Temporary Office Support

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) 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 oversees the network of Country Offices and the Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP). It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region, and, in collaboration with Divisions, Offices and Centres at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO’s strategic response to regional priorities and the implementation of the Organization’s strategies through programmes and projects across the region.

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific supports the formulation and implementation of the Country Programmes and Projects, including Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs), and their contribution to the FAO Strategic Framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) at the country level, advising Decentralized Offices on corporate priorities such as the Strategic Framework and on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget.

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific leads, formulates, implements, monitors and reports on the Organization’s programmes and budget in the region and draws management attention to problems, deficiencies and risks.

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific leads the preparation of the Regional Conferences and the Statutory Bodies in the region.

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions, including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs), and participates in the United Nations Regional Architecture, such as UN Regional Forums on Sustainable Development and UN Regional Collaborative Platforms and related mechanisms.

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific delivers an improved, integrated and collaborative business model to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, consistency, innovation, agility and responsiveness in logistical, operational, financial and other support services at all levels to accelerate the achievement of the Organization’s programme in the region and ensure compliance with the Internal Control Framework.

Minimum Requirements :   

• Secondary School Education.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in related positions.
• Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English.
• Knowledge of the MS Office applications, internet and office technology equipment.
• Proficiency in corporate electronic databases and systems would be an asset.
• National of Thailand or resident of the country with valid work permit.

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of corporate computerized Financial / Travel / Human Resources systems, administrative procedures and policies.
• Mother tongue or working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of Thai.
• Good communication skills (both oral and written) in English and willing to work with diverse team and background.
• Be able to learn new knowledge, skills and adaptable to changes and new work environment.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500166