Provincial Field Coordinator

Reporting Lines The Project Field Coordinator will report to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme). Technical Focus Broad range of support function in the field during the project implementation. This includes aiding to achieve project outputs through coordination work, field visits, monitoring and documentation of activities, and other field related duties. Tasks and responsibilities • Assist and support the Project Team Leader in the timely implementation of the project: Development of Sustainable Fishery Value Chains in BARMM, at the provincial level.• Support the project and its stakeholders in providing strategic recommendations on how to enhance project implementation in the province of assignment • Extend technical support to relevant government partners (i.e. MAFAR Provincial counterparts, LGUs) and stakeholders (i.e. CBOs, Small/Medium Fishery/Aquaculture Business operators) in the implementation of the project at the provincial level.• Facilitate the strengthening of partnerships and inter-agency efforts at provincial level including fostering collaboration as well as coordinated implementation on the ground;• Ensure coordination with provincial and local government partners, and other relevant stakeholders for the conduct of project activities;• Prepare and submit reports for activities undertaken;• Work closely with the Project Team Leader and Specialists for the design of the project activities• Carry out other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as requested by the FAO Representative. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements   • University degree in the field of Fisheries, Aquaculture, or Aquatic Resources, Community Development/Organizing, Development Studies or other related fields• At least five years of relevant experience in fisheries/rural development sectors, programme management and implementation, capacity building, and coordination with national/regional government structures, NGOs and private sector and the UN agencies• Working knowledge (level C) of English• National of the Philippines FAO Core Competencies • Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Tagalog• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) 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 For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: no-style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"> 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.