Provincial Project Manager

Organizational Setting

This position is located in FAO Pakistan, based in Quetta. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural , fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The following position is SB4-SC9

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan, the GRASP Provincial Project Manager will be directly supervised by the GRASP Chief Technical Advisor. However for operational matters (attendance, travels and coordination with partners) the GRASP Provincial Project Manager will report to Balochistan Provincial Programme Coordinator in Quetta. The GRASP Provincial Project Manager will work in close coordination with the ITC GRASP Project Coordinator in Balochistan, and with other GRASP implementing partners.

Technical Focus

The National GRASP Provincial Manager in Balochistan will be responsible for implementing all project activities in the province under the direct responsibility of GRASP Project Manager. He or she will lead the FAO project team in the province, in close coordination with other implementing partner organizations. He or she will have both technical and operational responsibilities to ensure smooth implementation of the project. He or she will report to the Provincial Coordinator for all operational matters (attendance, travel, coordination with Balochistan partners)

Tasks and responsibilities

• Day to day management of GRASP project activities for which FAO is responsible in all operational districts of the project in Balochistan to ensure smooth implementation and required outcomes. • Work closely with the GRASP Chief Technical Advisor, other GRASP implementing partners and key stakeholders for the preparation, selection and finalization of the Farmer Cooperatives, Community Organisations and Producer Marketing Groups that will receive the project interventions related to the selected food commodity value chains in the selected districts. • Assume responsibility for the timely, effective and coordinated implementation of the project at the provincial level, in accordance with the approved work plan. • Supervise GRASP FAO staff in the province and monitor their activities and progress. Using performance management tools, the incumbent will ensure that performance indicators are met and reported upon and that field and donor reports are produced on time and according to the required standards. • In close coordination with the GRASP Chief Technical Advisor, prepare annual workplan detailing the activities to be implemented and develop sound, realistic and meaningful approaches for every aspect of project delivery. Subsequently prepare procurement, human resource and travel plans. • Prepare periodic reports in approved formats providing a detailed overview of all aspects of project delivery, beneficiary analysis, intervention approach and achieved or perceived impact on beneficiaries vis-à-vis project outcome, outputs and indicators. Provide input required and act as focal point for combined reporting with other provincial implementing partners. • Assist in the identification and selection of service providers (e.g. government line departments, technical research institutes,). • Monitor the project budget and ensure resources are allocated and utilised for project delivery in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with FAO rules and regulations. • Supervise service providers and ensure timely delivery of inputs and technical assistance to beneficiaries, making sure that service providers’ reports are received, reviewed and cleared in a timely manner and follow-up with the Administration Unit of FAO Representation in Pakistan to ensure timely processing of due instalments. • Liaise with the MEAL Unit to ensure all aspects of the Project are monitored, feedback is provided in a timely manner. Take responsibility for the incorporation of results from monitoring and evaluation support missions into project planning and implementation • Prepare periodic financial projections for onwards processing by FAO Representation in Pakistan, Islamabad. • Perform any other relevant duties as requested by the FAO Representative in Pakistan.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advance University degree in (agri) business, agriculture, livestock, marketing or equivalent level and background. • At least 10 years’ experience of progressively increasing responsibility in managing complex projects and people within agricultural, livestock or horticultural sector, especially marketing aspects • Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Urdu. • Knowledge of other languages spoken in Balochistan is an asset. • National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Remain open to change and ability to manage complexity. • Ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in multicultural environment. • Ability to deal with stakeholders from a broad range of backgrounds. • Demonstrate capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time to meet goals in a high-pressure environment. • Maturity and confidence in dealing with high-ranking official of government institutions, international institutions and non- government institutions. • Familiar with FAO procedures, possess strong supervisory, communication, team building and computing skills (word processing, spreadsheets and data-bases) and be fluent in spoken and written English, Sindhi, Urdu Knowledge of United Nations and International Organizations’ administrative policies and procedures. • Excellent drafting skills and analytical mind • Demonstrated ability to conduct research • Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English • Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment • Willingness to travel • Ability to work independently, with initiative and minimal supervision • Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations • Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards • Ability to display initiative and take responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and closely follow-up until successful outputs are achieved. • Willingness to continue to seek new, innovative and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work assigned. • Ability to identify and recommend remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above.

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.