National Project Coordinator

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Organizational Setting

FAO Country Office of Armenia (FAO Armenia) and the Environmental Project Implementation Unit (EPIU) are the Executing Entities (EEs) of the Green Climate Fud (GCF) project of GCP/ARM/008/GCF project “Forest resilience of Armenia, enhancing adaptation and rural green growth via mitigation (thereafter “the Project”)”. EPIU will enter the project execution acting as the Operational Partner (OP) under the FAO Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM), whose obligations are detailed in the Operational Agreement (OPA).

Reporting Lines

The National Project Coordinator reports to the FAO Representative and will work in close collaboration with the Assistant FAOR, the Lead Technical Officer for the project in REU and the International Technical Advisor.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate effectively and efficiently the project activities and results delivery to ensure its results are in accordance with the logical framework, Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWPs/Bs), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan, Risk Mitigation Plan, and signed Operational Partner Agreement (OPA); • Be responsible for day-to-day project management of all activities executed by FAO Armenia as EE, for both organizational and technical matters, as well as for the entire project budgeting, planning and general monitoring; • Oversee the administrative personnel and ensure the procurement and financial management in line with the FAO policies, Operational Partner Agreement (OPA), and co-financing agreements; • Lead the review and preparation of AWPs/Bs including analysis and reporting in collaboration with FAO country office and project co-financiers, technical experts, Accountant and Procurement Specialist; • Ensure adequate information flow, discussions and feedback between the partners of the project in particular project co-financers, and ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the project cycle; • Ensuring effective gender mainstreaming and social inclusion of the project, with the technical support of the Monitoring and Evaluation and Planning Team Leader; • Organize workshops/meetings/ events related to the Project, and ensure the proper handling of logistical matters of events; • Manage project human resources including the preparation of Terms of References (ToRs) for project personnel and service providers ensuring timely deployment of project personnel • Review human resources, finance and procurement documentation related to the Project including project co-financing for Budget Holder’s clearance/ approval; • Provide operational guidance to the Executing Entities and Operational Partner of the Project and support the organization of Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) quality assurance activities (spot checks, audit), FAO project supervision, the interim independent evaluation and final independent evaluation in close coordination with FAO Country Office and the FAO Independent Office of Evaluation (OED); • Lead the preparation of project reports, review of project documents, preparation of minutes and workshop proceedings as well as financial reports required for FAO and GCF; • Organize project implementation support and monitoring missions by the FAO Regional Office and headquarters; • Conduct field missions and regular briefing to the National Designated Authority (NDA) of GCF as well as authorized officers of OP on project progress, as appropriate; • Undertake any other actions related to the project as requested by FAO and/or OP;

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in agriculture, business administration, finance, social science, environmental sciences or related fields • At least 5 years of experience in project/ programme coordination/ management for natural resource management projects/ programme; • Armenian level C. • Nationality of Armenia

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Good communication, presentation and writing skills. • Ability to effectively coordinate a large, multi-stakeholder project including work planning, HR and financial planning as well as monitoring using state of art application • Ability to provide capacity development to operational partners cooperating in the project implementation • Strong computer skills, in particular mastery of all applications of the MS Office package and internet search; • Excellent writing and communication skills in English; • Working experience in UN system with ministries, national institutions and forestry sector is an asset;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
  • 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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
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