National Project Specialist

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Organizational Setting

The Commonwealth of the Bahamas Government is making substantial efforts to promote inclusive economic growth (SDG 1 and 8) and increased food security (SDG 2) through the Digitization of The Bahamas’ agriculture sector. As part of these efforts, the Technical Cooperation Programme - TCP/BHA/3901 “Digital Village in Bahamas - Innovative mechanism to promote inclusive digital agriculture solutions in agrifood systems in Family Islands", will be executed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The objective of the project is to build the capacities of the Bahamian Government to create an enabling environment for the adoption of digital agricultural solutions for rural agricultural development, in first instance at the sub-national level (Family Islands). Assessing the feasibility of digital agricultural solutions is the first step. The project will work with the private sector to identify, implement and adapt digital agriculture solutions along targeted value chains identified by the Ministry of Agriculture. This public-private network will incorporate local alliances and agreements between stakeholders[1] and will be reflected in the creation of Territorial Digital Centers. Subsequently a Digital Territorial Hub will be formed with the adoption of one (1) digital consulting service; one (1) agricultural and rural e-commerce platform; and one (1) digital financial service to be implemented within the cluster of rural communities.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative for Jamaica, Bahamas and Belize, the incumbent will support the National Programme Coordinator, the FAO Representative and the Assistant FAO Representative Programme Officer to deliver the expected Outcomes/Outputs for the TCP/BHA/3901 project.

Technical Focus

The incumbent is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project implementation. The incumbent is responsible for day-to-day project management and regular monitoring of project results and risks, including social and environmental risks. He/She will also ensure that all project personnel maintain a high level of transparency, responsibility, and accountability in M&E and in reporting project results.

Tasks and responsibilities

  • The incumbent will lead the implementation of TCP/BHA/3901 and duties will include the following:

  • Coordinate the implementing, monitoring and reporting in a timely and an efficient manner for:

    1. (1) the Outcome: The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs (MAMRFIA) approves and adopts agribusiness policy and a corresponding legislative framework to promote digital ecosystems to strengthen inclusive and resilient agriculture and agrifood systems and
    2. (2) the Outputs 1,2, 3, 4
  • Manage the Letter of Agreement (LoA) with a local NGO
  • Coordinate the national and international consultant team & NGOs to ensure the expected delivering in a timely and an efficient manner.
  • Manage and coordinate the administrative and financial activities defined by the Annual Workplan and Procurement Plan
  • The Project Manager will provide technical and operational support to the National Program Coordinator, the National Correspondent and activities designated by the FAO Representative in Bahamas aligned with the expected results of the Bahamas Country Framework Programming (CPF) 2022-2026

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • An advanced degree in agriculture, natural resources management, climate change or a related area.
  • At least 5-year experience in project management and implementation.
  • Working knowledge of English.
  • National of the Bahamas.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Capacity for analysis and synthesis, and ease of verbal and written communication.
  • Experience in conducting participatory evaluations.
  • Abilities to organize and facilitate workshops and technical meetings.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary and leadership teams.
  • Experience in conflict resolution and inter-institutional coordination.
  • Ease of working for results with limited supervision.
  • Proactive attitude.
  • Ability to organize time effectively and perform various tasks in a systematic manner.
  • Abilities to apply participatory methodologies and tools, teamwork, results-based management and document writing.
  • Ability to read and manage a large number of documents for the production of products and results.
  • Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations with various target audiences.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Facilitation and coordination skills.
  • Strategic advice.

[1] Universities, study centers, technological institutes, and foundations; regional and national National Agricultural Research Institutes (INIAs); Private sector: accelerators, venture capital, AgTech (agritech) and GreenTech (green technology) companies, FinTech (financial technology); National and local governments, through ongoing programs or initiatives, take into account the technological requirements of rural territories and local food systems.

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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