Operations Specialist – Delivery Monitoring, Budgets & Reporting

About the role

The Operations Specialist provides routine operational support to FAO projects in Angola, ensuring compliance with FAO and donor rules while contributing to the effective implementation of the programme portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Support programme and project cycle tasks, including budget planning, monitoring and document review.
• Identify issues, propose corrective actions and coordinate follow‑up actions with relevant parties.
• Assist in field project completion, closure and follow‑up requirements.
• Contribute to the annual FAO Operational Plan, ensuring alignment with logical frameworks and budgets.
• Support funding mobilisation efforts and preparation of strategic documents and proposals.
• Plan financial transactions, allocate budgets and ensure compliance with corporate and donor regulations.
• Capture unposted commitments, unliquidated advances and forecast balances.
• Conduct project financial statement monitoring and flag any deviations from Not‑to‑Exceed (NTE) limits.
• Extract financial statements and expenditure transaction listings for timely reporting.

Required profile

• Experience providing operational support for development programmes or projects.
• Familiarity with FAO and donor financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within an international organization focused on food security and sustainable agriculture.
• Exposure to multi‑sectoral projects in agriculture, fisheries and forestry.