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National Project Coordinator

Port Vila

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Port Vila
  • Grade: All levels - NPP - National Project Personnel - Local Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
    • FAVAN
  • 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 Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Management (ERSLM) project in Tongoa Island is a three-year project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Vanuatu Government. FAO is the Implementing Agency (IA) and is providing the technical support to the Vanuatu Government in implementing the project. The Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology, GEO-hazards, Environment and Energy, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity are the Executing Agencies and national counterparts for the project. The project will be working closely with other partners within the public and private sectors as well as with members of the Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). The overall goal of the project is to effectively restore degraded landscapes and implement climate-resilient sustainable land management practices in Tongoa Island.

The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will work under the overall administrative leadership of the FAO Sub-regional Representative for the Pacific Islands in Samoa, direct technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and the direct supervision of the GEF Programme Officer. The NPC will also work in close coordination (on a day-to-day basis) with the relevant Government Ministries, the GEF Operational Focal Point, and the FAO team in Vanuatu. The NPC will lead and undertake management and implementation of project activities. The specific duties and responsibilities are outlined below

Reporting Lines

The National Project Coordinator reports directly to the FAO Programme Coordinator in SAP , LTO and AFAOREP in Vanuatu in consultation with the Director of Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation in Vanautu.

Technical Focus

Programme development and management, coordination and operational support based on the knowledge of the local conditions, culture, language, and institutions Vanuatu

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of the project and in organizing the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and other site and project meetings;
  • Take lead and ensure that all the activities are carried out on time and within the budget to achieve the stated outputs;
  • Reporting on project funds and related record keeping as per the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP & B); liaise with project partners to ensure their co-financing contributions are provided within the agreed terms and requirements; ·
  • Ensure collection of data necessary to monitor progress against indicators specified in the log frame; · Assist development, monitoring and reporting of project activities budgets; ·
  • Coordinate the work of all sites, including supervision of field based staff ·
  • Prepare progress and financial reports and ensure timely submission to GEF/FAO; ·
  • Providing information as needed to carry out any monitoring and evaluation activity as part of the GEF/FAO internal guidelines; · Manage the day-to-day activities of the project; ·
  • Maintain effective communication with the relevant authorities, institutions and government departments; ·
  • Organize and facilitate trainings, workshops, brainstorm, working group meetings and in developing awareness material and reports; ·
  • Organize working group meetings and facilitate development of awareness materials and reports; ·
  • Undertake identification of consultants and experts, and support LTO to supervise their performance in line with required outputs; ·
  • Prepare and oversee the development of Terms of Reference for Project consultants and experts as and when required; · Prepare annual work plans and periodical quarterly, six monthly and annual reports and other reports as per the project mandate; ·
  • Prepare brief monthly updates on the project progress and draft project interim and final reports as required; · Submit final technical report on the activities undertaken, lessons learned and points for withdrawal mechanism.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • Forestry, Agriculture, Environment/Life Sciences, however, post graduate degree highly desired
  • Seven to ten years of proven experience in field, project management and implementation especially relating to Sustainable Forest Management (SFM), Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and biodiversity.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Bislama;
  • Computer literate and able to use different Software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, powerpoint and Excel
  • Only Ni Vanuatu Nationals.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Experience in handling, managing and reporting on GEF projects is desirable

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/

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