Overview
Provide technical and strategic support to the implementation of resilience programmes in conflict-affected regions of Georgia. Strengthen programme coordination, support adaptive and conflict-sensitive approaches, and advise on resource mobilization and strategic partnerships.
Tasks Summary
- Provides overall leadership and strategic guidance for planning, implementation and monitoring of FAO Conflict Prevention Portfolio
- Supervises and ensure effective functioning of the FAO Project Offices in Sukhumi and Zugdidi including staff management, premises, equipment and office security
- Lead Project Steering Committee and Project Task force meetings, ensuring alignment with FAO Strategic Objective in Georgia and compliance with donor requirements
- Review, clear, and endorse project work plans, reports, and outputs in line with approved log frames, budgets and organizational standards
- Oversee monitoring of project budgets, review and approve budget revisions and ensure accurate and timely financial and narrative reporting
- Ensure complete and high-quality project data and documentation in FAO corporate systems (FPMIS and others)
- Supervise all staff under the FAO Project Office in Sukhumi and Zugdidi, including technical, operational and administrative personnel and provide managerial guidance
- Oversee administrative and operational support functions to ensure timely and efficient delivery of project activities
- Leads resource mobilization efforts for the FAO Conflict Prevention Portfolio in Georgia, including identification of funding opportunities, preparation of project proposals, and coordination of project appraisals
- Support liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and State Minister of Reconciliation (SMR) as well as coordination with members of the Abkhazia Support Partnership (ASP) including UN Agencies and Geneva International Discussions (GID) and represent FAO as required and in absence of the FAOR
- Supports REU in resource mobilization efforts with particular emphasis on the European Union
- Provides support and leads project formulation for projects at country including document preparation for possible tenders
- Support the other country offices in the Region in resource mobilisation through direct discussion with EU officials in Brussels in support to the efforts of resource mobilisation by the Country Office as required
- Develop technical documents to inform REU officials on policy changes in terms of EU regulations (European Common Policy in Agriculture, Green Deal, West Balkan Growth Plans, Ukraine Facility, Multiannual Financial Framework MFF) and how REU programmes can better take advantage to align its programmes with EU funding priorities as required
- Develop project proposals for regional or global funding projects funded by the European Union or other funding partners
- Interacts with regional teams in REU and global teams in FAO HQ related to resource mobilization with the European Union
- Provide support to other FAO units in HQ or country offices in other regions as required regarding resource mobilization
- Lead multidisciplinary project formulation teams and missions as required
Experience Requirements
- Ten (10) years of relevant experience in project or programme management
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
- Extent and relevance of experience and skills in programme management
- Demonstrated understanding of agricultural sector in the region
- Work experience in programme development in the region will be a strong asset
- Demonstrated experience in resource mobilisation and conceptualisation of programmes/projects in FAO’s mandate related topics
- Extent and relevance of experience in programme and project management at field level
Qualification Requirements
• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in agriculture, forestry or related technical areas linked to FAO mandate
