Provincial Field Coordinator

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Dihlabeng Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An international food security organization is seeking a Project Field Coordinator in South Africa. The role requires a degree in Fisheries or related fields, with at least five years of experience in rural development and program management. Responsibilities include supporting project implementation in sustainable fishery value chains while coordinating with government partners and stakeholders. Solid communication skills in English and the ability to work under pressure in diverse environments are essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience in fisheries/rural development sectors.
• Capacity building and coordination with government structures, NGOs, and private sector.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Team Leader in timely project implementation.
• Support stakeholders in enhancing project implementation.
• Facilitate strengthening of partnerships and inter-agency efforts.

Skills

Fisheries

Community Development

Program Management

Coordination

Communication

Education

University degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, or related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.

The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.

FAO Country Offices Responsibilities

• Advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate.
• Provide technical assistance and deliver core services.
• Assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation.
• Position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation.
• Ensure risk‑smart and accountable operations and management.

For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organisations, the academe 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, mechanisation and modernisation through improving post‑harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture‑based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

The position is located in various locations.

Reporting Lines

The Project Field Coordinator will report to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme).

Technical Focus

Broad range of support function in the field during the project implementation. This includes aiding to achieve project outputs through coordination work, field visits, monitoring and documentation of activities, and other field related duties.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Project Team Leader in the timely implementation of the project: Development of Sustainable Fishery Value Chains in BARMM, at the provincial level.
• Support the project and its stakeholders in providing strategic recommendations on how to enhance project implementation in the province of assignment.
• Extend technical support to relevant government partners (i.e. MAFAR Provincial counterparts, LGUs) and stakeholders (i.e. CBOs, Small/Medium Fishery/Aquaculture Business operators) in the implementation of the project at the provincial level.
• Facilitate the strengthening of partnerships and inter‑agency efforts at provincial level including fostering collaboration as well as coordinated implementation on the ground.
• Ensure coordination with provincial and local government partners, and other relevant stakeholders for the conduct of project activities.
• Prepare and submit reports for activities undertaken.
• Work closely with the Project Team Leader and Specialists for the design of the project activities.
• Carry out other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as requested by the FAO Representative.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in the field of Fisheries, Aquaculture, or Aquatic Resources, Community Development/Organising, Development Studies or other related fields.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in fisheries/rural development sectors, programme management and implementation, capacity building, and coordination with national/regional government structures, NGOs and private sector and the UN agencies.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English.
• National of the Philippines.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Tagalog.
• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognised 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.