Reporting Lines

The Operations Assistant will work under overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Kenya and direct supervision of the Operations Officer.

Technical Focus

The Operations Assistant will support the effective delivery of FAO Kenya programme activities through efficient management of operational processes, financial transactions, and administrative services. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with FAO rules and procedures while supporting project implementation through the use of corporate systems and tools.

Key areas of technical focus include:

• Operational support to projects
• Financial and budget operations
• Corporate systems utilization
• Support to procurement and logistics processes
• Project expenditure tracking and reporting
• Travel management
• Coordination and liaison with country office departments

Tasks and responsibilities

• Raise purchase re...