/she performs a broad range of field programme, planning and budgeting activities requiring in-depth analysis and interpretation of relevant policies, procedures and practices. The incumbent provides procedural advice to managers and staff in the office.**Supervision Received/Exercised**The Field Programme Assistant reports to a Programme Officer, the Assistant FAO Representative/Programme or other professional staff. Work is performed autonomously, showing a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Supervision received is focused on facilitating service delivery. The incumbent provides guidance and training to field programme support staff in the office.**Working Relationships**The Field Programme Assistant maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff and stakeholders inside and outside the office. The incumbent collaborates closely with colleagues in the Subregional and Regional Offices and relevant headquarters units, ensuring the quality and consistency of programme and project support services.**Key Functions/Results**- Provide information and operational support for project formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting, in line with the revised Project Cycle;- Contribute to the formulation and preparation of programme, project and work plan proposals for the country; participate in the preparation of draft field project documents;- Participate in the monitoring and review of project implementation to ensure all operational activities are in line with the work plan and the project document; review inputs, expenditures and time frames; take corrective action if required, in consultation with the appropriate officer (i.e. Programme Officer, Assistant FAO Representative or Budget Holder);- Initiate or take follow-up action for a broad variety of operational and administrative actions necessary for the implementation of projects, such as government cl
