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National Project Coordinator

Port-Vila

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Port-Vila
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

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  • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
  • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
  • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
  • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination  
  • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been advocating and promoting an integrated approach to land and seascape restoration. FAO assists governments with the planning, implementation and monitoring of restoration projects while promoting sustainable development of nature-based or green and blue value chains.
Under the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, FAO developed in collaboration with UNEP and UNDESA, a Small Island Developing States Flagship (SIDS Restoration Project) which is supported by the Multi Partner Trust Fund of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration focusing on promoting a holistic ridge to reef and seascapes management approach in Comoros, Saint Lucia and Vanuatu, as well as global SIDS-to-SIDS peer learning. Subsequently FAO is recruiting a national project coordinator to be hosted by Vanuatu govt and work across relevant ministries and departments to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project interventions in Vanuatu.


Reporting Lines

The National Project Coordinator reports directly to the FAO sub-Regional Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Technical Advisor in Vanuatu and the senior Fishery Resources Officer and Forestry officer in HQ and both the Director of Department of Environment and the Director of the Fisheries Department in Vanuatu, the national project coordinator will carry out the tasks and responsibilities described below.


Technical Focus

Implementation of national activities of the SIDS Flagship project in Vanuatu under the global SIDS Flagship project co-led by UNEP and FAO with support from the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (UNJP/GLO/1060/UNJ-03).


Tasks and responsibilities

• Lead, under the overall strategic direction set by the global project steering committee, the national planning and coordination and facilitation of implementation of the national SIDS Flagship activities in Vanuatu and prepare annual national work plans and budgets in line with the global project document;
• Lead in organizing national and local consultations with project stakeholders and beneficiaries. Organize and facilitate trainings, workshops, exchange visits, working group meetings;
• Ensure collection of other data necessary to monitor progress of the SIDS Restoration Project in Vanuatu;
• Prepare and oversee the development of the Terms of Reference for project consultants, contracts, meetings and travels as and when required;
• Take lead and ensure that all SIDS Restoration Project activities in Vanuatu are carried out on time and within the budget to achieve the stated outputs in the work plan;
• Prepare updates, progress and final reports and ensure timely submission to FAO HQ and other collaborators, as needed;
• Reporting on SIDS Restoration Project funds and related record keeping in Vanuatu as per the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP & B);
• Ensure coordination with other projects and programmes in order to promote synergies and linkages;
• Coordinate and supervise SIDS Restoration Project field staff, consultants and partners in Vanuatu;
• Maintain effective communication with the relevant authorities, institutions, government departments and traditional leaders in Vanuatu;
• Maintain effective communication with the main project partners, including FAO, UNEP, DESA, and regular report on progress to the global SIDS Flagship project steering committee;
• Oversee the collection of lessons learned and best practices and contribute to knowledge sharing with other SIDS;
• Any other related tasks, as needed.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in fisheries, marine sciences, coastal management/planning, marine and coastal management, conservation and restoration, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in marine and coastal management and sustainable development
• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of French


FAO Core Competencies

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


Technical/Functional Skills

• Evidence of project coordination involving different sectors and stakeholders
• Relevant experience in land and/or seascape approach for sustainable development
• Extent and experience in promoting sustainable (green or blue) value chain development
• Demonstrated evidence of skills in facilitating and conducting multi-stakeholder consultations
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and good interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills as well as ability to use basic GIS tools
• Extent and relevance of coordinating knowledge transfer under global context.


Selection Criteria

• Working knowledge of Bislama

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
  • Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
  • 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 more information, visit the FAO employment website
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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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