National Project Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (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 includes promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving nutrition, and enhancing the resilience of livelihoods to threats and crises. The organization operates through various programs and projects, including the EU-funded Forest, Climate Change and Biodiversity SRBC Accelerator (FCCB-SRBC) project in Papua New Guinea, which focuses on climate change and natural environment protection.

Job Overview:
The National Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of FAO-led components of the FCCB-SRBC project. This position requires a strong understanding of sustainable forest management, climate-resilient agriculture, and biodiversity conservation. The Coordinator will ensure that project activities align with national priorities and the approved project document, while also adhering to relevant EU-SRBC indicators. The role involves providing technical and operational coordination across various project components, including the National Forest Inventory, forestry downstream processing, and protected area management. The Coordinator will work closely with national and sub-national stakeholders to enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that the project meets its objectives and delivers timely results.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The National Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day implementation of the FAO-led components of the FCCB-SRBC Accelerator. Key duties include: coordinating actions with various governmental and non-governmental organizations to ensure effective project implementation; planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on all project components; engaging with stakeholders to enhance collaboration; preparing and monitoring Annual Work Plans and Procurement Plans; ensuring effective financial management; organizing meetings and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders; promoting project visibility; supervising project records and reporting; preparing technical and progress reports; managing project tasks and components; coordinating technical inputs for various outputs; leading the preparation of project reports; and facilitating collaboration with implementing partners.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in fields such as Economics, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Development Studies, Climate Change, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, coordination, or implementation of development, environmental, forestry, biodiversity, or natural resource management programs. A working knowledge of English is mandatory, and candidates must be nationals of Papua New Guinea or residents with a valid work permit.

Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as Economics, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Development Studies, Climate Change, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, or a related field. Candidates must ensure that their educational qualifications are recognized by the World Higher Education Database (WHED).

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in project management, project coordination, and/or implementation of development, environmental, forestry, biodiversity, or natural resource management programs. Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with government institutions and stakeholders is essential. Familiarity with FAO’s mandate areas and experience in managing complex development projects is highly desirable.

Languages:
A working knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if relevant to the local context or stakeholders involved in the project.

Additional Notes:
The position does not specify a deadline for applications, and candidates are advised that FAO does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. The appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. The role may involve full-time commitment, and candidates should be prepared for potential international collaboration and travel as part of their responsibilities.