National Project Coordinator

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Organizational Setting

The national consultancy Project Coordinator will coordinate the project delivery, using a participatory approach to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged in the implementation of the project “GCP/BZE/002/GCR - Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate resilience in the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize”.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in the country office for Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas, the Project Coordinator will also receive guidance from the FAO Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean in Barbados, the Lead Technical Officer in the Sub-regional office for the Caribbean in Barbados and the National Designated Authority of Belize (Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum).

Technical Focus

The Project Coordinator will interact with stakeholders and colleagues that are associated with the implementation of GCP/BZE/002/GCR - Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate resilience in the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize

Tasks and responsibilities

• Coordinate timely and quality implementation of overall project components providing technical support and ensuring appropriate linkages among the components and among consultants and concerned actors • Develop a full project work plan and associated expenditure plan. • Prepare project reports of progress (every 6 months in accordance with GCF reporting requirements) and briefs as required. • Prepare bid documents including TORs for project experts/consultants working on the various aspects of the project and to the selection process • Coordinate the organizing and conducting of assessments, consultations and workshops, including arranging logistics. • Coordinate logistical arrangements with national stakeholders for the various consultancies under the project. • Coordinate with relevant national stakeholders, especially the NDA, Fisheries Department and coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute to ensure maximum delivery and participation in project activities • Coordinate the development and dissemination of awareness raising materials at the various levels • Ensure interventions are well coordinated with other FAO and non-FAO projects in the country and build on FAO comparative advantage, successful practices, and lessons learnt

Impact of work

The incumbent’s work impacts on the timely and efficient delivery of the activities

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

▪ An advanced degree in fisheries, coastal zone management, natural resources management, climate change or a related area. ▪ At least 5-years’ experience in project management and implementation.  Working knowledge (native or Level C) English language.National of Belize or resident in the country with a regular work permit.  National of Belize.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of communication, documentation standards and meeting platforms • Demonstrated knowledge of international climate finance, specifically the green climate fund architecture and adaptation and mitigation agendas of the UNFCCC • Knowledge of the fisheries sectors and use of natural resources as it relates to the effects of climate change in regard to adaptation /resilience and mitigation

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
  • Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
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