Project Coordinator

IMPORTANT NOTICEPlease note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal deviceFAO 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 valuesFAO, 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 discriminationAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityOrganizational SettingThe Gender-responsive Climate-smart Agriculture and Food system in the Caribbean is a 4-year project featuring a collaboration between The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean (FAO) and The Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The project will be implemented by FAO in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture in eight Caribbean countries. The project aims to promote and encourage the use of climate-smart technologies in viable agricultural value chains in Belize, Grenada, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname. It focuses on addressing youth and gender constraints in value chains and building their capacity so that all value chain actors benefit from increased market access and improved livelihoods.The activities under the project will prioritize the needs of youth, women and producer organizations, ensure equal access to capacity building and training activities, and develop knowledge products that will enhance learning using participatory methods. Climate smart tools and technologies will also be introduced to improve efficiencies in production, and agro-processing. Market linkages will be promoted through community-based events for farmers and processors connecting buyers both nationally and regionally.The project’s approach is geared to foster country ownership and to bolster the linkages between farmers, agro-processors and existing public policies and / or interventions at national and regional levels.Reporting LinesUnder the overall supervision of Sub-regional Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO), and in close collaboration with the FAO technical implementation team, and national project teams, the incumbent will provide technical and operational support for the timely and efficient implementation of project activities in accordance with FAO rules and procedures.Technical FocusProvide project coordination support for technical activities in the following areas.Gender-sensitive climate resilient value chain analysis and development of upgrading strategies.Agribusiness development and capacity building for producers and processors Strengthening of producer group for improved and efficient participation in value chain activities.Climate risk assessments using multi-hazard risk analysis at the community and value chain levels.Report on the progress of project deliverablesCoordinate project activities with project partners and beneficiariesTasks and responsibilitiesParticipate in the development of project documents from project idea to project closure including planning documents and work plans.Develop detailed annual work and budget plans based on the approved overall work plan.Create schedules for project activities indicated in the annual work plans to ensure all activities are completed on time, ensuring timely implementation of all activities in accordance with the rules of the FAO.Prepare project progress and financial reports in accordance with FAO and / or donor procedures and ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of these reports.Collect and maintain records on project deliverablesEnsure continuous dialogue with project execution partners to oversee the progress of projects and the quality of deliverables.Participate in field visits and workshops to monitor and evaluate the progress of project activitiesCoordinate technical activities in collaboration with project and programme teamsCoordinate capacity building initiatives targeting women and youth based on organizational and project targetsCoordinate the development of communication and / or knowledge and visibility for project countries.Support project data collection, analysis and reporting for monitoring and evaluation of project actions at the national level in alignment with Results-Based ManagementEnsure that monitoring mechanisms are operational and maintained at the national and community levels allowing for tracking progress according to targets established in the performance measurement framework along with progress reports.Organize the Regional, National and / or Technical project steering committee meetings and act as Secretariat.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum RequirementsAdvanced University Degree in Agriculture, Business administration, or related discipline from an institution recognized on the International Association of Universities (IAU) / UNESCO list; Consultants with bachelor`s degree require two additional years of relevant professional experience.At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management and / or agriculture development for Caribbean countries.Working knowledge (level C) of English.FAO Core CompetenciesResults FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical / Functional SkillsExperience working in the agriculture sector in the English-speaking Caribbean.Experience working in value chain development in Caribbean countriesExperience working with various partners and working with international and national experts to implement project activitiesAbility to plan and organize own work, results-based focused and meet deadlines.Ability to write clear and concise technical documents in English.Ability to effectively work with multi-disciplinary teams.Excellent oral and written communication skillsFamiliarity with Monitoring, evaluation and learning tools and techniques in the Caribbean.Familiarity with MS Office tools, especially for project managementLimited knowledge of one of the other FAO languages would be an assetPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and TransparencyADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO 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 listPlease 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). 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