National Project Coordinator

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an 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 Project Coordinator will work under the supervision of the FAO Representative and in close collaboration with the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and the Programme officer of FAO Jordan and in collaboration with FAO Jordan staff.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will act as the Project Coordinator (PO) for the assigned projects. The incumbent will provide a wide range of management, reporting, project development, liaising with the government as well as coordination support to the Representation.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Assume the role of the Project Coordinator and be in charge for the assigned project, thereby, ensure due implementation of the activities under the assigned project;
• Review and maintain project monitoring, evaluation and reporting tasks; be acquainted with and update the M&E tools of each assigned project of FAO Representation and ensure due monitoring is performed corresponding to the project work plan;
• Prepare in close collaboration with the project staff different periodic, routine and occasional reports to the donors and other concerned entities/authorities as per envision of the project;
• Ensure all external and internal (FAO) entities are reported as per stipulations of the project document in close collaboration and coordination with relevant department at MoA;
• Review and maintain the Letter of Agreement (LoA) under the project to ensure deliverables of the service provider (SP) are obtained by FAO; monitor and report on any deficiency in any engagement between FAO and the SP;
• Support identification of relevant national experts to support the implementation of the project and prepare communication strategy for the visibility of the project;
• Support formulation of identified projects in collaboration stakeholders including formulation mission members and counterparts and contribute to resource in the field of this project;
• Assist in planning and organizing office work on agricultural fairs and relevant commodities related to the project implementation in Jordan;
• Carry out the proposed ‘impact assessment’/ case study of the completed projects;
• Represent FAO, when required, in the UN, donors and international communities.
• Support resilience activities as needed and participate in relevant cluster meetings;
• Review, edit and contribute through independent inputs in different FAO documents, as needed and requested;
• Work within the team to maintain the image of the Organization.
• Perform any other tasks as needed and requested by the FAO Representation.

• Advanced University degree in development studies, Agriculture, marketing, value chain, international relations, business administration, economics or related field;
• Have at least 10 years’ experience in Environment, Energy, Agriculture or similar related sector, management, marketing, reporting, or similar related area.
• Previous working experience with UN and/or international organizations will be an asset.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Arabic.
• National of Jordan.

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Must demonstrate abundant knowledge and experience in Project cycle management
• The candidate should be knowledgeable in the area of contract management.
• Previous working experience with UN and/or international cooperation will be an asset;
• Strong communication skills, networking and teamwork is required;
• Computer skills in Office Applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point necessary;
• Must work independently and pay attention to details;
• Must demonstrate good report writing experience ;
• Candidate must have the ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, networking and teamwork is required;
• Computer skills in Office Applications Including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point necessary;
• Able to work independently and pay attention to detail;
• Able to demonstrate previous report writing experience;
• Candidate must have the ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

• At least 10 years of experience in complex project management in more than one area or field of work.
• Extent of experience at the international level in field project management with particular emphasis on implementation and reporting
• Extent of knowledge and experience in rural development livelihoods issues.
• Demonstrated leadership, managerial, supervisory and inter-personal skills.
• Proven analytical and communication skills.
• Extent of knowledge of the geographical region, including political, cultural aspects and development priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project cycle management;