Remote Dairy Value Chain Project Coordinator

FAO; Roma; Remote; EUR 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO is seeking a Project Coordinator (Competitiveness, Sustainability and Quality Improvement of Dairy Value Chain) for a home-based, up to 6‑month assignment in Europe. The role supports Kosovo operations with close collaboration between the project office and REU technical teams.

Requirements include a university degree in agriculture and at least five years of relevant experience, plus proficiency in English and Albanian.

Qualifications

• University degree in agriculture or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in agriculture projects or management.
• English and Albanian proficiency at level C.

Responsibilities

• Lead project coordination with KAMP, local institutions and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against workplan, milestones and deliverables.
• Organise regular coordination meetings with FAO, partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate beneficiary selection with transparency and compliance.
• Draft terms of reference for local consultants and service providers.
• Ensure timely reporting and technical clearance of outputs.
• Coordinate activities with local authorities and implementing partners.
• Monitor training activities and outcomes with stakeholders.
• Prepare annual and donor-required progress and terminal reports.
• Provide backstopping support to mission teams and consultants.
• Identify and help resolve operational challenges.
• Contribute to communication materials and project outreach.
• Take on additional tasks to ensure project success.

Skills

English (C level)

Albanian (C level)

Education

University degree in agriculture

Job description

FAO is seeking a Project Coordinator (Competitiveness, Sustainability and Quality Improvement of Dairy Value Chain) for a home-based, up to 6‑month assignment in Europe. The role supports Kosovo operations with close collaboration between the project office and REU technical teams.

Requirements include a university degree in agriculture and at least five years of relevant experience, plus proficiency in English and Albanian.