National Project Coordinator

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Organizational Setting

With the financial support from the Global Environment Fund (GEF), the Representation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations in Viet Nam (FAO VN) is launching the project ‘Integrated Sustainable Landscape Management in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam’. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), and in close coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the project supports a critical shift towards sustainable agriculture in the Mekong Delta Region, through the development of green value chains and integrated landscape management. The project responds to the increasing calls for the transformation of agri-food systems in Viet Nam, as outlined in the recently approved National Action Plan for Food Systems Transformation toward Transparency Responsibility and Sustainability by 2030 (NAP-FST). The project also contributes to the objectives of Resolution 120 on Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Development in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam, which puts the development of sustainable and high-quality agricultural products, sustainable natural resource management and climate resilience at the centre of the MDR development.

As a specialized agency of the United Nations, FAO has supported agriculture, natural resource management and rural development sectors in Viet Nam since 1978, implementing over 500 projects addressing different elements of food systems, including crop production and protection, livestock, forestry, fisheries, transboundary water management and food safety. Through technical and policy support, FAO is also a key partner of the Government of Viet Nam in the operationalization of the NAP-FST.

The position is located in the Institute of Strategy, Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE).

Reporting Lines

FAO VN is supporting ISPONRE to recruit a National Program Coordinator (NPC) who will lead the implementation, management, administration and technical supervision of the project. As member of the Project Management Unit, the NPC will work in close cooperation with the FAO Representation (FAOR) and under the technical supervision of FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP). The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the Lead Technical Officer, regular supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and day-to-day reporting line to the National Programme Officer (Climate Change).

Technical Focus

The NPC is responsible for ensuring that the project achieves its aims and outcomes and that the project is executed to high technical standards, including the provision of high-level policy advice in coordination with the international and national project consultants/experts and FAO RAP.

Tasks and responsibilities

The NPC will be responsible for:

- Technical oversight and monitoring of the implementation of all project activities; - Tracking the project’s progress and ensuring timely delivery of inputs and outputs and the ownership of the project by all relevant institutions; - Ensuring compliance with all OPA provisions during the implementation, including timely reporting and financial management; - Providing technical support and assessing the outputs of the project national consultants, who will be hired with GEF funds, as well as the products generated in the implementation of the project, including products and activities carried out by project consultants; - Implementing and managing the project’s monitoring and communications plans and strategies; - Monitoring of project implementation risks and work to ensure compliance with risk management strategies to meet GEF and FAO requirements for environmental and social safeguards; - Providing advice on any required training or capacity building required to strengthen adherence to project safeguard and risk management strategies to meet GEF and FAO requirements for environmental and social safeguards; - Approval and management of requests for provision of financial resources by FAO; - Maintaining documentation and evidence that describes the proper and prudent use project resources as per OPA provisions, including making available this supporting documentation to FAO and designated auditors when requested; - Organizing annual project workshops and meetings to monitor progress and preparing the Annual Budget and Work Plan - Coordination with relevant initiatives in order realise synergies in the scale and durability of impacts; - Submitting the six-monthly Project Progress Reports (PPRs) with the AWP/B to the PSC and FAO; - Preparing the first draft of the Project Implementation Review (PIR); - Supporting the organization of the mid-term and final evaluations in close coordination with the FAO Budget Holder and the FAO Independent Office of Evaluation (OED); - Submitting the OP six-monthly technical and financial reports to FAO and facilitate the information exchange between the OP and FAO, if needed; - Informing the Project Steering Committee and FAO of any delays and difficulties as they arise during the implementation to ensure timely corrective measure and support.

In addition, the NPC will be responsible for:

- Technical supervision of the national project team (e.g. including the Technical Expert on Integrated Landscape and Natural Resource Management, M&E and Knowledge Management Specialist, PMU Finance Manager). - Support and facilitation of coordination between key project stakeholders, particularly the environment and agriculture sector leads MONRE and MARD, and between central, provincial and district level Governments, in order to ensure that this results in fully integrated and coordinated implementation of the project by the two OPs (MONRE and IPSARD) and landscape-level partners - Provision of overall specific technical oversight to the implementation of project elements related to policy and institutional strengthening (under Outcomes 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3).

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree (at least a Master Degree) in agricultural studies, rural development, political sciences, environmental studies, economics or related field; • At least 8 years of relevant experience in the agricultural and/or environment sector or public sector; • Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese; • National of Viet Nam.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in managing projects in complex environments and in coordination with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders in Viet Nam. • Familiarity with GEF programming is an asset. • Demonstrated ability to communicate and handle workflows with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.

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.
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