Field Project Specialist

Support implementation of FAO emergency, food security and livelihood interventions in Sudan.

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Overview

Support implementation of FAO emergency, food security and livelihood interventions in Sudan.

You have:

University degree in Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in field-level project implementation, monitoring, coordination, food security and livelihoods, agriculture, livestock or related development or humanitarian activities.
Working knowledge of English and Arabic.
National of Sudan.

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Organizational Setting

FAO Sudan assists the Government to formulate policies, programmes and projects to address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition, develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and utilize environmental and natural resources in a sustainable way. The Field Project Specialist supports the implementation of FAO emergency, food security and livelihood interventions at field level, with a particular focus on ensuring effective delivery, monitoring and coordination of project activities in different Sudanese States. The position works closely with FAO technical teams, implementing partners, government authorities and other humanitarian and development actors to support the achievement of project results and strengthen coordination at state level.

Reporting Lines

The Field Project Specialist works under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Sudan with direct supervision from the Project Manager at the FAO Country Office in Khartoum. The incumbent works closely with relevant technical, monitoring and evaluation staff, implementing partners, government counterparts and other stakeholders at state level.

Technical Focus

The Field Project Specialist will be responsible for field implementation and monitoring of FAO emergency/other livelihood support projects in different states according to FAO projects’ implementation and monitoring system and submit plans of action to the project Coordinators.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the gender assessment, base line survey and other related assessments and studies that carried out by the project • Lead the selection process of implementing partners (IPs) in consultation with the other staff of FAO in Khartoum; • Ensure timely delivery of the different projects’ inputs to IPs as per the Letter of Agreement (LoAs); • Lead the preparation and implementation of the project monitoring plan for each signed LoA in consultation with the respective IPs/SP and submit regular reports; • Lead the implementation of the project monitoring tools in consultation with the FAO M&E officers and the Project Coordinator in FAO Khartoum. • Liaise with other organizations that provide livestock support and women empowerment in the state in order to exchange experiences and avoid overlapping. • Lead preparation of a comprehensive evidence-based monitoring report for each completed LoA, after the completion of the LoA, indicating what kind of impacts the activity may have on the families, children, women, men, elders and persons with disabilities in the targeted community; • Co- lead the FSL sector at state level and share relevant information with members, state level authorities and FAO Khartoum; • Participate in the inter-agency needs assessments and/or food security and livelihoods assessments to be conducted by the line ministries and/or FSL Sector Partners; • In consultation with the technical officers in the Country Office, regularly collect, analyze and update relevant information about all key issues related to agriculture, horticulture, livestock, environment, NRM, land and water, markets and food security, in White Nile State. • Perform any other work/related tasks as requested.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field. • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in field-level project implementation, monitoring, coordination, food security and livelihoods, agriculture, livestock or related development or humanitarian activities. • Working knowledge of English and Arabic. • National of Sudan.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully implemented a project in a challenging environment. What were the obstacles, and how did you overcome them?	This question assesses your project management skills and ability to handle challenges.	Share a specific experience where you navigated difficulties, highlighting your problem-solving skills.
How do you ensure effective communication with stakeholders in a multi-partner environment?	The interviewer wants to evaluate your communication and coordination skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you monitor and evaluate project outcomes?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you take to ensure that gender considerations are integrated into project planning and implementation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience in coordinating with government authorities and other organizations. What challenges have you faced?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to gather and analyze data related to food security?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time when you had to adapt a project based on unexpected changes. How did you manage that?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects at the same time?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.