FAO Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2023

Position: Project Coordinator (One Country One Priority Product Programme)

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Application Deadline: March, 29/2023

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative is to assist governments to develop policies, programs and projects to achieve food security and 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 mission of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is to work to eradicate hunger and promote global food security together with balanced and complete nutrition. Our mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy.

Our three main goals are the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; the elimination of poverty and the driving forward of economic and social progress for all; and, the sustainable management and utilization of natural resources, including land, water, air, climate and genetic resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

FAO launched One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) is a five-year programme (2021-25) launched by FAO to promote at global, regional, and local levels agricultural products with unique qualities and special characteristics that can contribute to the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems. Towards this effort, in Ethiopia, a Technical Cooperation Project was designed to strengthen the Teff value chain through the promotion of best practices for enhanced production and productivity.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the FAO Representative's general supervision and the technical oversight of the Crop Team in FAO Ethiopia and FAO-SFE, as well as in close collaboration with the relevant units of the MoA, and the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) designated to work on the OCOP initiative. 

Technical Focus 

The Rural development expert will coordinate the implementation of a project on Strengthening of the Teff value chain in Ethiopia through the promotion of best practices for enhanced production and productivity (OCOP Global Action) in close collaboration with key partners, collect and analyze information, and data and statistics and provide support to projects, products and services. Provide technical support, facilitate capacity building training, monitor and evaluate project implementation at the field level and report to, especially FAO Ethiopia management, and the FAO-SFE Agricultural Officer (Crops) – a focal point for OCOP in the SFE subregion.

Tasks and responsibilities

She/He will provide overall operational support to the project including the following main responsibilities:

Oversee project implementation in accordance with the project document, approved work plans and budgets, and in line with the policies and procedures of FAO; 

Ensure effective regular communication with the various government offices, as well as key public, private, and development partners using different platforms 

Implement day-to-day project activities in close collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) in consultation with FAO Ethiopia Agriculture Team and the Agriculture Officer (Crops) of the FAO Sub-Regional Office (SFE), 

Prepare a detailed implementation work plan for the project; 

Provide technical support to the Crop Programme Directorate of MoA and Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research to ensure effective implementation of the planned activities of the project;  

Organize and conduct project inception and planning workshops to create equal understanding among implementing partners at all levels; 

Facilitate effective implementation of the project activities by project stakeholders such as MoA and EIAR 

Support the establishment and operations of the National Teff Innovation Platform (TIP) under the MoA;

Support the facilitation of a national policy dialogue through the TIP;

Support the assessment of the existing situation on the role of public and private sectors on Teff supply chain and marketing to identify institutional and policy constraints;

Support the preparation of tools for seed system security assessment (SSA) and information collection and share with stakeholders through capacity building training and monitor its implementation; 

Liaise with concerned staff in FAO to ensure timely procurement and distribution of project inputs to beneficiaries and transfer of project funds;  

Ensure preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and final reports in a timely manner; and  

Perform other duties as required by FAO. 

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Job Requirement

The candidate should be a national of Ethiopia.

Advanced university degree in agriculture, plant science or related fields. 

Minimum of 5 years of practical and extensive experience in crop assessment, agricultural extension, agricultural research, monitoring and evaluation of projects, marketing and related areas of work.

Working knowledge of English and knowledge of the local language of the duty station.

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work; 

Knowledge of the crop sector of the country and initiatives in Ethiopia; 

Organization and planning skills; 

Training facilitation/delivery and presentation skills; 

Technical report writing skills.

Selection Criteria

Academic Qualification, relevant experience, readiness to work in a multicultural environment, honesty, and aptitude

Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa

Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

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: Careers@fao.org

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/ 

The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. 

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.