Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through the Land and Water Division (NSL) will implement one initiative aiming at advancing agriculture by embracing the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) framework that will contribute for enhancing crop yields, improving food security through sustainable, climate-resilient management practices, and revitalizing traditional food crops for their resilience and nutritional benefits.

The expected will contribute to establish and make operational a national soil information system, make data accessible to evaluate soil suitability for different crops, create an integrated soil-crop management platform and create a micro-scale advisory interface that will be avaible for decision making and strengthening the extension advisory services to farmers.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative, and the guidance of the Assistant FAOR – Programmes, in coordination with the project LTO and project Lead Technical Unit (NSL), the National Project Coordinator will lead the Soil mapping for resilient agrifood systems in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa (SoilFER) project in Mozambique, as well as facilitate the effective and timely implementation of activities on the project. National Project Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the AFAOR-P and the SoilFER Project Manager at FAO-HQ.

Technical Focus

Data and information on land use and land cover, land use assessment and planning, sustainable soil management.

Tasks and responsibilities

Specifically, the National Project Coordinator will undertake the following tasks on the assigned project;
•    Provide overall leadership and direction for the Soil mapping for resilient agrifood systems in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa (SoilFER) project in Mozambique, ensuring that project goals, objectives, and milestones are met in a timely and efficient manner.
•    Liaise and report to FAO HQ project task force and coordinate project activities, supervise and work closely with national consultants.
•    Provide the day to day management of the project for effective project activity implementation at field level including budget tracking.
•    Support the development and implementation of project work plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation plans, in accordance with project guidelines.
•    Monitor project progress and prepare regular progress reports for FAO HQ project task force, ensuring that project activities are aligned with project objectives and deliverables.
•    Involve all relevant stakeholders and ensure effective communication and coordination with all project stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and other partners.
•    Ensure compliance with FAO Project Cycle, project policies and procedures, and local laws and regulations.
•    Represent the project at national and regional meetings, conferences, and other events.
•    Perform any other duties as assigned in the Representation.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  
•    University Degree in Project Management, Agriculture/Soil Science, Environmental/Natural Resources Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or any related field.
•    At least 5 years of experience in project coordination or overseeing the implementation of projects.
•    Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian
•    National of Mozambique.

FAO Core Competencies

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION