National Project Coordinator
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has over 194 member countries and works in more than 130 countries worldwide. The organization aims to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mission is to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, make agriculture, forestry, and fisheries more productive and sustainable, reduce rural poverty, and enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems. The organization is currently implementing the Zimbabwe-Mozambique Agriculture Value Chain and Trade Development Project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), which aims to enhance agricultural economies in the region by facilitating trade and investment opportunities.
Job Overview:
The National Project Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Zimbabwe-Mozambique Agriculture Value Chain and Trade Development Project. This position requires a strategic leader who can provide technical and operational support to stakeholders in agribusiness and market development. The coordinator will work closely with both public and private sectors to identify market opportunities and convert them into actionable strategies. The role involves ensuring that policy frameworks are conducive to sustainable market growth and that trade and investment opportunities are maximized. The coordinator will also facilitate communication among various stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector entities, and international partners, to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The National Project Coordinator will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including: coordinating all project activities to ensure they align with project goals and timelines; facilitating communication and cooperation between stakeholders; supporting the government in improving the policy environment for trade enhancement; providing technical assistance in operationalizing trade agreements; enhancing multi-sectoral policy dialogue; providing trade support to the private sector, especially MSMEs; promoting agricultural trade export facilitation; conducting diagnostics of critical enabling infrastructure; mapping barriers and opportunities; supporting capacity building activities; including smallholder farmers in the export supply chain; contributing to the development of knowledge products; and leading public-private platforms to strengthen the investment environment along the value chain.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, International Trade, Rural Development, or a related field. They should have at least five years of relevant professional experience in managing, coordinating, and implementing development programs or projects, particularly in areas related to agricultural value chains, agribusiness development, market access, trade facilitation, or private-sector development. A working knowledge of English and Portuguese is required, and candidates must be nationals of Mozambique or residents with a valid work permit.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, International Trade, or Rural Development. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of agricultural trade and value chain development.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in the management and coordination of complex development projects, particularly those related to agriculture and trade. Experience in agricultural value chain development, engagement with various stakeholders, and project planning and implementation is crucial. Familiarity with the regulatory environment affecting agricultural trade and experience in supporting market linkages and investment facilitation will be advantageous.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English and Portuguese is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication with stakeholders and for the successful implementation of project activities.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and will require the candidate to be medically fit for appointment. FAO does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Candidates should ensure that their educational qualifications are recognized by the World Higher Education Database (WHED). The appointment will also be subject to security clearances and any residency or visa requirements.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has over 194 member countries and works in more than 130 countries worldwide. The organization aims to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mission is to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, make agriculture, forestry, and fisheries more productive and sustainable, reduce rural poverty, and enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems. The organization is currently implementing the Zimbabwe-Mozambique Agriculture Value Chain and Trade Development Project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), which aims to enhance agricultural economies in the region by facilitating trade and investment opportunities.
Job Overview:
The National Project Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Zimbabwe-Mozambique Agriculture Value Chain and Trade Development Project. This position requires a strategic leader who can provide technical and operational support to stakeholders in agribusiness and market development. The coordinator will work closely with both public and private sectors to identify market opportunities and convert them into actionable strategies. The role involves ensuring that policy frameworks are conducive to sustainable market growth and that trade and investment opportunities are maximized. The coordinator will also facilitate communication among various stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector entities, and international partners, to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The National Project Coordinator will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including: coordinating all project activities to ensure they align with project goals and timelines; facilitating communication and cooperation between stakeholders; supporting the government in improving the policy environment for trade enhancement; providing technical assistance in operationalizing trade agreements; enhancing multi-sectoral policy dialogue; providing trade support to the private sector, especially MSMEs; promoting agricultural trade export facilitation; conducting diagnostics of critical enabling infrastructure; mapping barriers and opportunities; supporting capacity building activities; including smallholder farmers in the export supply chain; contributing to the development of knowledge products; and leading public-private platforms to strengthen the investment environment along the value chain.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, International Trade, Rural Development, or a related field. They should have at least five years of relevant professional experience in managing, coordinating, and implementing development programs or projects, particularly in areas related to agricultural value chains, agribusiness development, market access, trade facilitation, or private-sector development. A working knowledge of English and Portuguese is required, and candidates must be nationals of Mozambique or residents with a valid work permit.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, International Trade, or Rural Development. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of agricultural trade and value chain development.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in the management and coordination of complex development projects, particularly those related to agriculture and trade. Experience in agricultural value chain development, engagement with various stakeholders, and project planning and implementation is crucial. Familiarity with the regulatory environment affecting agricultural trade and experience in supporting market linkages and investment facilitation will be advantageous.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English and Portuguese is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication with stakeholders and for the successful implementation of project activities.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and will require the candidate to be medically fit for appointment. FAO does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Candidates should ensure that their educational qualifications are recognized by the World Higher Education Database (WHED). The appointment will also be subject to security clearances and any residency or visa requirements.
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