National Programme Analyst

The National Programme Analyst supports FAO-Thailand in coordination with the Royal Thai Government and other stakeholders to ensure effective programme formulation, development, and implementation aligned with FAO's operational rules and the country's priorities. The role involves managing official correspondence, supporting meetings and events, and providing administrative support to FAO-Thailand.

Responsibilities

• Support FAO-Thailand in coordination with the Royal Thai Government (RTG), ensuring close coordination between FAO and the official FAO Focal Point in Thailand, line Ministries, and other relevant stakeholders and partners within the country.
• Assist AFAOR (Programme) in coordination of FAO programmes and projects formulation, development in Thailand, ensuring alignment with FAO’s operational rules and regulations as well as the country’s priorities and monitoring the progress of project formulation, submission of country proposals, project approval and countersignature by the government.
• Support FAO’s activities in Thailand e.g. events, meetings, workshops, trainings, field visits, ensuring that all arrangements and communications are conducted in accordance with the protocol and procedures of the Government of Thailand and the United Nations.
• Manage and process official correspondence, including the preparation, submission, tracking, and follow-up of official letters and documents with relevant government agencies and stakeholders.
• Support in the preparation for meetings of Thai Affairs including briefs, talking points, and background notes for meetings , reports and briefing materials for FAO-Thailand and the UN Country Team (UNCT) in Thailand.
• Support AFAOR (Programme) and RAP technical officers on UNCT designated areas, ensuring effective coordination, communication, reporting, and follow-up with relevant UN partners.
• Attend relevant meetings and accompany FAO Management/Officers to relevant meetings and prepare summary notes as required.
• Assist in the translation, interpretation and editing of documents and communications in Thai and English if requested.
• Provide overall administrative support to FAO-Thailand in close collaboration with RAP colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Public and Business Administration, Economics, or other closely related fields of the Organization.
• One year of relevant experience with the government or public sector in programme management and/or general coordination or liaison.
• Working knowledge of English and Thai (proficiency – level C).
• National of Thailand or resident of the country with a valid work permit.
• Experience in working with UN would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet, office technology equipment, and AI.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Government Liaison
• Coordination with Public Sector
• Correspondence Management
• Meeting Support
• Event Coordination
• Administrative Support
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Internet Research
• Office Technology Systems
• AI Applications

Languages

English, Thai