Overview
The Project Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination for program and project operations, ensuring alignment with FAO's strategic objectives and stakeholder needs.
Tasks Summary
- Lead the planning and implementation of project activities.
- Monitor project budgets and ensure compliance with financial rules.
- Collect and analyse data related to FAO activities and prepare reports.
- Assist in the development and implementation of work and travel plans.
- Facilitate communication within the project team and liaise with relevant FAO units.
- Coordinate activities related to stakeholder engagement and awareness campaigns.
- Plan and organize technical workshops, training sessions, and field missions.
- Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Maintain organized records of project documentation.
- Oversee procurement requests for project inputs.
- Provide support in preparing Letters of Agreement (LoA) and other contractual arrangements.
- Draft reports, correspondence, and other project-related documents.
- Execute any other related tasks as required by management.
Experience Requirements
A minimum of Five years of relevant experience in project management, particularly in agriculture or food security-related initiatives, programming and program implementation, and technical cooperation.
Qualification Requirements
A university degree in Agriculture, Agro-forestry, fisheries, agricultural economics, rural development, Development Studies, Business administration and project management, or a related field.