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National Project Coordinator (NPC)

Tuvalu

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Tuvalu
  • Grade: All levels - NPP - National Project Personnel - Local Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
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    • 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 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.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has recently approved the “Integrated Agro-ecosystem approach for enhancing Livelihoods and Climate Resilience in Tuvalu” with GEF total budget of USD 2.64 million and total co-financing of USD 6.6, million. This project will be implemented by FAO in partnership with the Government of Tuvalu, executed and coordinated by the Ministry of Local Government and Agriculture (MLGA), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment, Labour, Meteorology and Disaster (MPWIELMD), Ministry of Fisheries and Trade (MFT), Ministry of Finance (MOF), and Ministry of Health, Social Welfare & Gender Affairs (MHSWGA).
The main objective of this project is to reverse land degradation, enhance local livelihoods and increase climate resilience through integrated agro-ecosystem (IAE) approach in all the islands of Tuvalu. The IAE approach emphasises a systems approach to local food production to reduce land degradation and improve the health of agro-ecosystems while ensuring socioeconomic benefits. This overall Objective will be achieved by:
• Strengthening enabling framework for implementation of integrated agro-ecosystem approach (Component 1).
• Implementing integrated agro-ecosystem approach in all the islands (Component 2).
• Ensuring project implementation is supported by an M&E strategy based on measurable and verifiable outcomes and adaptive management principles (Component 3).

FAO in partnership with the Government of Tuvalu will set up a Project Management Unit within MLGA and will recruit a Project team, international consultants and national specialists to co-ordinate and support project implementation. The National Project Coordinator will lead the Project Management Unit team with support and guidance of the National Project Director.

Reporting Lines

Under the direct supervision of Lead Technical Officer and overall guidance FAO Sub-regional Coordinator (SRC) for the Pacific, in close consultation with the National Project Director, and working closely with the FLO, FAO-GEF Coordination Unit and other officers at Headquarters, the Regional and Sub-regional offices and relevant Ministries, National Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:


Technical Focus

The incumbent shall support the technical matters as well as coordinate the operational support function of the designated project at national level. (S)he would also facilitate all discussions with relevant counterparts and stakeholders and contribute to the implementation of activities and reporting as needed.


Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and assess the deliverables of the national consultants hired with GEF funds, as well as the products generated in the implementation of the project;
• Supervise project work plan activities of the Project Field Officers in each of the outer islands
• Work in close collaboration with the NTSP-LDN Coordinator and UNCCD Focal Point to ensure alignment of work plan activities of the Project Field Officers, in particular in data collection, with the development and implementation of the LDN Strategy
• In close collaboration with the STA, ensure synergies are established between the project’s M&E and datasets collected for measuring locally relevant LDN indicators and metrics for land productivity dynamics (measured as net primary productivity, NPP) and carbon stocks (measured as soil organic carbon, SOC)
• Contribute to training of MLGA extensions staff in delivery of Farmer Field Schools
• Organize and ensure timely project procurements of supplies and inputs for project activities and trainings workshops in project sites
• Liaise with FAO, PSC, relevant government agencies, and all project partners, including regional technical organizations and NGOs for effective synergistic implementation of all project activities at both community project sites and at national level
• Provide assistance to international and national consultants and FAO Technical Officers as necessary;
• Monitoring and management of project financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
• Track the project’s progress and ensure timely delivery of project inputs and deliverables;
• coordination and implementation of project activities;
• Act as secretary of the Project Steering Committee, call its meetings and establish its agendas in consultation with the NPD;
• Lead and organise project procurements of supplies, and organise project training workshop in Funafuti;
• Lead and facilitate farmer trainings in outer islands;
• Guide the international consultants, SPC and FAO Technical Officers as necessary;
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of project implementation;
• Liaise with all project stakeholders on project information and facilitate implementation of project activities;
• Prepare and submit progress reports to the Director and to FAO-SAP;
• Work closely with the LTO in preparing a draft Terminal Report according to FAO and donor guidelines;
• Co-ordinate the tripartite review project meetings, and other stakeholders meeting;
• Based on the capacity assessment findings, identify opportunities and training needs for strengthening capacity of the MLGA and MoF in project execution.
• Facilitate and support the handover of execution functions to MLGA after 18 months of project implementation.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary for the successful execution of the project.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree from University or equivalent Institution in environmental management, environmental sciences, agriculture/horticulture science or related fields;
• A minimum of five years of experience in the management or coordination of international, regional or national projects related to the agriculture and environment.
• Working knowledge of spoken and written English and Tuvaluan is required.
• National of Tuvalu.


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)
  • 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
  • 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.

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