National Project Coordinator

Tbilisi

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Tbilisi
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- FEGEO
Closing Date: Closed

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

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Organizational Setting

The position is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The National Project Manager shall operate under the overall guidance and responsibility of the FAO Representative in Georgia, direct supervision of the FAO/ENPARD Coordinator and in close collaboration with other international and national consultants of the different FAO projects in Georgia and FAO Representation Office for Georgia.

Technical Focus

Day to day management of project activities, linked to the seedling certification framework in Georgia, as well as the support of private sector (nurseries) to increase their technical capacities to effectively produce and promote certified planting materials.

Tasks and responsibilities

Overall day to day management of the project;
Maintain close liaison and communication with the EU, Ministry of Environmental protection and Agriculture, and FAO in relation to the project implementation and development;
Coordinate the work of different partners involved in the project implementation and develop the activities of the project to fit to the technical needs of different stakeholders, including private nurseries
Manage and coordination of local team members, international and national consultants;
Lead the coordination with other UN agencies that will implement this joint project (UNDP, UNIDO and IOM) and have a day to day interaction with the agencies to ensure effective coordination.
Lead the general work in terms of communication and representation of the project, objectives, outputs and results;
Be responsible for the overall preparation, quality and timeliness of inception, progress and final reports;
Prepare and deliver presentations to the project steering group established to oversee project progress;
Ensure that the project objectives and outputs are satisfactorily achieved Other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

University degree and master’s degree in agriculture and/or economy or related field;
At least 7 years of relevant practical experience in project management,
Relevant experience in managing and leading teams
Fluency in English and Georgian
National of Georgia

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and of all phases of international procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for a diverse range of goods and services (preferably within FAO or other UN organizations)
Extent and relevance of experience in public sector procurement dealing with complex contractual issues including revising, drafting of contract, formulating options and proposing recommendations (preferably within FAO or other UN organizations)
Extent and relevance of experience in identifying clients’ procurement-related needs and in providing support and guidance from clients’ point of view
Demonstrated ability to draft complex documents in English is considered a strong asset
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
Demonstrated ability to work as a manager

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact\: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/