National Project Coordinator Full-Time

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through the Land and Water Division (NSL) will implement one initiative aiming at advancing agriculture by embracing the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) framework that will contribute for enhancing crop yields, improving food security through sustainable, climate-resilient management practices, and revitalizing traditional food crops for their resilience and nutritional benefits.

The expected will contribute to establish and make operational a national soil information system, make data accessible to evaluate soil suitability for different crops, create an integrated soil-crop management platform and create a micro-scale advisory interface that will be avaible for decision making and strengthening the extension advisory services to farmers.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative, and the guidance of the Assistant FAOR – Programmes, in coordination with the project LTO and project Lead Technical Unit (NSL), the National Project Coordinator will lead the Soil mapping for resilient agrifood systems in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa (SoilFER) project in Mozambique, as well as facilitate the effective and timely implementation of activities on the project. National Project Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the AFAOR-P and the SoilFER Project Manager at FAO-HQ.

Technical Focus

Data and information on land use and land cover, land use assessment and planning, sustainable soil management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Specifically, the National Project Coordinator will undertake the following tasks on the assigned project:

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Soil mapping for resilient agrifood systems in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa (SoilFER) project in Mozambique, ensuring that project goals, objectives, and milestones are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Liaise and report to FAO HQ project task force and coordinate project activities, supervise and work closely with national consultants.
• Provide the day to day management of the project for effective project activity implementation at field level including budget tracking.
• Support the development and implementation of project work plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation plans, in accordance with project guidelines.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular progress reports for FAO HQ project task force, ensuring that project activities are aligned with project objectives and deliverables.
• Involve all relevant stakeholders and ensure effective communication and coordination with all project stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with FAO Project Cycle, project policies and procedures, and local laws and regulations.
• Represent the project at national and regional meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in the Representation.

Candidates will be assessed against the following

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in Project Management, Agriculture/Soil Science, Environmental/Natural Resources Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or any related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in project coordination or overseeing the implementation of projects.
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian.
• National of Mozambique.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus.
• Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Building Effective Relationships.
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Additional Information

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution. accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

How to Apply

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application.
•  Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
•  Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile.
•  We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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