FAO National Coordinator Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. FAO Kenya looking for “National Coordinator”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 16th Feb 2022.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO National Coordinator Jobs 2022
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 2nd Feb 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of National Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization |
| Position | National Coordinator |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Eight years |
| Application Deadline | 16th Feb 2022 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2022
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- In close coordination with the international Project Coordinator, and based on the results and activities presented in the project log frame, support the implementation and M&E of project activities including contributing to the development of annual work plans, activity requests and calendars;
- Oversee the process of policy dialogue with the national partners of the project and key agriculture, employment and rural development stakeholders;
- Actively participate in meetings, workshops and any other relevant events organized by the national partners of the project and key agriculture, employment and rural development stakeholders;
- Manage the day to day implementation of the project activities, including support to organizing periodic meetings and workshops/trainings, in collaboration with the FAO representation in that country, government, and its institutions, UN agencies as well as other relevant stakeholders;
- Provide technical inputs to key national stakeholders in the processes of revision of existing or formulation of new policies, strategies, plans and programmes around youth employment in agriculture, agribusiness, value chain development, access to agri-finance and private sector engagement;
- Prepare and submit report on progress of project implementation at national level on a quarterly basis, liaising with national partners;
- Coordinate and assist the missions and trainings conducted by international consultants and FAO staff by processing the administrative procedures and coordination with relevant governmental agencies, UN agencies and national stakeholders;
- Ensure the adoption of a sound project communication strategy, including by assisting in the development of information materials, to guarantee adequate access to information for all relevant stakeholders through different communication means;
- Collaborate and support other youth-related Programmes and projects within the FAO work programme and beyond that may bring collaborations and partnerships with the ICA project. The support may range from technical input into the development of related projects and supporting related missions among others;
- Contribute to the FAO Policy Database on Productive Employment and Decent Work by generating new entries and suggesting news;
- Coordinate an assessment of the presence of Indigenous Peoples inside or close to the project area and, if relevant, coordinate, document and act as a focal point for the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) process throughout the different phases of the project in compliance with the relevant FAO Internal policies and procedures;
- In collaboration with the Decent Rural Employment Team, coordinate and act as a national focal point for establishing and implementing the project’s grievance mechanism, which is culturally appropriate and compliant with the relevant FAO policies and procedures, including receiving, assessing and registering complaints, interacting with complainants as required, ensuring complaints’ resolution at the project- or higher level of the grievance mechanism (Lead technical Unit, FAOR, or Regional Office), and documenting the process, all in compliance with the rules agreed with stakeholders and with the relevant FAO internal procedures;
- Perform any other relevant tasks as required.
Position in Organization:
- Job Posting: 01/Feb/2022
- Closure Date: 16/Feb/2022, 4:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRKEN
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
- Duration: 9 MONTHS
- Post Number: N/A
Qualification:
- University Degree in Commerce, Economics, Agricultural or Development Economics, Development Studies, Social Science or related fields.
Experience:
- 8 – 10 years of experience working on agriculture and business development and/or youth employment issues with a bachelor degree and 4 -5 years of experience with an advanced degree.
How to Apply FAO National Coordinator Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200286
The Closing Date: 16th Feb 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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