Overview
The National Project Implementation Specialist will support the strategic coordination and effective implementation of Programme Unit–managed TCP and TCP Facility projects. The role involves technical backstopping, programme oversight, results-based monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and contribution to reporting and project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of TCP and TCP Facility (TCPf) projects.
- Assist in translating approved project documents into annual and quarterly work plans.
- Coordinate day-to-day programme and project activities.
- Provide technical backstopping to project activities.
- Conduct desk reviews, contribute to survey tools, and support field data collection.
- Support the planning and delivery of capacity development activities.
- Monitor field implementation using agreed results frameworks.
- Support the preparation of progress reports and other programme updates.
- Review consultants’ and partners’ mission reports.
- Contribute to the formulation of project proposals and terminal reports.
- Maintain liaison with government counterparts and implementing partners.
- Represent FAO in local technical meetings.
- Support coordination of field missions, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
- Assist in supervising and coordinating the work of technical teams and support staff.
- Perform other duties related to Programme Unit operations.
Required Experience
- At least 8 (eight) years of professional experience in agricultural policy analysis, particularly in subsidy and incentive design and reform.
- At least 5 (five) successful project completion experiences in the related field.
- Strong knowledge of project management and operational procedures, including planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Experience with Oracle-based Management Information Systems.
- National of Bangladesh.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agricultural Science, Development Studies or a related field.