Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Organizational Setting
For more than four decades, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.
Reporting Lines
The National OPIM Coordinator reports to the National Technical Assistance Coordinator (Climate Change Adaptation Specialist) and will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative of the Philippines.
Technical Focus
FAO in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will be implementing a seven-year Green Climate Fund (GCF) project entitled “Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change” (APA project). APA aims to increase the resilience of rural men and women who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods in areas vulnerable to climate change while transforming the country agriculture toward climate resilience. This will be achieved through improved capacity of farmers to develop Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) enterprises and adopt financially and economically viable CRA practices, and of the government & private sectors to build supporting systems for scaling up. The project aims to directly benefit 1.25 million farmers and indirectly reach another 5.0 million people across 9 provinces in 5 regions in the Philippines.
The project will be executed by DA and PAGASA through FAO Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) and FAO Philippines providing technical assistance to achieve its objective and expected outcomes.
Tasks and responsibilities
The incumbent will undertake the following tasks and duties:
• Serve as the primary coordinator of funds transferred to and managed by FAO’s operational partners for the APA project, facilitate transactions between FAO and the operational partners, ensuring narrative and financial reports and other such documentation are completed in accordance to the operational partners agreement (OPA);
• Liaise with FAO regional office and headquarters on Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) processes.
• Regularly monitor project budget to ensure that resources are allocated effectively according to the work and financial plan.
• Review and certify work and financial plans and progress reports submitted by operational partners;
• Serve as the administrative team lead of the FAO technical assistance team, providing support and/or coordinating concerns on recruitment, procurement, travel and logistics, and other administrative matters;
• Oversee the work and performance of national operations specialists on their respective assignments;
• Provide regular updates to senior management on the progress of the project, including any challenges or risks that may impact the project’s timeline or budget.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management that summarize the project’s progress, including key milestones achieved, budget status, and any changes to the project plan
• Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by FAO.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in development studies, business or public administration, political science, law, public policy, international relations, and other related fields
• At least ten (10) years of experience on project management (administrative and operations)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• National of the Philippines
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Familiarity with FAO operational procedures is an advantage
• In line with FAO policy, commitment to placing accountability to people affected by disaster framework at the core of FAO’s emergency policy and practice, from preparedness up to the onset of an emergency in all phases of the programme cycle
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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