Project Coordinator

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is implementing a project GCP/GLO/086/ROK “Smart and Sustainable Aquaculture through Effective Biosecurity and Digital Technology”. The Project is aimed at providing a robust approach that has the potential to improve communication of biosecurity monitoring and mitigation. It will assist recipient countries (Sri Lanka in this case) to adapt and effectively implement biosecurity governance, systems and practices using smart/digital technologies to reduce biosecurity shocks and risks, leading to effective aquatic animal health management, sustainable production practices within environmental carrying capacities, enhancing environmental protection, and ensuring food safety.

FAO is recruiting a Project Coordinator, to support the implementation and delivery of this project. The post is based in the FAO Representation in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Reporting Lines

She or he will be working under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives and direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR (Programme) with technical supervision by the Project Management Specialist.

Technical Focus

• Implementation of projects in accordance with project document and implementation plan. • Effective support to the Project Management Specialist on project implementation. • Visibility initiatives related to the field program. • Regular meeting with Project Management Specialist to discuss the progress of the project implementation plan.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Act as a focal point for all administrative and operational matters ensuring the day-to-day implementation of the project; • Act as a financial focal point ensuring the application of the dedicated resources to the results-based delivery of the expected outputs of the project; • Supports the organization of project meetings, training workshops, and similar events; • Contributes to the timely mobilization of inputs related to project operations such as personnel, technical support services, subcontracts, training, equipment/supplies, and other needs, in line with the FAO procedures and manual sections; • Participates in the preparation of project work plan, procurement plan, implementation plan, and communications plan, and review it from time to time the progress, and draws attention to the need for corrective measures if required; • Assisting preparation of the Letters of Agreement (LOA) and commercial contracts, monitor the progress of the activities given. Attend any amendment required in time if necessary; • Initiate procurement actions in time as per the work plan; • Facilitate local and international travel as required; • Monitor the financial progress of the project and attend budget revision if necessary; • Contributes to the preparation of project reports; • Arrange necessary clearance on the project activities as required; • Undertakes any related tasks as requested AFAOR (Programme);

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree(s) in Natural Resources Management, Accountancy and Financial Management, Business Administration, Social Science, or other relevant disciplines • Three years of experience in project coordination, preferably in International Organizations. • A Master’s degree and or relevant professional qualifications will be considered an asset. • Working knowledge of English. • Must be a national of Sri Lanka.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point). • Work experience in more than one area of work • Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge of and in provision of project management in fisheries is preferable • Extent and relevance of experience in supporting national and international meetings, seminars and training courses.

Selection Criteria

• Extent and relevance of experience in one or more of the main areas including natural resource management, fisheries, social science, business management or other related fields • Extent of experience in project formulation / project management, including formulation, work planning, budgeting, implementation, reporting and administration. • Experience in coordinating and liaising with industry, academia, national authorities, UN agencies, donors, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations. • Familiarity with the UN System and /or development 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.